U.S. Department of Defense News

Tainted Medication Fears Spur Defense Department to Seek Outside Testing

The US Department of Defense entered an agreement with Valisure, an independent lab that’s spotted dangerous chemicals in a variety of widely used pharma and consumer products, to test medications amid surging concerns about generic drug quality and shortages. Under …

New Hampshire Government Contractor Pleads Guilty in Fraud Case

A New Hampshire company that contracted with the U.S. Department of Defense to purchase mats to absorb hazardous materials has pleaded guilty to making false statements. The U.S. Attorney’s office says Enco Industries Inc. in Plaistow could be fined up …

Triwest in Arizona Loses Military Health Benefits Contract

Phoenix, Ariz.-based TriWest Healthcare Alliance has lost a $20.5 billion contract to manage health benefits for U.S. military families, and company officials say 1,000 jobs in Arizona are now at risk. The U.S. Department of Defense announced Friday that it …