Morning Coffee 7-12-11

Adm. Mike Mullen

A robust blend of news from Pax River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond:

• Dutch not buying JSF until 2019.
• Osprey, JSF and two carrier groups on Center for American Progress’ cut list.
• Chinese constructing indigenous carrier?
• Top Chinese officer says US should spend less on defense.
• Mullen: China has arrived as world power.
• Defense contract opportunities are on the horizon. (subscription required)
• A “practical perspective” on purchasing the JSF. (subscription required)