Lockheed CEO Pitches Pentagon on Subscription Software
Lockheed CEO Pitches Pentagon on Subscription Software
A parallel acquisition system – buying needed apps by monthly or yearly subscription to meet changing mission requirements – could improve deterrence by complicating an enemy’s war planning, Lockheed Martin’s top executive suggested Wednesday. Jim Taiclet, Lockheed’s CEO, said the idea behind this a...
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We need the FTC to grow a pair and regulate the subscription model out of existence. The FTC should exist to protect consumers against unfair trade practices. They've slept so hard the fucking military is about to get duped.
Embarrassing.
And while we're at it's the FCC could end phone call spoofing a decade ago, and they could essentially grind scammers to a halt.
We have had nothing but failures in the way of antitrust since the 1890s.
Our regulatory commissions are a fucking joke. How are we the wealthiest country in the world of those who have wealth use it to crush the testicles of our governing bodies?
Edit: should I add that the SEC is basically afraid to go after private equity and private equity is on pace to have more wealth than fucking banks?
Buncha spineless turds helping a few dozen fucks plan an actual fucking mars evac, like... can we just guillotine them all already?
isnt that basically what government contracts are? subscriptions?
If that were true, why would Lockheed need to try and sell the gov on it instead of just applying for an existing contract like they have always done?
DoD contracts are very much NOT just a sub
DoD contracts come in a variety of forms, but the most common types of DoD contracts awarded are:
Fixed-Price Contracts: Fixed-price contracts are the most common type of DoD contract, in which a contractor is paid a pre-determined price for goods and services.
Cost-Reimbursement Contracts: Cost-reimbursement contracts require contractors to pay out-of-pocket expenses incurred during work and be reimbursed upon completion with an additional fee to cover overhead costs.
Time and Materials Contracts: Time and materials contracts provide contractors with an agreed-upon hourly rate for labor costs and a flat fee for materials.
Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) Contracts: IDIQ contracts allow multiple orders over a specified period and blanket purchase agreements are available for repeat purchases like office supplies.
https://aida.mitre.org/demystifying-dod/understanding-dod-contracting/
(missile voice)
I'm sorry, pilot, but your subscription has expired. I am locking the countermeasure system. By the way, there is a missile inbound, please contact your commanding officer for instructions on how to upgrade to our new premium plan.“Pop up ads are annoying. Especially when you’re flying through enemy territory with no view of instrumentation or outside. That’s why we are proud to announce our first ever premium ad-free experience. Revolutionary pricing for what you need. Because you matter. “
Followed by 4 minutes of Taco Bell commercials and at least 7 “moderate-to-severe” solutions to ask your doctor about.
Reminder - You are personally liable for damage to company property during your mission.
subscribed.
. . . wait
How many fucks have you got so far?
Wow these out-of-control capitalists are trying to sucker the government into subscription bullshit, how hilariously sad.
Even the fucking government will own nothing, EVERYTHING will belong to the corpos. Neuter them before it’s too late (and it’s already pretty damn late).
We need a new New Deal that actually places regulation above these fucking oligarchs
Remember when firefighters were locked behind something because of Verizon and it created an outrage?
Beware the military-industrial complex subscription.
Ultimate pay2win
Think they're gonna sell missile lock on upgrades as dlc? Like faster lock time, or airburst
Mmm yes nothing like flying the F-35A until the avionics subscription runs out and your MFDs are now cluttered with ads about hot [local flight region] MILFs in your area.
you mean hot local MIGs, right?
inb4 F-35 comes with subscription for AMRAAMs and radar