April 18, 2024

Feds Prepare for the Worst as Congress Dithers

capitol hill winter

With a month until sequestration cuts hit, federal workers are readying for the worst case scenario.

Furloughs May Not Be a Done Deal

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Pentagon official says the White House is trying to find a way to avoid furloughing civilian DoD workers.

Defense Cuts May Have to Be Fixed After the Fact

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

Insitu Sued Over ScanEagle Skyhook

Insitu ScanEagle Skyhook

The Boeing-owned company is locked in a scuffle with a patent claimant over small Navy ISR drone.

DoD to Lay Off 84,000 Temporary Workers

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All DoD civilian workers face a weekly day off without pay if sequestration cuts hit.

Lawmakers Resigned to Automatic Defense Cuts

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Hope nearly fades out for avoiding sequestration.

Retiring Ed Greer Takes Job at MILCorp

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The former head of the Pentagon’s Development Test and Evaluation office has joined as COO.

Fuel Line Failure Causes F-35B Grounding

F-35B STOVL

A vertical takeoff and landing model of the Joint Strike Fighter experienced a fueldrolic failure.

Hope Fading for Sequestration Deal in March

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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.