Plans Released to Open More Military Jobs to Women
Senate might not pass defense budget before fall, cyber-security legislation advances, so does a cyber-arms race, says security technologist.
First East Coast STUAS Fllight from Webster Field
Senator wants F-35 developments made public, Russian engineers are using fighter jet augmented reality in motorcycle helmets, sequestration item by item and Rosie the Riveters visit former B-42 plant.
CIA to Arm Syrian Rebels, Senate Advances Defense Budget
Sexual assault, procurement, the JSF’s future and more details of DoD’s out years emerge as Senate finalizes its defense authorization bill this week.
Navy Working to Counter Missile and Budget Threats
Today’s House budget debates will shape Defense policy and spending into the future sequestration years.
Defense Contractors Pay & Clearances Questioned
Contractor wages catch Senate budgeting attention again as security clearance questions fill both chambers. Next Fire Scout moves forward.
Bad Spending Outlook for Defense & Officers
But not even sequestration slows progress of JSF. NSA leak suggests security threats are greatest from within.
Furlough Impacts Widen, JSF Stays A Budget Winner
Despite reductions elsewhere, a month of achievements and cost savings is good news for the JSF. It’s more of a mixed bag for cyber-security.
All F-35s Stay in Budget, BRAC Threats Stay Out
Despite dire fiscal reports from experts, House defense committee members remain opposed to BRAC, workforce reductions and pay caps for troops.
Budget Bill Gains Details, Sexual Assault Top Topic
Spending bill including military construction and Veterans’ Administration among first out of the hopper. Elsewhere restrictions applied to both.
HASC Begin Mark-ups, Says No to UCAS Fund Transfers
House Armed Services Committee budget mark-ups reject base closures despite think tanks’ advice. DoD budget shortfalls cannot be covered from UCAS funds.
