Morning Coffee 7-20-11
U.S. Navy photo of jet blast deflection testing of the Navy's variant of the Joint Strike Fighter.
A robust blend of news from Pax River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond:
- Navy encouraged by JSF jet blast tests.
- Work intensifies on endurance UAVs.
- The Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments reviews the defense budget.
- Lockheed announces voluntary layoff program for 6,500.
- UK RAF downplays importance of carrier aviation. (subscription required)
- Growler squad commander fired for “alcohol-related incident.”
- Senate group endorses lower COLAs for military and federal retirees.
