March 28, 2024

CIA to Arm Syrian Rebels, Senate Advances Defense Budget

Sexual assault, procurement, the JSF’s future and more details of DoD’s out years emerge as Senate finalizes its defense authorization bill this week.

JSF Helmet Slated for Night Vision Fix

As the JSF helmet gets night-vision, the White House and Congress argue over who shall control the drone program.

Hiring Fell in March As Employers Watched Economy

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Also down: Pentagon contracts and government cybersecurity salaries.

Budget Win for Pax? Waiting Win for China? No Change in N. Korea.

A bevy of reports released late last week provide some hopeful budget news for Pax River, but military and cyber warnings from almost everywhere else.

China Steps Up UAV Development

Observers surprised at China’s speed, legislators crave drone jobs for constituents.

Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third

Pentagon Capitol

Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas

Lockheed Predicts $825M Decline in 2013 Sales

Defense contracting giant’s Tuesday earnings report showed expected sequester impact.

First-Quarter GDP Preview Positive

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But growth fails to offset sequestration uncertainty in military budgets.

DISA Takes Next Step Toward DoD Cloud

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Systems agency will scrutinize vendors’ cloud capabilities; cyber and sequester preoccupy Congress, defense officials

Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs

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Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.