Morning Coffee 9-6-11
A robust blend of news from Naval Air Station Patuxent River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond.
- Fort Worth Congresswoman calls out McCain’s criticism of the JSF, and Sen. Chambliss joins Sen. Cornyn’s threat to block Ash Carter’s confirmation over the troubled jet program. Russian PAK FA fighter poses challenge to F-35. The Weekly Standard urges readers to “Save the Lightning,” as does the Marietta Daily Journal. Debt ceiling may pin stealth fighter.
- Lexington Park Marine pilot will open Willes-Barre, PA Funfest with a roar.
- MSP Leonardtown barrack commander gets a ride in Blue Angel 7.
- Hackers using dot-mil addresses to spread scams.
- Pentagon leaning heavily on drone strikes.
- Honeywell shares drop 3 percent, and SAIC profits drop 6 percent.
- OSD sets Sept. 16 deadline for $460 billion cut plan (subscription required).
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