Pentagon, House at Budget Standoff
House passes a $643 billion defense bill while Defense Secretary Leon Panetta tells Congress to quit larding up budget.
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 Moves to Boost Defense, Stop Auto-Cuts
Bills coming from the House’s defense appropriations and budget committees would protect military budgets.
Morning Coffee: New Bill Aims to Stop Defense Cuts
House bill would reverse cuts scheduled to take place under sequestration.
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: The Pros and Cons of Concurrency
Pundits debate the usefulness of producing weapon systems while they are still being tested.
Morning Coffee: Two Larger Fire Scouts Contracted
NAVAIR contracts Northrop to produce two MQ-8Cs, which are based on a larger airframe.
Morning Coffee: Venlet Going to Congress for JSF Grilling
Congress is considering cutting the program even further.
Morning Coffee: DoD Aviation Plan Ignores Money Troubles
The Pentagon’s long-term aviation plan doesn’t seem concerned about Congressional wrangling.
Morning Coffee: Navy Kicks Off the Search for Next Fighter
The Navy releases a request for information about the generation beyond the Joint Strike Fighter.
