Philippines, Duterte ‘Separate’ From US
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte announced his “separation” from the US, declaring his country had realigned with China as the two agreed to resolve their South China Sea dispute.
F-35 JSF Has Friends in High Places
The chairman of the House Defense Appropriations Subcommittee and 70 House members are calling for an agreement with the Senate to pay for 11 new F-35s, while at the same time adding $100 million to help the Air Force fund advance procurement for 2018.
Carriers, Contractors & Civilians on Report’s Hit List
Despite a successful landing exercise aboard the Ford aircraft , a recent study of the DoD budget versus expanding global threats suggests the production be halted. Other suggestions include a 5 percent cut in the civilian workforce and 8,000 contractors.
Sailors Demanding Their Titles Back
The red-hot controversy over the Navy’s stripping every sailor of his or her rating titles isn’t dying down, and officialdom is ratcheting up its response.
After Delay, Rocket Now on Way to ISS
After a 24-hour delay, the Orbital Antares rocket was launched from Wallops Island in the Chesapeake Bay on Monday night. It’s on its way to the International Space Station with supplies.
Aerial Refueling Tests Go Well at Pax
Air-to-air refueling tests continue at NAS Patuxent River. Tests will authorize the Italian KC-767A to refuel the F/A-18 Hornet and Super Hornet, AV-8B Harrier, and EA-6B Prowlers.
US Southern Command Stands Up Joint Task Force Matthew
Amphibious assault ship Iwo Jima heads to Haiti with 1,850 troops, four MV-22 Ospreys and four MH-60 Seahawks to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Matthew.
Can NSA & CYBERCOM Divorce?
Discussion of separating the NSA and Cyber Command includes severing the ‘dual-hat’ leadership. Questions remain about what CYBERCOM would look like as an independent organization.
Exploring America’s Forgotten Battlefield
Two years after the discovery of the Atlantic Ocean graveyard of planes, a German U-boat and a Navy freighter, NOAA researchers are finally exploring America’s forgotten battlefield from World War II.
Navy & Marines Bringing Help to the Caribbean
USS George Washington heads to the Caribbean, with V-22 Ospreys, MH-60 Seahawks, and the amphibious transport dock Mesa Verde if disaster aid is needed.
