Morning Coffee 7-11-11
MQ-8B Fire Scout
A robust blend of news from Pax River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond:
- Boeing gets $8 million for rescue radios.
- House passes $649 billion 2012 defense bill, trimming $9 billion from Obama’s request.
- DoD says its ready to use biofuels … just as soon as prices drop.
- Australian analysis: Chinese J-20 about as stealthy as F-35.
- Pentagon tester states Fire Scout is not combat-ready. (subscription required)
- Senate wants a report on GPS interference. (subscription required)
- Smith takes command of Fire Scout program at Pax.
