TPP Panel: Early Collaboration Key to Program Success
Experts promote a more integrated evaluation framework to make transition from developmental testing to operational testing more effective.
DoD Projects Robust Aviation Future, Ignores Sequestration
JSF keeps to its growth path even as the FY14 defense budget languishes, the Army looks to even shrink more than previously projected and the Marine Corps looks to reduce forces as well.
Climate Change Will Require a Military Reponse
Climate change & security threats draw lawmakers’ attention, U.S. military aircraft draw little attention at Paris Air Show, EADS showcases Tropospheric Airship.
Defense Contractors Pay & Clearances Questioned
Contractor wages catch Senate budgeting attention again as security clearance questions fill both chambers. Next Fire Scout moves forward.
All F-35s Stay in Budget, BRAC Threats Stay Out
Despite dire fiscal reports from experts, House defense committee members remain opposed to BRAC, workforce reductions and pay caps for troops.
Triton Flies, Budget Micromanaged, No Funds for BRAC
As defense budgets are marked up, drones clear hurdles technically and philosophically.
First-Quarter GDP Preview Positive
But growth fails to offset sequestration uncertainty in military budgets.
U.S. Military Launches Charm Offensive with Chinese
Efforts are being made to warm relationships with Chinese military as angst over size of defense budget cuts continues in Washington.
Navy Wants to Fly Drones without Chasers
The Navy wants FAA approval to fly unmanned aircraft domestically without visual observers.
Morgan Talks Museum, FDR, Drones and Defense Cuts
Commissioner Todd Morgan recently went on television to talk about issues affecting the Eighth District.
