CIA to Arm Syrian Rebels, Senate Advances Defense Budget
Sexual assault, procurement, the JSF’s future and more details of DoD’s out years emerge as Senate finalizes its defense authorization bill this week.
Furlough Impacts Widen, JSF Stays A Budget Winner
Despite reductions elsewhere, a month of achievements and cost savings is good news for the JSF. It’s more of a mixed bag for cyber-security.
All F-35s Stay in Budget, BRAC Threats Stay Out
Despite dire fiscal reports from experts, House defense committee members remain opposed to BRAC, workforce reductions and pay caps for troops.
HASC Begin Mark-ups, Says No to UCAS Fund Transfers
House Armed Services Committee budget mark-ups reject base closures despite think tanks’ advice. DoD budget shortfalls cannot be covered from UCAS funds.
JSF’s Initial Operating Capability Report Due This Week
With only days before the services must report their IOC for the Joint Strike Fighter, the Navy’s date is still under wraps. Also, a primer on war-fighting bandwidth satellites and a NOAA satellite conks out, again.
JSF Price Tag Shrinks, P-8 Nears Production
President Obama speaks at USNA graduation and Senator McCain visits Syrian rebels.
JSF Vertical Take-off from Pax; DoD Budget Out Today
JSF continues a week of successes at Pax, but the week ahead for Defense Authorization Bills look less sunny.
Navy’s Drones Could Determine U.S. Airpower for Decades
Investing in smarter drones could determine the future, which includes carriers no matter what, say Navy officials.
JSF Helmet Slated for Night Vision Fix
As the JSF helmet gets night-vision, the White House and Congress argue over who shall control the drone program.
