Navy UAVs Integrate, Collaborate Across All Services
The Navy & Marines are integrating their UAV systems and additionally collaborating with the more experienced Army and Air Force to accelerate development of naval UAV technologies.
House Proposes EA-18G “Growler” Funding
The House adds $450 million to the Navy’s proposed fiscal 2015 budget for five Boeing EA-18Gs, 17 short of the desired 22 aircraft.
Morning Coffee: Boeing Pushes for Growler Funding
Contractor believes the Lockheed F-35 stealth jet fighter is vulnerable to advanced radars that can’t “see” Growlers.
Morning Coffee: UCLASS RFP Due This Summer
The Boeing X-47B to start new sea trials and the UCLASS X-47B follow on RFP is scheduled for release this summer.
Morning Coffee: US Seeks Cyber Transparency With China
DefSec Hagel in China to avert the escalating possibility of crippling cyber attacks and counterattacks between the United States and China.
Morning Coffee: F-35 Program Cost Projection Slashed
The GAO cut the F-35’s estimated acquisition costs “due solely to efficiencies found within the program as no decrease in quantities was reported.”
Morning Coffee: O’Malley May Veto Wind Farm Delay
Governor could veto legislation that delays the Eastern Shore wind project as the state Senate prepares to take up the bill next week.
Morning Coffee: House May Reverse DoD Benefit Cuts
DoD proposal to cut pay, housing aid, Tricare benefits and commissary offerings could be changed as legislators finalize their budget priorities.
Morning Coffee: F-35 Software May Delay Production
Delays in critical software testing for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet may slow production and increase development costs.
Morning Coffee: AirLand Chair Advocates Full F-35 Funding
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, incoming chairman of the AirLand subcommittee, believes the best approach to resolving F-35 problems is to fully fund it.
