First-Quarter GDP Preview Positive
But growth fails to offset sequestration uncertainty in military budgets.
DISA Takes Next Step Toward DoD Cloud
Systems agency will scrutinize vendors’ cloud capabilities; cyber and sequester preoccupy Congress, defense officials
Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs
Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.
World Military Spending Sees First Decline Since 1998
With spending down, defense companies are shrinking. In Washington, cyber intel gets scrutiny and a bill.
U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese
Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.
Pentagon Looks to Cut 5 to 6 Percent of Workforce
New defense budget calls for civilian jobs cuts and base closures.
Pax River Cancels 2013 Air Expo
It’s now official: Sequestration has claimed the Pax River Air Expo planned for later this year.
Expect Layoffs if Congress Can’t Budget Right
DoD will be forced to cut its workforce if the FY-14 budget grows beyond the limits of sequestration.
