June 3, 2026

Sequestration Cuts Could Equal Government Furloughs

furloughs

Congress leaves town without fixing sequestration or passing a permanent budget.

There’s a New Sheriff in JSF Town

F-35B JSF over Pax River

Maj. Gen. Christopher Bogdan is in no mood for further Joint Strike Fighter testing and production shenanigans.

White House Sequestration Report Due to Arrive

capitol hill

It’s a week late, but the Obama administration’s report on sequestration spending should come Friday.

The Ghost of VH-71 Drives Layoff Debate

vh-71 presidential helicopter

Pentagon censure after the presidential helicopter shutdown is driving Lockheed to issue layoff notices before sequestration.

Deadline Day for White House Sequestration Plan

White House

The Obama administration must detail sequestration cuts today, according to a law signed last month.

Jacques Gansler: Go Slow on Acquisitions Reform

Jacques Gansler

Former undersecretary of defense for Clinton warns the Pentagon not to repeat past mistakes.

Dem Platform Stands By Defense Cuts

Barack Obama

The Democratic national platform calls for the elimination of “Cold War weapons.”

Marine F/A-18 Hornet Crashes at NAS Fallon

FA-18 C

Pilot successfully ejects from aircraft.

EPA Tells Pax to Improve Hazardous Waste Handling

hazardous waste sign

Base lawyers work with the Environmental Protection Agency to improve handling procedures after review.

Navy Wants to Fly Drones without Chasers

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

The Navy wants FAA approval to fly unmanned aircraft domestically without visual observers.