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.
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.
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.
Budget Win for Pax? Waiting Win for China? No Change in N. Korea.
A bevy of reports released late last week provide some hopeful budget news for Pax River, but military and cyber warnings from almost everywhere else.
‘Hail Mary’ Sequestration Bill Hits the House
Rep. Randy Forbes offers a “Hail Mary play” to end sequestration.
DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow
Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.
One Week Until Sequestration
DoD confirms furloughs and plans to make specific cuts.
F-35B Shipboard Testing on the Chopping Block
Plans to test the Marine’s Joint Strike Fighter on the USS Wasp could be cut under sequestration.
Furloughs Won’t Hit Immediately in March
Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.
