May 8, 2024

Long-Term Debt Thought Greatest Threat to US

Veteran military and diplomatic leaders see swollen national debt as the chief security risk to the nation.

Thunderbirds, F-35 Headline Air Show in Fla.

Independence Day Closings

The Fort Lauderdale Air Show returned to the skies of south Florida after a few year’s absence due to sequestration budget cuts. On tap were the Air Force Thunderbirds and F-35 Lightning.

Air-to-Air Refueling Next Test for Osprey

The Marines are testing the ability of its MV-22 Osprey tilt-rotor aircraft to refuel the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter, on the ground and in the air.

DefSec: Investments Continue in UAS Technology

Don’t count unmanned aerial systems out just yet. A Senate subcommittee hears that investments are still being made in the UAS technology despite the military’s shift to more advanced systems.

F-35, A-10 to Face Off in Tests

F-35 strike fighter

The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is set to go mano-a-mano with the A-10 Thunderbolt II in testing.

Infrastructure Moves Up on HASC Budget List

After years of shifting infrastructure dollars to acquisitions, the House Armed Services Committee looks ready to pony up for bricks and mortar.

DoD Chiefs to Post-Election Successors: Stick to Priorities

DoD Fails Audit

Pentagon leaders will urge their successors to focus on cyber, space, nuclear deterrent and electronic warfare, regardless of who wins the presidency.

Computer Science Degrees Lack Security Courses

The nation’s top colleges for computer science don’t require cybersecurity courses for graduation.

F-35 Called Significant Deterrence Tool

F-35s Available for Flight

The F-35 has important symbolic value as a conflict deterrent along with its advanced warfighting capabilities.

DefSec Contemplating Institutional Overhaul

SecDef Ash Carter is mapping an overhaul of command structure and authority, offering examples in a major address April 5.