Fuel Line Failure Causes F-35B Grounding

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Fueldrolic failure on a Marine F-35B Joint Strike Fighter test aircraft has resulted in the jet being grounded, Navy Times reports. Meanwhile, Lockheed Martin responds to the numerous concerns about the F-35 aircraft in the Pentagon’s DOT&E reports by saying the many have already been addressed, FlightGlobal reports. The Brookings Institution recommends that the Pentagon cut F-35 orders in half.

F-35B Lightning II Joint Strike Fighter

Navy secretary Ray Mabus says that a year-long continuing funding resolution from Congress would be just as bad as sequestration, according to AOL Defense. Navy Times says House Republicans are planning to split debate over sequestration from debate over the issue that spawned it – the debt ceiling. FCW says the military fears “dark times” ahead.

Aviation Electrician’s Mate 1st Class Ryan Kirk named NAWCAD sailor of the year.

Navy undersecretary Bob Work to step down, according to DoD Buzz.

Government Executive says that the Pentagon is struggling to reduce its civilian workforce wisely.