Reaper Drone Gave Soleimani Little Chance
General Atomics’ Reaper drone had Soleimani in its sights upon his commercial plane’s arrival in Baghdad. The $64 million drone is armed with laser-guided Hellfire air-to-surface missiles used in attacks on high-value terrorists.
US to Sell Anti-Radiation Missiles to Australia
The State Department approves a $138 billion sale of 110 anti-radiation missiles to Australia to arm its Boeing EA-18G Growler aircraft. The sale will increase capability in the region to deter threats and strengthen its homeland defense.
Firms to Pay $13B in Whistleblower Suit
Two firms will pony up $13 billion to settle whistleblower allegations of overbilling.
Navy Finds El Faro
The Navy finds El Faro, possibly upright, in 15,000 feet of water. The 33 lost crew included 17 members of Seafarers International, its training school in Piney Point.
A-10 Mechanics Moving into F-35As
The JSF remains top dog in the DoD budget while research and development approaches 20 percent of the Navy and Marine budget request for FY16.
Morning Coffee: Pentagon Cyber Budget Gets Boost
Increased spending will be aimed at improving cyber capabilities including cyber security, intelligence gathering, and reconnaissance.