March 28, 2024

Pentagon Delays Carrier Deployment over Budget Fight

x-47b UCAS-D on USS Truman

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta delays the deployment of the USS Truman to the Persian Gulf.

Exhibit Your Company at the Cyber Symposium

New Normal on the Internet cyber

Exhibitor opportunities are available on Tuesday, March 5 at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

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.

Lawyers Advise Contractors to Issue Layoff Notices

budget axe

A labor law firm is advising federal contractors to issue WARN notices in advance of the March sequestration fight.

Sequestration Comes Down to the Wire

capitol hill winter

The Senate is in session today to consider a House bill to stop automatic defense cuts.

Defense Budget Drama – Yes, No and Not Saying

US Capitol

Disagreement over sequestration scenarios complicates the way forward in budget talks.

Is Stealth Aircraft’s Effectiveness Only Skin Deep?

F-35s in Flight

F-35 comes under increased scrutiny as adversaries’ radar becomes more sensitive and domestic defense spending cuts loom.

Budget Hawks Call for Pentagon Spending Cuts

capitol hill

Conservative members want non-defense items stripped from budget.

Mini-Drones Impress During Oregon Demo

RQ-21A Drone

Boeing Subsidiary Insitu Demos Mini-Drones with High Hopes for Integrator.

New Emphasis on Asia Shifts DoD Development Priorities

Hikes in Asian defense spending from large troop numbers and maintenance, not investment in research or equipment.