May 4, 2024

China Steps Up UAV Development

Observers surprised at China’s speed, legislators crave drone jobs for constituents.

Forbes: More Focus on Carriers in Air/Sea Combat Planning

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter on USS Wasp deck

Congressman calls for looking at the bigger picture in air/sea defense tactics.

F-35 Facing Software Challenges, Cyber Threat Concerns

Attack Aircraft

Hill testimony airs JFS concerns even as Norway confirms F-35 purchase plans.

Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third

Pentagon Capitol

Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas

‘Hail Mary’ Sequestration Bill Hits the House

football field

Rep. Randy Forbes offers a “Hail Mary play” to end sequestration.

DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow

Pentagon Capitol

Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.

One Week Until Sequestration

job cut scissors

DoD confirms furloughs and plans to make specific cuts.

Hawkeye, Poseidon and JSF Face Cuts

p-8a poseidon torpedo

Navy says it will cut aircraft carriers too.

Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

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Budget cuts threaten upcoming shows by the Navy’s flying demonstration team.

Defense Cuts May Have to Be Fixed After the Fact

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Congressman says the best chance to fix sequestration now is after the cuts go into effect.