Obama: Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan
New realities lead to the president’s decision to leave a force in Afghanistan.
DoD Assigned Role in Gun Control Initiatives
DoD will play a role in President Obama’s gun control initiatives, to research and adopt improved firearms safety and technology.
Weapons Programs Slowdown in DoD Budget Plan
the Pentagon’s $584 billion budget plan for 2017-2021 contains significant slowdowns in some weapons programs, specifically the Long-Range Strike Bomber.
Pax Reservist on the List to Move to Mars
Navy Reserve Lt. Cmdr. Oscar Mathews, assigned to NAS Patuxent River, makes the 100-person cut for a chance to move to Mars. Mars One, a not-for-profit foundation seeks to establish permanent human life on Mars.
Morning Coffee: P-8A Enters Full-Rate Production
Even as the Navy buys more aircraft, some pilots are planning for a future flying from a desk with a joy stick and keyboard.
Morning Coffee: Pentagon Cyber Budget Gets Boost
Increased spending will be aimed at improving cyber capabilities including cyber security, intelligence gathering, and reconnaissance.
Morning Coffee: Navy Cryptologist Likely to Lead NSA
VADM Michael S. Rogers has long been seen as a likely candidate to lead NSA and the Pentagon’s cyberwarfare organization.
UAS Launches from Sub, Budgets Keep Shrinking
US military technology continues to advance and the whole world wants it. Meanwhile the US military budget crumbles.
Cyber Weaponry a Considered Option in Syria
A Senate committee narrowly supports a US strike in Syria with time and force restrictions while private discussions at the Pentagon, Fort Meade and D.C. include cyber options.
Primes Are Resilient in Second Quarter Financials
While the large contractors are holding their own, the DoD budget struggles across the floor of the House.
