Morning Coffee: China Conducts Its First Carrier Landing
China lands a domestic version of the Russian Flanker on their test carrier.
Congress Finally Focuses on Sequestration
Suddenly, the public is far more aware of the “fiscal cliff.”
Sequstration Could Be a ‘Disaster’ for Maryland
Congress is talking about fixing sequestration, but, so far, just talking.
Pentagon (Officially) Begins Sequestration Planning
Analysts see little hope for a fix to automatic defense cuts from the lame duck Congress.
Base Officials Release Statement on EPA Fines
Pax River spokesman says “most of the violations were administrative or procedural in nature.”
Dunaway: NAVAIR’s Funding ‘Pretty Stable for the Next 6 Months’
Meanwhile, Congress adjourns without fixing automatic sequestration cuts.
‘Fiscal Cliff’ Gets Short Shrift in Presidential Debate?
The Aerospace Industries Association is unhappy that Tuesday night’s presidential debate did not get into sequestration.
New Emphasis on Asia Shifts DoD Development Priorities
Hikes in Asian defense spending from large troop numbers and maintenance, not investment in research or equipment.
Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress
Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.
Maryland to Lose $2.5 Billion to Sequestration?
Officials are estimating the impact of sequestration’s mandatory cuts on the state.
