Navy Urged to Revise Ship Delivery Policy
The Government Accountability Office is urging the US Navy to revise its ship delivery policy to keep defective and incomplete ships from entering the service branch’s operational fleet. Shipbuilders often deliver ships to the Navy with multiple defects.
Can NSA & CYBERCOM Divorce?
Discussion of separating the NSA and Cyber Command includes severing the ‘dual-hat’ leadership. Questions remain about what CYBERCOM would look like as an independent organization.
Navy Continues Testing With Biofuels
In tests this month at NAS Patuxent River, the Navy went all out to experiment using 100 percent biofuels for its jets.
More Delays for USS Gerald R. Ford
The USS Gerald R. Ford, with its $13 billion price tag, is the most expensive warship in history. Already two years behind schedule, it faces more delays after the Pentagon’s top weapons tester concluded the ship is still not ready for combat.
US Readies For ‘Emerging Battlefield’ on Internet
On the Internet battlefield, who should the US fear most?
End of Vietnam Arms Embargo Draws Mild Chinese Response
China’s response to the United States’ abandonment of its Vietnam arms embargo was muted, masking simmering regional tensions.
Senate Passes 2015 Spending Bill
The $1.1 trillion 2015 spending bill approved by the Senate over the weekend funds most of the federal government through the next fiscal year.
NDAA Deal Reduces Benefits
The pay and benefits cuts were backed by both the DoD and White House in an effort to slow the growth of personnel costs.
House Fears Cuts Will Damage Contractors
Sequestration cuts and the scheduled end of some major weapon acquisitions could damage the defense industrial base.
F-35 Completes Flight Test Milestones
Stealthy fighter successful in three separate flight tests including air-to-air combat capability.
