Lessons Learned in Red Sea, Ukraine
US Navy ADM Lisa Franchetti, chief of naval operations, said the service is taking lessons from its operations in the Red Sea to help US military leaders prepare for a potential future conflict with China. The service is also looking at what Ukraine has done to hold off the Russians in the Black Sea.
Clutch Problems Ground CV-22 Ospreys
US Air Force Special Ops grounded its fleet of tiltrotor CV-22 Ospreys last week after discovering “hard clutch engagement” problems. The Marine Corps said it will not ground its MV-22 Osprey fleet over the problem.
Funding Bill Passes, Avoids Shutdown, Includes More Aid to Ukraine
The US Senate passed a $1.5 trillion package late last week that funds the federal government through September and delivers $14 billion to help Ukraine. For 2022, the bill provides $728.5 billion in discretionary defense spending, an increase of $32.5 billion above 2021.
1st Guard Unit Receives Delivery of F-35s
The Vermont Air National Guard took delivery of the first two of what will become 20 F-35 jets. It is the first Guard unit to receive the aircraft.
DoD End-of-Year Contracts Awarded
End-of-the-year Department of Defense contracts have been awarded in the Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, region.
Defense Contractors Look to World Market
More than 230 American defense contractors were at the Farnborough International Airshow along with a large contingent of top US government officials.
DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow
Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.
White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices
Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.
Hoyer, Dems Call for Congress to Stay in Town
House Democrats urge the GOP leadership to cancel the Congressional recess and deal with sequestration.
