March 29, 2024

China Steps Up UAV Development

Observers surprised at China’s speed, legislators crave drone jobs for constituents.

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JCS Chair Dempsey: $52B Sequester Cuts “Impossible”

JCS Chief Dempsey

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…

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Forbes: More Focus on Carriers in Air/Sea Combat Planning

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter on USS Wasp deck

Congressman calls for looking at the bigger picture in air/sea defense tactics.

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F-35 Facing Software Challenges, Cyber Threat Concerns

Attack Aircraft

Hill testimony airs JFS concerns even as Norway confirms F-35 purchase plans.

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Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third

Pentagon Capitol

Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas

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Lockheed Predicts $825M Decline in 2013 Sales

Defense contracting giant’s Tuesday earnings report showed expected sequester impact.

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Defense Budget Hearings Crowd Hill Calendar

US Capitol

Pentagon and Congressional leaders prepare to spar over budget numbers while cyber security continues to get heightened attention.

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First-Quarter GDP Preview Positive

money

But growth fails to offset sequestration uncertainty in military budgets.

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DISA Takes Next Step Toward DoD Cloud

cloud computing

Systems agency will scrutinize vendors’ cloud capabilities; cyber and sequester preoccupy Congress, defense officials

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Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs

US Capitol

Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.

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