DoD Struggles to Keep Planes Flying Indefinitely
Congress’ reluctance to abandon the A-10 has military officials wondering how to keep planes flying indefinitely.
Cybersecurity & Cloud Services Advancing
DoD shifts to commercial cloud providers next week and Obama announces his cybersecurity-plan.
Pentagon to Ask for BRAC Again in FY16
Pentagon BRAC plans for FY15 were rejected by Congress, but DoD is bringing the request back for FY16 budget hearings.
DoD Calls Social Media Hack ‘Cybervandalism’
No security breaches were reported from Islamic State sympathizers infiltration of Central Command’s social media.
JSF Gun on Schedule says DoD
“Misreporting” is to blame for claims that the JSF gun would not be ready on schedule, in 2017, says a Pentagon spokesman. Testing begins this year.
What Are Carter’s Views on Military Force & Pay?
When to use military force and how much should the military be paid are likely topics for Ashton Carter’s confirmation hearings as DefSec scheduled for February.
Navy Staffing-Up, Rest of Military Catching-Up
While the Army and Air Force are re-thinking their force reduction plans, the Navy plans a continued growth of force for the next five years.
US Slow to Fit Weaponry to Stealth Fighters
Europe leads the US in developing weaponry to fit stealth fighters. Current weapons are too large.
More JSF Software Problems Found
Despite an overall year of successes, the JSF ends 2014 with another software glitch: its gun won’t fire.
Lockheed Hits JSF Target
Despite an up and down year, Lockheed delivered 36 F-35s to the Pentagon, making its 2014 target and retaining its sterling investment reputation into the future.