Pax Defense Forum to Focus on China Seas
This year’s topic is “Rivalries and Conflicts in the China Seas: How Can the U.S. Promote Greater Stability?”
U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese
Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.
Senate Wants to Reduce Sequestration by Half
The Senate’s budget plan would take much of the sting out of automatic defense cuts.
GAO: The F-35 Is Still a Financial Risk
The General Accounting Office says the Joint Strike Fighter’s affordability is still a major concern.
House Bill to Stop Government Shutdown Introduced
House Republicans have introduced a continuing resolution to prevent a government shutdown March 27.
Navy Seeks to Modify Sequestered Contracts
The Navy wants to obtain contract modifications for programs who will run out of cash because of sequestration.
Another Rough Week for the JSF
Safety investigations, layoffs and official criticism buffet the Joint Strike Fighter program.
Defense Cuts May Have to Be Fixed After the Fact
Congressman says the best chance to fix sequestration now is after the cuts go into effect.
Read the Joint Strike Fighter DOT&E Report for Yourself
Lightning vulnerability, late software, high costs and lowered performance plague the aircraft.
Canada Reconsidering JSF Commitment
Canada is taking another look at its JSF options as it looks to phase out its aging Hornet jets.
