DoD Chiefs to Post-Election Successors: Stick to Priorities
Pentagon leaders will urge their successors to focus on cyber, space, nuclear deterrent and electronic warfare, regardless of who wins the presidency.
DOT&E Report Says F-35s Not Combat Ready
The Pentagon report found the Marine’s trials showed its first six F35s not combat ready, although public reports during May’s trials were positive.
Hagel Seeks BRAC Cooperation
Mr. Hagel believes the Pentagon needs a strong partnership with Congress to achieve critical priorities including another round of BRAC base closures.
Pentagon Addresses Climate Change
A new DoD report states that climate change will affect the Pentagon’s ability to “defend the nation” and “poses immediate risks to US national security.”
Iraq Airstrikes Ineffectual
Islamic fighters hide in urban areas to elude the airstrikes and are succeeding in taking new territory.
Forbes: More Focus on Carriers in Air/Sea Combat Planning
Congressman calls for looking at the bigger picture in air/sea defense tactics.
Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third
Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas
Washington Locked in Sequestration Frustration
Two million jobs could be on the line as Congress faces down the sequestration deadline this week.
