June 4, 2026

Defense Bill Signed

Obama has signed the Defense Authorization Bill, despite reservations.

X-47B Sparks UFO Reports

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

Drone’s cross-country transport to Pax River alerted conspiracy theorists.

Viper To Get Chopped?

Official tells Inside Defense that program will be dropped in favor of new helicopters.

Happy Xmas; War is Over

Military marks the end of the Iraq War with Baghdad ceremony.

Defense Bill Deal Reached

capitol hill

Contains $834 million in earmarks and might get vetoed.

V-22 Operating Costs Soar

Osprey

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

Defense: Weak Job Creator

Study says butter makes more jobs than guns.

SuperFail

capitol hill

Congressional Super Committee announces inability to reach a deal.

New Passel of Poseidons

p-8a poseidon flutter test

Navy inks contract for seven more P-8A sub hunters.

Five Production F-35s Cut

Pentagon slices five F-35s from fifth production lot to pay for cost overruns in the fourth lot.