Triton Flies, Budget Micromanaged, No Funds for BRAC
As defense budgets are marked up, drones clear hurdles technically and philosophically.
Spending Bills Start Their Slog Through Congress
A dozen spending bills are filing out of committees, the Defense authorization bill will carry an array of proposals regarding military sexual assault. VA looks to be an early favorite with legislators.
JSF Vertical Take-off from Pax; DoD Budget Out Today
JSF continues a week of successes at Pax, but the week ahead for Defense Authorization Bills look less sunny.
Good JSF Departure Test as Budget Battles Loom
Sexual assault expected to drag into Congressional discussions of Defense budget authorization.
Navy’s Drones Could Determine U.S. Airpower for Decades
Investing in smarter drones could determine the future, which includes carriers no matter what, say Navy officials.
Furloughs Are In & First X-47B Carrier Launch Lands at Pax
Eleven furlough days announced same day as first carrier catapult launch of X-47B UCAS. Also, how ‘drones’ were named.
DoD Can Save $1 Trillion in Efficiencies in 10 Years
In Washington: a Stimson Center report finds DoD savings, the Navy maintains it can make budget cuts without furloughs and a bill seeks more congressional notification of lethal or capture operations.
JSF Helmet Slated for Night Vision Fix
As the JSF helmet gets night-vision, the White House and Congress argue over who shall control the drone program.
Supply Chain, Software Hampers Weapons Systems
F-35, other programs facing manufacturing issues.
Hiring Fell in March As Employers Watched Economy
Also down: Pentagon contracts and government cybersecurity salaries.
