June 4, 2026

Senate Sees Final Vote Sunday, House Faces Quick Turnaround

It’s a nail-biter as decision on keeping government open is certain to go down to the wire.

Joint Chiefs: Sequester Compromises Strategic Imperatives

Budget squeeze laying groundwork for strategic failures, JCS say, as cost-cutting cooperation gets under way elsewhere for F-35 program.

Navy Lands F-35C at Elgin; Contractor Pay Cap in Immigration Bill

F-35C JSF formation

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.

Defense Contractors Pay & Clearances Questioned

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Contractor wages catch Senate budgeting attention again as security clearance questions fill both chambers. Next Fire Scout moves forward.

Furlough Impacts Widen, JSF Stays A Budget Winner

Despite reductions elsewhere, a month of achievements and cost savings is good news for the JSF. It’s more of a mixed bag for cyber-security.

Good JSF Departure Test as Budget Battles Loom

F-35 transonic

Sexual assault expected to drag into Congressional discussions of Defense budget authorization.

Pentagon to Cut UAV Spending by a Third

Pentagon Capitol

Significant reduction to UAV funding is expected even as investment is encouraged in “thrust” areas

Behold Lockheed’s Sea Ghost

Sea Ghost

Lockheed debuts images of its competitor to Northrop Grumman’s X-47B.

Sen. Cardin Says Reversing Sequester Is a ‘Long Shot’

Maryland Senator believes it will be tough to reverse the automatic cuts this year.

Continuing Resolution Passes the Senate

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The House must now approve Senate amendments and forward the bill to Obama to avoid a shutdown.