Is the New P-8A Sub Hunter Less Capable Than the Old P-3?
The P-8A Poseidon has a smoother ride and better computers but no magnetic sensor.
Time May Be Up for Pre-Election Sequestration Deal
As has been long predicted, Congress is not likely to fix automatic defense cuts before the election.
Dem Platform Stands By Defense Cuts
The Democratic national platform calls for the elimination of “Cold War weapons.”
Pax River JSF Team Takes Fighter Out to the Desert
For air start testing, the F-35 Integrated Test Force (ITF) ferried jets from VX-23 to the F-35A testing facility at Edwards AFB.
Navy Wants to Fly Drones without Chasers
The Navy wants FAA approval to fly unmanned aircraft domestically without visual observers.
F-35B Drops a Dummy Bomb for the First Time
The Joint Strike Fighter program accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8, releasing a weapon in flight.
Lockheed Releases June Test Statistics for JSF
Lockheed says the F-35 program is beating its revised test schedule.
Senior F-35B Pilot Leaves Program
Lt. Col. Fred “Tinman” Schenk is leaving the Marine Corps to go to the Industrial College of the Armed Forces.
Senate, White House Square Off over Sequestration
Senate wants details on how automatic defense cuts will affect DoD. HASC chair thinks Pentagon is secretly planning for it.
F-35 Orders Pile Up as Lockheed Strike Drags On
Lockheed Martin gets a half billion more to start building new F-35s and brings on workers to replace strikers.
