Lockheed CEO Pitches Pentagon on Subscription Software::undefined
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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.
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?
Ultimate pay2win
Think they’re gonna sell missile lock on upgrades as dlc? Like faster lock time, or airburst
inb4 F-35 comes with subscription for AMRAAMs and radar
