Netherlands Says Yes to F-35; Insitu Wins $330M UAV Contract
Dutch government calls F-35 purchase “the most future-proof option.” Also, industry advances positive as DoD, law enforcement, and Congress weigh in on tragic events at Washington Navy Yard.
Expect a Week of Hearings: US Options on Syria
Little accord on Syria puts weaponry on alert throughout the world. President Obama demands citizens participate in US decisions.
Advanced Super Hornet Demo Debuts
The Hornet succeeds in the air, while on land the Air Force, Army and DIS enter a cooperative information sharing agreement while the Army and Navy discuss who will operate the Super Pond at Aberdeen.
For Quick Results, DoD Could ‘BRAC’ Two Commands
With the president scolding Republican hawks for holding up military needs by continuing sequestration, the Pentagon evaluates drastic budget cuts in DoD, such as eliminating two commands and 5,000 jobs.
Navy Lands F-35C at Elgin; Contractor Pay Cap in Immigration Bill
Video of the F-35C arriving at Elgin Air Force Base, but the price tag is giving international buyers the jitters. GE Aviation could be cutting costs with its new aircraft engine from a 3D printer.
Read the Joint Strike Fighter DOT&E Report for Yourself
Lightning vulnerability, late software, high costs and lowered performance plague the aircraft.
Congress Is Heading Over the Fiscal Cliff
A Senate deal to avoid automatic defense cuts falls through, and now sequestration appears inevitable.
Milkulski Is the New Senate Appropriations Chair
The Maryland Senator takes one of the most powerful seats in Washington.
New Blows Hit JSF Program
Quality assurance issues and a potential loss of exclusivity haunt Lockheed’s latest fighter.
Is Stealth Aircraft’s Effectiveness Only Skin Deep?
F-35 comes under increased scrutiny as adversaries’ radar becomes more sensitive and domestic defense spending cuts loom.
