F-35 A No-Show at Farnborough Show
Airworthy? Check. Britain bound? No. The F-35 will stay home until safety concerns are satisfied.
Armed Drones Risk “Perpetual War”
The report states armed drones should not be “glorified nor demonized” and resulting civilian deaths are fewer than from manned strikes.
DoD Prime Contractor Performance Analysis Released
The 2014 Performance of the Defense Acquisition System report analyzes prime contractors in terms of contracted products and services.
Morning Coffee: Satellites Improve Arctic Communication
The U.S. Navy’s Mobile User Objective System (MUOS) satellites may be able to significantly improve communication in the Arctic.
Morning Coffee: Sikorsky’s Future Debated
The future of Sikorsky, America’s leading helicopter maker, is being evaluated by its parent company.
Sensitive F-35 Documents Intercepted
Contractor charged with attempting to ship thousands of pages of sensitive documents to Iran relating to the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter’s engine.
Navy Expands Typhoon Relief
The USS George Washington carrier group, amphibious assault ships and additional Marines are on the way to the Philippines.
Number of Furlough Days Reduced from 22 to 14
The Pentagon scales back furlough days, even as one of its unions asks it to cancel them all together.
Mergers Could Stall After BAE/EADS Deal Collapse
Defense M&A faces headwind after Europe’s high-profile breakdown, but mid-tier and specialized firms could see opportunities.
Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress
Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.
