Triton Sensor Matures; Internet Reaches the Moon
It’s all about surveillance, cybersecurity and learning to thrive in a virtual world; the Navy is among the leaders.
Large Contractors: Profits Up, Sales & Lobbying Down
Large defense firms fared better than small firms in the first round of sequestration and small companies are urged to raise their visibility as analysts predict budget contractions will continue.
Furloughed Get Full Benefits; Defense Stocks Up, for Now
The stock of the X-47B is climbing. This month it became the first Navy program or product to snag one of Popular Mechanics’ Breakthrough Awards.
Pentagon to Examine JSF Costs, Pessimistic about Budget Fix
Reeling with productivity losses from the shutdown and facing another sequestration hit, the Pentagon continues with plans to sell $10.8 billion in munitions to Persian Gulf allies.
Obama Signs Bill to End Looming Fiscal Crisis
Congress passed and Obama has signed a bill to finally clear the way to reopen government and avoid default.
Senators Hopeful; Seek Sequester Flexibility
As Senate leaders near an agreement to avert a debt crisis and re-open government, House Speaker John Boehner continues fighting for a GOP bill but fails to win the support he needs from Republican conservatives.
Furlough & Paycheck Uncertainty Continues
Furloughs and rolling recalls complicate payroll while the unresolved back-pay bill leaves possible full restitution for a full furlough spent at home. The Pentagon reports civilian morale is dropping.
GOP Hawks Say Drop Obamacare from Budget Battle
Movement in the Republican Party and from the White House seeks ways to get the federal budget on track and remove Obamacare from the battle.
Obama Puts Debt Ceiling on the Table
Despite DoD’s return to work, the furlough continues to threaten employment deep into contractor personnel ranks and back pay not yet confirmed. We hit the debt ceiling in eight days.
DoD Workers Return, Some Might Not Stay
Returning DoD workers also reduced furloughs in defense contracting firms, but legislators appear ready to extend the spending freeze as they argue about raising the debt ceiling.
