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.
JCS Chair Dempsey: $52B Sequester Cuts “Impossible”
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey said it’s “impossible” for Pentagon to make $52 billion in sequester cuts to its 2014 budget, reports The Hill. Canada’s wish list: UAVs that can resupply Arctic rescue missions, Defense News says. The Global Observer drone is a dud, Wired says. Government contractors: Time for a heart-to-heart talk with your contracting officer, Washington Technology advises. (paywall) Partnership for Public…
Forbes: More Focus on Carriers in Air/Sea Combat Planning
Congressman calls for looking at the bigger picture in air/sea defense tactics.
F-35 Facing Software Challenges, Cyber Threat Concerns
Hill testimony airs JFS concerns even as Norway confirms F-35 purchase plans.
Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third
Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas
Lockheed Predicts $825M Decline in 2013 Sales
Defense contracting giant’s Tuesday earnings report showed expected sequester impact.
Defense Budget Hearings Crowd Hill Calendar
Pentagon and Congressional leaders prepare to spar over budget numbers while cyber security continues to get heightened attention.
