Sequstration Could Be a ‘Disaster’ for Maryland

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Officials say sequestration “would be a disaster” for Maryland, Gazette reports. Well, Congress is talking about delaying sequestration, Defense News reports. Foreign Policy lays out potential scenarios.

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The Hill says Ash Carter and Michele Flournoy are on the short list for Obama’s next defense secretary.

NAWCAD commander’s awards event is scheduled for Nov. 20 at Pax River.

Alliant Techsystems Operations gets $31.2 million from NAVAIR to procure various AN/AAR-47 Missile Warning System weapons replaceable assemblies.

BAE, Boeing and Raytheon lose friendly Congressmen in Tuesday’s election, AOL Defense reports.

An F-22 test pilot says stealth aircraft aren’t worth the performance tradeoffs and high price, Wired reports.

Foreign Policy argues that the Pentagon needs more scientists, not troops.

U.S. report says Chinese submarines could soon carry nuclear missiles, Reuters reports (in Aviation Week).