Archive for August, 2011

Northrop CEO pushes for unmanned export reforms

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Northrop CEO pushes for unmanned export reforms

Unmanned systems-makers want Washington to make it easier for them to do business internationally.

DoD: ‘Terabytes’ of data lost to cyber snooping

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

DoD: ‘Terabytes’ of data lost to cyber snooping

The Pentagon’s number 2 leader announced a “cyber-pilot” program in which DoD, other government agencies and contractors will joint forces on cyber-defense.

What does Russia’s fighter debut mean for the U.S.?

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

What does Russia’s fighter debut mean for the U.S.?

This week’s “debut” of the T-50 may change the future of air dominance. Then again, it may not.

U.S. must stick it out with Pakistan, leaders say

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

U.S. must stick it out with Pakistan, leaders say

Secretaries Panetta and Clinton say the U.S. and Pakistan basically have no choice but to work together against common foes.

Battleland: “Why can’t we get this right?”

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Can the ‘institutional Army’ remake itself?

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, August 16th, 2011

Can the ‘institutional Army’ remake itself?

The Army’s campaign of reform goes rolling along: Now, the top leadership wants to slim and improve the ‘generating force.’

Can the Army make itself understood?

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 15th, 2011

Can the Army make itself understood?

The Army wants to drop “kinetic,” “warfighter” and other buzzwords and acronyms in order to make things clearer. How long can this last?

UK to study F-35C ‘buddy’ refueling

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 15th, 2011

UK to study F-35C ‘buddy’ refueling

When the Royal Navy resurrects its carrier aviation, it won’t have any older fighters to refuel its F-35s, so they’ll need to learn the trick.

Shootin’ Stingers

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 15th, 2011

Report: Chinese pressure means no F-16s for Taiwan

By Philip Ewing on Monday, August 15th, 2011

Report: Chinese pressure means no F-16s for Taiwan

After delay upon delay, a report indicates the U.S. will finally deny Taiwan a batch of new F-16s, in part to avoid upsetting Beijing.

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 12th, 2011

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

The week that was. The links that were.

The next big carrier question

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 12th, 2011

The next big carrier question

Shipbuilders are warning not to do it, but the Navy is considering delaying the construction of a new aircraft carrier to try to save money.

GOP presses for early release of mega review

By Philip Ewing on Friday, August 12th, 2011

GOP presses for early release of mega review

Republican lawmakers want to know what DoD has come up with so far in its “comprehensive strategic review.” Will the Pentagon play ball?

The Army’s high hopes for its ‘energy task force’

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

The Army’s high hopes for its ‘energy task force’

The Army wants a quarter of its energy to be “renewable” by 2025, and officials hope a new office can help it get there.

A rare window into a closed world

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

A rare window into a closed world

The roll of names of the service members killed in Saturday’s helicopter crash provides a glimpse of the secret world of special operations.

Indian fighter showdown approaches endgame

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Indian fighter showdown approaches endgame

India says it’s close to deciding which new fighter jet it will buy, but key players in the aerospace game keep hoping the deal goes wrong — to their advantage.

Rumor Doctor: Did Army really issue ‘stress cards?’

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Defense warily eyes next phase in deficit deal

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Defense warily eyes next phase in deficit deal

Although there are no defense ‘hawks’ on the Super Congress, that may not mean more bad news for the Pentagon. Unless it does.

DoD vows no secrets will be compromised in SEAL film

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, August 11th, 2011

Just when you thought this summer would be wasted on depressing, serious, existential crises for our beloved Republic, with none of the ridiculous ‘scandals’ or non-stories that typically bubble up in the heat, here comes New York Republican Rep. Peter King to the rescue. King, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, is shocked — […]

China: Hey, we’re cyber-victims too

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

China: Hey, we’re cyber-victims too

A report from Beijing says China endured nearly half a million cyber-attacks last year, but most of them apparently didn’t originate where you might think.