April 18, 2024

A New Age of Aircraft Carriers?

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China’s entry into the aircraft carrier club could change the balance of power in the Pacific.

White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices

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Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.

Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress

Leon Panetta

Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.

Maryland to Lose $2.5 Billion to Sequestration?

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Officials are estimating the impact of sequestration’s mandatory cuts on the state.

Women on the Rise in Defense Firms

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The big firms still dominate the defense industry, but women are increasingly in charge.

Sequestration Cuts Could Equal Government Furloughs

furloughs

Congress leaves town without fixing sequestration or passing a permanent budget.

Hoyer, Dems Call for Congress to Stay in Town

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House Democrats urge the GOP leadership to cancel the Congressional recess and deal with sequestration.

Time May Be Up for Pre-Election Sequestration Deal

capitol hill

As has been long predicted, Congress is not likely to fix automatic defense cuts before the election.

There’s a New Sheriff in JSF Town

F-35B JSF over Pax River

Maj. Gen. Christopher Bogdan is in no mood for further Joint Strike Fighter testing and production shenanigans.

No Program Cut Details in White House Sequestration Report

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The Office of Budget and Management’s report on sequestration estimates that DoD will lose $54.7 billion in 2013.