F-35’s Helmet Display is ‘Bouncing Too Much’

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Defense Aerospace says the Joint Strike Fighter’s helmet display is “bouncing too much to find the enemy.” Lockheed Martin says it has improved the efficiency of its F-35 line during the machinists strike.

Lockheed Martin’s CEO says the defense industrial base cannot withstand the impact of sequestration, according to DoD Buzz. Senate members on both sides are trying to pry details on sequestration from the White House, according to The Hill.

NAWCAD’s commander addresses new travel restrictions in his weekly blog.

Strategy Page sees General Atomics creeping up on Northrop Grumman with its Navy version of the Reaper drone.

The Washington Post says that the government needs to control costs on the Navy’s OASIS program too.

DoD releases a report on smartphone adoption challenges, AOL Defense reports.