June 4, 2026

The F-35 is Back in the Air

F-35C JSF formation

After an investigation into a cracked engine blade, the Joint Strike Fighter flies again.

Boosting and a Little Tough Love for Navy Buyers

contracts

Contracting veterans urge government contracting staff to love their profession or leave it.

Navy to Relocate Triton Program to Pt. Mugu

MQ-4C Triton

About 700 jobs will be moving to California to support the Navy’s surveillance drone.

Another Rough Week for the JSF

f-35 nose

Safety investigations, layoffs and official criticism buffet the Joint Strike Fighter program.

DoD Slowing Contractor Payments to Preserve Cash Flow

Pentagon Capitol

Pentagon says it will honor current contracts but faces a cash crunch with sequestration.

Furloughs Won’t Hit Immediately in March

US Capitol

Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.

FAA Begins Drone Test Site Selection This Month

x-47b landing

FAA announces intention at AUVSI event in Virginia.

Hawkeye, Poseidon and JSF Face Cuts

p-8a poseidon torpedo

Navy says it will cut aircraft carriers too.

Federal Union Wants Contractors to Pay for Cuts

dollar cut

American Federation of Government Employees says savings on contracts could cover furlough costs.

Pentagon: BRAC Is Back for Fiscal 2014

Pentagon Capitol

Another round of base closure will be proposed in the fiscal 2014 Pentagon budget request March 25.