Academy Grads Hear: COVID-19 Is Part of the Mission
“As new threats continue to emerge, you must remain ready, vigilant, and prepared to defend our country, our people, and our way of life,” DefSec addresses the Naval Academy’s first virtual graduation ceremony.
Putin Touts Invincible Nuclear Weapons as Russian Elections Near
Putin touts infinite-range missiles that are cannot be intercepted with a video showing hits on the US homeland. Western experts suggest he’s exaggerating Russia’s capabilities, but also warn of immediate needs in the US defenses and nuclear platforms.
Problems Aside, DoD Plans for More F-35s
Pentagon seeks to spend $10.7 billion more on F-35s in FY19, despite persistent problems. DoD plans to put 77 more joint strike fighters their FY19 budget plan, which is due out next week.
GAO vs DoD on F-35 Parts Purchases
DoD needs to procure big quantities of F-35 parts to drive down aircraft costs. The GAO does not see the expenditure today worth the future value.
What Would a Bigger Navy Fleet Look Like?
Everyone wants a bigger Navy fleet, but no one knows what that means in terms of submarines, carriers, planes, or anything else.
Canada’s Exit Raises JSF Price
With Canada out, only eight counties remain to develop the Joint Strike Fighter, making each JSF price higher for everyone else.
FY14 Pentagon Funding Uncertainty “Extraordinary Situation”
Three very different 2014 DOD funding scenarios are still being considered a month and a half into the fiscal year.
