April 27, 2024

F-35 Fuel Line Fix, Savings On the Way

F-35 costs

A fix for the fuel tank insulation problem,currently grounding 15 F-35As, is one its way, and predicted $2B savings with a block buy of 450 F-35s .

JSF Helmet/Ejection Fix Nears for Small Pilots

F-35 helmet

F-35 joint program office says modifications to the helmet and ejection seat will fix the increased risks to lightweight pilots ejected from the plane.

Budget Caps Good for Spending Discipline

Not all bad, experts say: statutory budget caps keep the brake on defense spending.

DoD Missing Own Goals on Competitive Bidding

DoD Fails Audit

DoD is falling short of its goals for bidding out contracts competitively.

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.

US, So. Korea Engage in Round of War Games

The US and South Korea have kicked off a new round of war games despite protests from North Korea, which threatened a pre-emptive nuclear strike.

Four Stars Debate Military Readiness

Retired generals Carter Ham and David Petraeus share different views on military readiness.

Missile Defense Higher Priority

Missile defense develop is rising as a result of more aggressive posturing by North Korea, China and Russia.

Multi-domain Warfare: Name of the Game

F35

Aerial combat is now truly 3-D, as multi-domain warfare adds new dimensions.

US OKs Moon Shot by Firm Seeking Prize Money

Turns out the moon is made of money, not limburger cheese.