March 28, 2024

The First F-35C Trainer Rolls off the Line

F-35C JSF first trainer

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Lockheed rolls out the first F-35C training aircraft with US Navy markings.

F-35C JSF first trainer

The first F-35C training aircraft.

National Defense says the fog is thickening around the Pentagon budget. The budget faces more “fiscal cliffs,” (paywall) according to Navy Times. DoD is looking to shield war funding from cuts (paywall), according to Defense Daily.

The Pentagon is briefing Chuck Hagel for his confirmation fight, CNN reports. Time says Hagel’s nomination signals a defense spending drawdown. Defenese News says the confirmation hearing will focus on the Iraq War and funding cuts. The White House dares the GOP to turn the nomination down.

NextGov asks where that delayed Navy NGEN computer system contract is at.

Navy Times says unmanned aircraft development will spur a new global arms race. Gen. McChrystal warns of drones’ effect on America’s global reputation in NextGov.

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