80,000 Pounds of Bombs Dropped on Iraqi Island
The first F-35s deployed to the Middle East joined with F-15s to bomb an Iraqi island to prevent its use as an ISIS refuge. The 80,000 pounds of bombs dropped continues the US-led coalition countering ISIS in Iraq and Syria.
DoD Down Thousands of Cyber Workers
DoD’s chief information officer told a Senate committee last week that the Defense Department lost thousands of civilian cyber workers in the past year, mainly in IT management and computer science-related positions.
How Good Is the F-35 Helmet?
The F-35 helmet is a marvel, expensive, and still not everything a pilot might wish for.
Orlando Shooter Worked For Counterterrorism Firm
Discovery that the shooter in the Orlando nightclub massacre worked for a counterterrorism firm calls into question how wisely security dollars are being spent.
Super Hornet Praised, But Boeing Has No Orders
Plans are for the F-35 to replace the F-18, but as important production dates approach the Navy and industry face tough and costly decisions based on projected completion dates that still look a bit iffy.
