April 25, 2024

Defense Cuts May Have to Be Fixed After the Fact

dollar cut

Congressman says the best chance to fix sequestration now is after the cuts go into effect.

Hope Fading for Sequestration Deal in March

capitol hill winter

One representative says he doesn’t think Congress is capable of a deal.

Fire Scout Seen Improving in Full DOT&E Report

Fire Scout at Pax

The full version of the Director of Operational Test & Evaluation’s 2012 report is now available online.

JSF Cited for ‘Lack of Maturity’

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter sunset

The high-tech helmet isn’t ready, and the F-35B is developing cracks, according to the DOT&E report.

The First F-35C Trainer Rolls off the Line

F-35C JSF first trainer

The Navy’s first stealth aircraft trainer will head to Florida to hone the skills of F-35C pilots.

Eastern Shore Drone Crash Caused by Faulty Tail

BAMS-D

The Pax River Global Hawk plunged from 18,000 feet into an Eastern Shore swamp last year after operators lost control.

Not Everybody Likes the ‘Sound of Freedom’

F-35C JSF night takeoff

The F-35’s big, noisy engine may be part of Lexington Park’s background noise, but other communities object to it.

It Wasn’t Pretty, but Congress Avoided the Cliff, for Now

capitol hill winter

Late deal delays the pain of sequestration cuts, but doesn’t solve the problem for defense.

Sen. Chuck Hagel – the next SecDef?

Sen. Chuck Hagel

The former Republican Senator’s appointment to the Pentagon’s top job is looking more like a sure thing.

Unmanned Strike Drone Begins Testing on USS Truman

X-47B on the USS Truman

The Navy begins testing how the X-47B UCAS-D will integrate with aircraft carriers.