April 18, 2024

Is the New P-8A Sub Hunter Less Capable Than the Old P-3?

p-8a poseidon torpedo

The P-8A Poseidon has a smoother ride and better computers but no magnetic sensor.

White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices

pink slip

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

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.

F-35C Finally Catches a Carrier-style Landing Wire

F-35C JSF formation

The redesigned tailhook succeeded in catching a test wire three out of five times.

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.

White House Sequestration Report Due to Arrive

capitol hill

It’s a week late, but the Obama administration’s report on sequestration spending should come Friday.