March 29, 2024

DoD Struggles to Keep Planes Flying Indefinitely

A-10

Congress’ reluctance to abandon the A-10 has military officials wondering how to keep planes flying indefinitely.

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Cybersecurity & Cloud Services Advancing

New Normal on the Internet cyber

DoD shifts to commercial cloud providers next week and Obama announces his cybersecurity-plan.

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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.

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DoD Calls Social Media Hack ‘Cybervandalism’

No security breaches were reported from Islamic State sympathizers infiltration of Central Command’s social media.

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JSF Gun on Schedule says DoD

Attack Aircraft

“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.

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What Are Carter’s Views on Military Force & Pay?

DefSec Budget

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.

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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.

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US Slow to Fit Weaponry to Stealth Fighters

Europe leads the US in developing weaponry to fit stealth fighters. Current weapons are too large.

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More JSF Software Problems Found

F-35 JSF assembly line

Despite an overall year of successes, the JSF ends 2014 with another software glitch: its gun won’t fire.

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Lockheed Hits JSF Target

f-35

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.

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