Dem Platform Stands By Defense Cuts

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President Barack Obama

The Democratic platform stands by defense cuts (paywall) and calls for the elimination of “Cold War weapons,” Defense Daily reports. The Hill says the Dems are arguing for a more agile and flexible military. Wired says Obama will stop short of declaring an end to the War on Terror.

DefenceTalk takes a look at the V-22 Osprey’s newest minigun. Veteran pilots say that the Osprey is not dangerous to fly, just  different, according to AOL Defense.

FlightGlobal’s DEW Line blog is curious about the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter’s hard 50-degree angle of attack limit.

An Israeli attack on Iran could boost defense stocks, AOL Defense says.

Boeing gets a $7.7 million order for “increment II acoustics activities to support the procurement of acoustics test capability for labs; dynamic allocation capability; the development and integration of acoustics rapid capability Insertion algorithms; and Multi-Static Active Coherent Phase II requirements and build plan definition.”

Washington Technology says that cutting your training budget can limit your growth.