June 4, 2026

Election Could Polarize House Armed Services Committee

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Election turnover could threaten the bipartisan atmosphere of Congress’ House military oversight committee.

Is the New P-8A Sub Hunter Less Capable Than the Old P-3?

p-8a poseidon torpedo

The P-8A Poseidon has a smoother ride and better computers but no magnetic sensor.

Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress

Leon Panetta

Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.

Maryland to Lose $2.5 Billion to Sequestration?

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Officials are estimating the impact of sequestration’s mandatory cuts on the state.

VADM Dunaway Lays Out NAVAIR Priorities

Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway

Turnaround time, interoperability and cost reduction to drive Naval Air Systems Command at Pax River.

Women on the Rise in Defense Firms

woman executive

The big firms still dominate the defense industry, but women are increasingly in charge.

Sequestration Cuts Could Equal Government Furloughs

furloughs

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

Hoyer, Dems Call for Congress to Stay in Town

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House Democrats urge the GOP leadership to cancel the Congressional recess and deal with sequestration.

F-35C Finally Catches a Carrier-style Landing Wire

F-35C JSF formation

The redesigned tailhook succeeded in catching a test wire three out of five times.

Time May Be Up for Pre-Election Sequestration Deal

capitol hill

As has been long predicted, Congress is not likely to fix automatic defense cuts before the election.