Big Buyouts Eyed for DoD Civilian Workers
Civilian defense workers could be looking at a new $40,000 buyout program set up by the Pentagon. It’s likely be a hit at DoD as the Pentagon moves to cut headquarters staff.
US to Sell Anti-Radiation Missiles to Australia
The State Department approves a $138 billion sale of 110 anti-radiation missiles to Australia to arm its Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft. The sale will increase capability in the region to deter threats and strengthen its homeland defense.
US Signals Tougher Strategy With N. Korea
A White House spokesman said Monday that Secretary of State Rex Tillerson “sent a very clear signal that our policy of strategic patience is over” with North Korea during his recent visit to Asia.
Hypoxia Nagging Safety Problem in Some Aircraft
Pilots in F/A-18 Hornet variants and EA-18G Growler aircraft may be vulnerable to hypoxia-like symptoms.
Computer Science Degrees Lack Security Courses
The nation’s top colleges for computer science don’t require cybersecurity courses for graduation.
US Unprepared for Major Cyber Attacks
DISA and the US Cyber Command are doing a good job of preventing defense network cyber attacks but the rest of government is not as well protected.
Congress Agrees on Spending Bill
Lawmakers agreed on a spending bill that keeps the government funded but some Democrats now oppose the bill over modifications to a Wall Street reform law.
UCLASS Funding Restricted
Funding restrictions for the planned Navy UCLASS program are specified in the 2015 compromise defense bill over design and mission concerns.
Pax Force Videoed on JSF Night Flights at Nimitz
Video of a F-35 Lightning II from the Pax River Integrated Test Force conducting the first carrier-based night flight operations aboard the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz.
Defense Employees Dissatisfied
A recent survey found that civilian defense employees are increasingly dissatisfied with their jobs and are unhappy with senior leadership and managers.
