Good JSF Departure Test as Budget Battles Loom
Sexual assault expected to drag into Congressional discussions of Defense budget authorization.
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.
Furloughs Are In & First X-47B Carrier Launch Lands at Pax
Eleven furlough days announced same day as first carrier catapult launch of X-47B UCAS. Also, how ‘drones’ were named.
DoD Can Save $1 Trillion in Efficiencies in 10 Years
In Washington: a Stimson Center report finds DoD savings, the Navy maintains it can make budget cuts without furloughs and a bill seeks more congressional notification of lethal or capture operations.
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.
Hiring Fell in March As Employers Watched Economy
Also down: Pentagon contracts and government cybersecurity salaries.
Restored DoD Funds to Reduce Civilian Furlough Days
The president, some senators and the Pentagon push for military budget relief and the first pilot to break the sound barrier suggests a less expensive aircraft.
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.
China Steps Up UAV Development
Observers surprised at China’s speed, legislators crave drone jobs for constituents.
