Snowden: NSA Spy Mission “Collapsing”
In a recent letter to “the people of Brazil” NSA leaker Edward Snowden offered to help that nation investigate alleged American spying but would require Brazil to provide political asylum because the US “government will continue to interfere with my ability to speak.”
Boehner to Senate: Pass Defense Budget Bills
The House completed work months ago, but Party quarreling in the Senate continues to hold up passage of the Pentagon spending bill. Senate leaders intend to reconsider the bill next week after returning from a two week hiatus.
Cyber Weaponry a Considered Option in Syria
A Senate committee narrowly supports a US strike in Syria with time and force restrictions while private discussions at the Pentagon, Fort Meade and D.C. include cyber options.
Sequestration a Waiting Game for Contractors
Waiting for awards and RFPs during sequestration is like the last month of pregnancy; delivery is coming, but it doesn’t feel soon enough. No waiting for a Senate subcommittee, which ignored sequestration when marking up the FY14 DoD budget.
Restored DoD Funds to Reduce Civilian Furlough Days
The president, some senators and the Pentagon push for military budget relief and the first pilot to break the sound barrier suggests a less expensive aircraft.
Lockheed Predicts $825M Decline in 2013 Sales
Defense contracting giant’s Tuesday earnings report showed expected sequester impact.
Five Production F-35s Cut
Pentagon slices five F-35s from fifth production lot to pay for cost overruns in the fourth lot.
