Posted by Publisher on December 2, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The Pentagon is making its preference known for the next Secretary of Defense.
Posted by Publisher on November 25, 2014 · Leave a Comment
In addition to front runners Michele Flournoy and Ashton Carter for DefSec, another name floating is Robert Work, USMC Colonel (Ret) and former Navy undersecretary.
Posted by Java Joe on November 19, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Mr. Hagel wants a new round of military base closures (BRAC) and to limit troop benefits to give the DoD flexibility in addressing its budget problems.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Air Test and Evaluation Squadron, BRAC, Chuck Hagel, defense budget, F-35, hovercraft, K-MAX, Kamen, Lockheed Martin, MH-60R, MH-60S, MQ-1 Predator, Ray Mabus, sequestration, Sikorsky Aircraft, USS Nimitz
Posted by Java Joe on November 17, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Robotics, autonomous systems, miniaturization, big data, and advanced manufacturing are identified as priority offset strategy technology areas.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Chuck Hagel, climate change, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer, early out, F-35C Joint Strike Fighter, medical animal testing, military tobacco ban, MQ-1 Predator, Offset Strategy, P-3 Orion, P-8 Poseidon, sonic booms, USS Nimitz
Posted by Java Joe on October 30, 2014 · Leave a Comment
DefSec Chuck Hagel approved a 21-day quarantine for all military personnel leaving Ebola stricken areas of West Africa.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Chuck Hagel, draft women, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, ebola, F-35, Federal IT spending, iRobot, ISIS, miitary banks, MTRS, Navy SEALS, Wounded Warrior Care and Transition Policy Office
Posted by Java Joe on October 20, 2014 · Leave a Comment
NAS Pax River worries the wind farm will interfere with testing radar and resident’s concerns include potential noise issues and decreased property values.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Captain Jeff Dodge, Chuck Hagel, DoD 2013 spending, E-2D Advanced Hawkeye, Lockheed Martin, MQ-4C Triton, Multi-Mission Tactical Unmanned Air System Program Office, nuclear fusion, PD-100 Black Hornet, Somerset Wind Farm
Posted by Java Joe on October 14, 2014 · Leave a Comment
A new DoD report states that climate change will affect the Pentagon’s ability to “defend the nation” and “poses immediate risks to US national security.”
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Chuck Hagel, climate change, cybersecurity, DARPA, defense acquisition, EA-18G Growler, EA-6B Prowler, electronic warfare, Individual Ready Reserve, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Raytheon, Sea Sparrow, TERN, Tricare, UCLASS
Posted by Java Joe on October 2, 2014 · Leave a Comment
The Navy is challenged by intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) options including the MQ-4C Triton, P-8 Poseidon and the planned UCLASS.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Chuck Hagel, DARPA, DISA, Distributed Battle Management program, F-35A, International Auto Logistics, ISR, MQ-4C Triton, Navy SEALS, OCO, P-8 Poseidon, Ray Mabus, Siemens Industry Inc., UCLASS
Posted by Java Joe on September 10, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Four years before the JSF is expected to enter naval aviation service, the US Navy is looking at F135-C modifications for future missions.
Category Leader Features, Morning Coffee · Tags Admiral Jonathan Greenert, Chuck Hagel, continuing spending resolution, cybersecurity, GAO, General Dynamics, Lockheed Martin, P-8A Poseidon, U.S. Naval Academy, USAspending.gov
Posted by Java Joe on August 14, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Earlier testing may catch problems before money is wasted but the idea sparked old conflicts between the procurement shop and the testing office.
