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Pentagon creating software 'do not buy' list to keep out Russia, China
https://www.cnbc.com/2018/07/27/pentagon-creating-software-do-not-buy-list-to-keep-out-russia-china.html
The Pentagon is working on a software "do not buy" list to block vendors who use software code originating from Russia and China, a top Defense Department acquisitions official said on Friday.
Ellen Lord, the under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, told reporters the Pentagon has been working for six months on a "do not buy" list of software vendors. The list is meant to help the Department of Defense's acquisitions staff and industry partners avoid purchasing problematic code for the Pentagon and suppliers.