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.
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.
