Women to Register for the Draft, Says Panel
For the first time in US history, a Selective Service panel will recommend requiring women between 18 and 25 register for future military drafts as young men are required to do.
Newest Carriers Can’t Handle F-35C
The Navy will refit its 36-year-old Vinson aircraft carrier to accommodate its newest fighter jet the F-35C. The Navy’s newest carriers, the USS Gerald R. Ford and USS John F. Kennedy — not yet in operation — will be refit in future years for the strike fighter
McConnell Says, “Russians Are Not Our Friends”
Senate Majority Leader notes alleged meddling in US and European elections and the 2014 annexation of Crimea, saying, “The Russians are not our friends … [they] are acting like the old Soviet Union used to act,”
Tanks Emerge from Secret Norway Caves
The Marine Corps temporarily moved some of its M1A1 Abrams tanks holed up in secret caves in Norway to Finland to participate in an annual training exercise with Finland. The secret caves began as a Cold War era storage program designed to rapidly equip Marines for a fight with Russia.
The F-35 Adds International Sales, Supply-lines & Specs
The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter advances into its international, operational life: Japan orders 20 more; Canada opens bids for operational maintenance contracts; Norway verifies its unique deceleration system for icy runways and windy conditions.
Chinese Nationals Indicted for Hacking
US indicts three Chinese nationals for hacking into Moody’s Analytics, Siemens AG, and Trimble computer networks, alleging the hackers used email phishing scams and malware to try to steal business secrets.
Marines Taking UAS to New Heights and Lengths
From developing robots as advance troops, protectors even of the JSF, Marines seek to enlarge US military force with UAS. There are others who fear a robot arms race.
Russian & US Aircraft Too Close Over Syria
Moscow agrees to continue talks about continuing close encounters between their aircraft and US manned and unmanned aircraft.
Norway Looks Solid for F-35 Purchase Commitment
A leaked document indicates Norway remains committee to F-35 procurement as its first model rolled off the Lockheed Martin line Tuesday.
Obama Signs Bill to End Looming Fiscal Crisis
Congress passed and Obama has signed a bill to finally clear the way to reopen government and avoid default.
