McCain Keeps Pushing New Acquisition Rules
“Outrageous overruns” and failures in Pentagon procurement do not reflect “concerns of the taxpayers of America,” says Sen. McCain.
Senate Readied to Take Up Defense Policy Bill
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell positions Senate to take up defense policy bill, procedural votes could come today, June 2, 2015
China’s Territory Expansion Efforts Draw US Ire
China’s development of artificial islands in So. China Sea draws criticism from DoD officials, including US Pacific Command head Adm. Harry Harris.
Navy Chief Sticks With Surveillance UCLASS
Congress doesn’t like it, but Navy Secretary Ray Mabus sticks with a “surveillance” UCLASS rather than “strike.”
Kendall Skeptical Giving Acquisition to Chiefs
“[When] services have dominated decisions about the structure of a program… we’ve had some pretty big train wrecks,” says DoD’s top procurement official.
China Russia Cyber-Pact Concerns US
China Russia Cyber-Pact increases tensions between China and the US.
Penn State Finds Chinese Hackers & Goes Off-Line
Penn State, developer of sensitive technology for the US Navy, finds Chinese hackers embedded in their engineering computer network.
UCLASS Won’t Have Deep Strike Capabilities
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. The Navy’s decision on its UCLASS capabilities may be narrowing. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus says the Navy UCLASS probably won’t possess autonomous deep strike capability, reports USNI. Two acquisition reform bills — one from the Senate one from the House — are progressing toward marriage or an “ugly collision,” reports the Hill. DefSec Ashton Cater announces two nominations: Adm. John Richardson,…
Hornet Fighter Jet Crashes in Persian Gulf
Both pilots ejected without serious injury, the Hornet was lost, the crash occurred just after launch and was not the result of hostile activity.
Amazon UAS Patent Reveals ‘Bring it to Me’
Imagine ordering a snack for delivery when you’re stuck in traffic, Amazon has a plan.
