DoD Budget: R&D vs Immediate Threats
Pentagon leaders say a returned emphasis on R&D is necessary for the US to maintain its competitive edge as a tug of war continues between them and the services still looking to fill near-term needs.
Snowden: NSA Spy Mission “Collapsing”
In a recent letter to “the people of Brazil” NSA leaker Edward Snowden offered to help that nation investigate alleged American spying but would require Brazil to provide political asylum because the US “government will continue to interfere with my ability to speak.”
Google Buys DARPA’s Favorite Robotics Lab
Boston Dynamics became the eighth robotics firm Google has purchased in the past six months. Current military contracts will be honored, say Google execs, but the company doesn’t seek to become a military contractor on its own.
Remembrances and a Bull Market on Military Strikes
As the victims of 9/11 were remembered, Kerry prepared to meet with Russia about removing Syria’s chemical weapons without a military strike while Wall Street surges on Tomahawk missile stock.
US & Russia Collaborate in the Air
Despite tensions between the nations, US and Russia are conducting joint exercises to intercept hijacked airliners.
Local Aviator Calls for Halt of F35-B
Not all F35s are equal; Chip Dudderar says the Marine’s version should be scrapped while testing proceeds on the Air Force and Navy models.
Auditors Continue to Warn of JSF Future Unaffordability
China producing competitive UAVs, Asian-Pacific defense budgets growing and terrorists are changing their communication patterns.
F-35 Budget Flies through Senate, Costs Predicted to Fall
Obama calls for nuclear reductions, Hagel says military will sustain nuclear weapons and delivery platforms. Nuclear Employment Strategy released.
Budget Hawks Call for Pentagon Spending Cuts
Conservative members want non-defense items stripped from budget.
Former Ambassador Says Russia Still Matters
James Collins tells St. Mary’s College that Russia is seeking respect on the world stage.
