A New Age of Aircraft Carriers?
China’s entry into the aircraft carrier club could change the balance of power in the Pacific.
White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices
Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.
Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress
Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.
Navy Rapidly Replaces X-47B Tailhook after Test Failure
Pax River UCAS-D team got help from Fleet Readiness Center South West at Naval Air Station North Island.
EPA Tells Pax to Improve Hazardous Waste Handling
Base lawyers work with the Environmental Protection Agency to improve handling procedures after review.
Senate, White House Square Off over Sequestration
Senate wants details on how automatic defense cuts will affect DoD. HASC chair thinks Pentagon is secretly planning for it.
New BAMS drone Unveiled in California
The Navy’s version of the Global Hawk will be know as “Triton,” son of Poseidon.
Morning Coffee: Congressman Aims at F-35 Funding
Rep. Atkin wants to withhold half of the F-35’s procurement spending unless the program issues a due date for operational capability.
Morning Coffee: House Tacks $4 Billion on Defense Bill
The bill is now $4 billion over the Pentagon’s request and $8 billion over what is permitted by the Budget Control Act.
Morning Coffee: Two Larger Fire Scouts Contracted
NAVAIR contracts Northrop to produce two MQ-8Cs, which are based on a larger airframe.
