Archive for August, 2011

The Air Force’s sky-high hopes for the F-35

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

The Air Force’s sky-high hopes for the F-35

As the Air Force ‘rolls out’ its new F-35A, it’s a reminder how much the service is counting on the program to succeed.

DoD denies reports Navy shot down Libyan Scuds

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

DoD denies reports Navy shot down Libyan Scuds

The Pentagon says Aegis warships did not intercept Scud missiles fired in the last days of the Qaddafi regime.

‘So that others may live … or die’

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

‘So that others may live … or die’

A Navy helo pilot makes the case for rotary wing units at a time when all the services are feeling the pinch.

AF: Raptors could resume flying ‘soon’

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

AF: Raptors could resume flying ‘soon’

CSAF says he expects a blueprint next week for fixing the F-22s and getting them back into full service.

America’s ‘strategic learning disability’

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

America’s ‘strategic learning disability’

A retired Army general laments Washington’s inability to think clearly and learn important lessons, even after 10 years of war.

The Navy’s new masters of energy

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

The Navy’s new masters of energy

SecNav wants to make the fleet and department leadership smarter about alternative energy and new technologies.

SASC chairman Levin: There will be a GCV

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 30th, 2011

SASC chairman Levin: There will be a GCV

The powerful Michigan Democrat lays down his marker as an ally of the Army’s new Ground Combat Vehicle.

DoD grapples with smartphone, tablet security

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 29th, 2011

DoD grapples with smartphone, tablet security

DoD’s network security officials want service members and workers to use the latest devices — but very carefully.

The Air Force’s B-2 deception

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 29th, 2011

The Air Force’s B-2 deception

Officials were in no hurry to make clear that a ‘minor’ B-2 engine fire actually sidelined the bomber for years.

The Pentagon’s dollars and cents

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 29th, 2011

The Pentagon’s dollars and cents

How much longer will Congress and the public put up with regular reports of Pentagon waste?

Coast Guard rescues Navy pilots

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 29th, 2011

F-22s fly again — briefly

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 29th, 2011

F-22s fly again — briefly

Some of Air Force’s flagship mega-fighters returned to the sky for a brief hop to escape an emergency.

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 26th, 2011

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

The week that was. The links that were.

Libya aftermath: What next for NATO?

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 26th, 2011

Libya aftermath: What next for NATO?

As NATO’s latest trial follows its final act, there’s more discussion about the alliance’s future.

Libya aftermath: Stopping the spread of weapons

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 26th, 2011

Libya aftermath: Stopping the spread of weapons

American officials may have a window in which to stanch the possible spread of Libyan weapons to terrorists. How long can it stay open?

Betting on the next wave of cyber-security

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Betting on the next wave of cyber-security

A top computer security provider hopes it has the answer to the next big wave of cyber-security threats. Will it work?

T-50 duo flight

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Senator urges DoD: Do better job defending F-35

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 25th, 2011

Senator urges DoD: Do better job defending F-35

A Texas lawmaker wants the incoming DepSecDef to ‘defend and advocate’ for the F-35 to safeguard it from budget cuts.

DoD: China’s rise continues. Now what?

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

DoD: China’s rise continues. Now what?

DoD’s long-awaited report on China’s military capability is packed with detail, but leaves key questions unanswered.

Amid austerity, Army will ‘protect’ acquisitions workforce

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Amid austerity, Army will ‘protect’ acquisitions workforce

The Army’s top acquisitions leader wants to keep her workforce, or increase it, as the service tries to knuckle down.