April 19, 2024

X-47B Coming in Spring

The UCAS drone arrives for testing next year.

Venlet Admits Miscalculation

JSF boss says program needs to slow down production.

V-22 Operating Costs Soar

Osprey

Report states that fleet’s total costs jumped from $74B to $121B.

Dems Hold the Line

capitol hill

Democrats vow to hold Congress to harsh cuts if super committee fails.

Cuts Could Kill JSF

Defense Secretary warns that deep defense cuts would kill program.

Boeing Looks Beyond JSF

Contractor plans upgrades to F-18 and touts next-gen fighter.

US Buys Old UK Harriers

Purchases aimed to keep Harriers flying though 2020.

JSF Costs Rose 64%

F-35 price tag has expanded rapidly in the last decade.

Can Super Comm. Agree?

A budget group examines the two parties’ positions in Super Committee negotiations.

Super Comm. Eyes Defense

capitol hill

Congress’ debt reduction group finally addresses defense spending.