JSF Price Tag Shrinks, P-8 Nears Production

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JSF price tag shrinks, reports Breaking Defense.

Corrected accounting error shows F-35 engine cost growth in 2012 not so steep as reported, says  Inside Defense.

P-8 approaching production reports Aviation Week.

President Obama speaks at USNA graduation, reports Navy Times.

Senator McCain visits Syrian rebels, reports CNN.

Hackers suspected of probing U.S. energy weaknesses, reports CNN’s Security Clearance.  Iran mentioned, denies involvement.

Raytheon to mitigate windmill interference in Netherlands, says Defense Daily. (Paywall.)

As markup of the 2014 defense budget creeps through Congress, a House sub-committee seeks independent investigation of JSF software costs, reports Defense Tech.

Army told to reevaluate and get a cargo drone, says Defense Tech.

DOD acquisition reform 2.0 called Better Buying Power, FCW reports praise of the program from officials and experts.