Minefields at Sea Remain a Threat
Inexpensive minefields at sea can wreak destruction well beyond their cost.
Special Ops Bulk of U.S. Strategy vs. ISIS
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. An anticipated Congresssional authorization of U.S forces against ISIS will rely on special ops, Senator Richard Blumenthal, D-CT, told Defense News. Under the Obama administration’s current strategy, only a small fraction of the military actually will participate, he said. International sales could eventually account for 30 percent of Lockheed Martin Corp’s annual revenue, Chief Executive Officer Marillyn Hewson told Reuters on Wednesday. Hewson…
US Unprepared for Major Cyber Attacks
DISA and the US Cyber Command are doing a good job of preventing defense network cyber attacks but the rest of government is not as well protected.
DHS Cybersecurity Can Now “Hack Back”
A controversial DHS cybersecurity program that monitors Internet traffic government-wide is now blocking malicious operations on federal networks.
Shipboard Laser Weapons Advance
Shipboard laser weapons move closer to deployment after recent successful testing but the system is still in the experimental phase.
Who Will Take Hagel’s Job?
First Jack Reed, now Michèle Flournoy say they don’t wish to be considered for Secretary of Defense, leaving Deputy Defense Minister Bob Work and his predecessor, Ash Carter still in the running.
Fed Workers Greatest Cyber Threat
Government employees account for at least half of all federal cybersecurity breaches reported annually since 2010.
Wind Farm Debate Continues
The Somerset County Wind Farm debate continues after a 2-2 vote allows the project to move forward, but not necessarily to a final vote.
Young Veterans Elected to Congress
Congress will include the largest class of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans next year, although the overall number of veteran lawmakers continues to decline.
F-35C Lands on USS Nimitz
An F-35C Lightning II made an arrested landing aboard the USS Nimitz in an important milestone for both the stealth fighter and naval aviation history.
