F-35 Fire ‘Isolated Incident,’ DoD Says
Redesign or part replacement not contemplated in securing airworthiness of F-35s.
DoD Needs BRAC to Shed Excess Infrastructure
The 2005 BRAC process shed half of an identified 25% excess infrastructure at military installations. Pentagon officials struggling with shrinking budgets say the percentage is larger now and seek another realignment.
Budget Discussions Include Delaying JSF, Ending Fair-Share
Congressmen seek end of equal allocations among military branches, call for re-balancing through strategic planning. The Reserves might not survive.
Good JSF Departure Test as Budget Battles Loom
Sexual assault expected to drag into Congressional discussions of Defense budget authorization.
Budget Win for Pax? Waiting Win for China? No Change in N. Korea.
A bevy of reports released late last week provide some hopeful budget news for Pax River, but military and cyber warnings from almost everywhere else.
Bill Would Protect “Essential” Jobs from Furloughs
Legislation would give execs ability to keep some employees on the job during sequestration trimming.
U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese
Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.
Rear Adm. Winter Takes Command at PEO(U&W)
Rear Adm. Shannon retires from service at Pax River ceremony.
$100 Million JSF Insurance
Pentagon sets $100 million aside to deal with future JSF design problems.
