Russian & US Aircraft Too Close Over Syria
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The Aviationist reports on close encounters between Russian and US aircraft over Syria, and even closer calls with US drones. DefSec Ash Carter learns Moscow will continue talks to ensure the two countries’ aircraft don’t interfere with each other over Syria, reports Military Times.
The Senate approved the $612 billion defense policy bill for 2016, but the $89.2 billion of “overseas contingency” used to reach that $612 billion is expected to draw a presidential veto, reports Defense News.
Lockheed is looking into putting a laser weapon on the F-35, reports Defense One. Lockheed will begin developing high-efficiency fiber-optic modules, initially for a prototype rocket-killer for the Army, reports Breaking Defense.
Norway confirms its commitment to buy 52 F-35s and releases plans to acquire different types of manned and unmanned surveillance aircraft, reports Flight Global.
Gizmodo describes the basic technology used by the onboard radar in a military aircraft to lock and track an enemy aircraft.
The Military Family Stability Act of 2015, introduced this week in the Senate, would add flexibility in change-of-station moves, easing some of the burden on working spouses and families with children in school,reports Military Times.
The Cybersecurity Information Sharing Act would protect companies from legal and libel threats when sharing information on cyber threats with government and with each other, and may reach the Senate floor late this month, reports FCW.
A survey of nearly half a million federal employees finds they are feeling better about their jobs, except for those in IT, reports FCW.
