Rapid Fire 2011-11-04: US Navy MDAPs | DCMA, DCAA Workforce Struggles

• Trash into Gold: DARPA has a Phoenix Program to recycle satellites for parts.

• One of the ship blocks for Britain’s new Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier had a fire. It’s out, and doesn’t appear to have done any significant damage, or hurt anyone.

• The RAND Corporation reviewed US Navy major defense acquisition programs (MDAPs) and the unique challenges they face.