Netherlands Says Yes to F-35; Insitu Wins $330M UAV Contract
Dutch government calls F-35 purchase “the most future-proof option.” Also, industry advances positive as DoD, law enforcement, and Congress weigh in on tragic events at Washington Navy Yard.
Navy Yard Shooting Dominates Military News
Rampage leaves more than a dozen dead; security heightened in nation’s capital and at Navy installations.
U.S. House Reps Seek Protection for DoD Budget
Several efforts under way to soften sequester impact on Defense spending.
Remembrances and a Bull Market on Military Strikes
As the victims of 9/11 were remembered, Kerry prepared to meet with Russia about removing Syria’s chemical weapons without a military strike while Wall Street surges on Tomahawk missile stock.
Lockheed Says Ordered F-35s Safe from Sequestration
The White House and key security advisers have security preparations in place for 9/11 anniversaries.
Marines Approach Libya; Pax Holds Remembrance
As the anniversary of 9/11 approaches the US takes precautions across the globe and schedules remembrances at home.
Acquisitions Chief Sees Leaner 2014 for Contractors
Looking to shield some programs and seeking R&D sources overseas, the Pentagon is struggling to adapt to disproportionate sequestration hits in FY2014.
Cyber Weaponry a Considered Option in Syria
A Senate committee narrowly supports a US strike in Syria with time and force restrictions while private discussions at the Pentagon, Fort Meade and D.C. include cyber options.
Bio-fuel Lifts Osprey, But DoD Audit Still a Sinker
Yeast converts waste to fuel and gives lift-off from Pax River, but a failure to reach audit-readiness brings a rebuke from the Government Accounting Office
Expect a Week of Hearings: US Options on Syria
Little accord on Syria puts weaponry on alert throughout the world. President Obama demands citizens participate in US decisions.
