Archive for December, 2011

Can Congress ‘save’ the QDR?

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, December 15th, 2011

Can Congress ‘save’ the QDR?

Lawmakers want DoD to know its big flagship strategy isn’t a budget document, so it can go nuts.

Lockheed, Boeing battle for future of Aegis

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Lockheed, Boeing battle for future of Aegis

The defense titans both want the job of helping the Navy upgrade its signature combat system.

Blakey: 2011 was a good year, but…

By John Reed on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Blakey: 2011 was a good year, but…

The head of the Aerospace Industries Association worries about tough times in the near future.

JTRS’ season on the brink

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

JTRS’ season on the brink

After completing an important evaluation, everyone is waiting on the Army’s next big radio decision.

Another bid to stop the doomsday clock

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011

Another bid to stop the doomsday clock

Another group of lawmakers has another plan to save DoD’s budget from the guillotine. Again.

Time marches on for the F-22

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Time marches on for the F-22

The final Raptor was set to roll off Lockheed’s production line on Tuesday, and the jury was still out.

AvWeek details latest F-35 test issues

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

China’s new truck

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Highlights from the defense auth bill

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, December 13th, 2011

Highlights from the defense auth bill

The Iron Triangle reaches a shallow dip on the roller coaster before the first big drop.

Today’s Royal Navy in action

By Philip Ewing on Friday, December 9th, 2011

China still wants ‘explanation’ of U.S.-Aussie plans

By Philip Ewing on Friday, December 9th, 2011

China still wants ‘explanation’ of U.S.-Aussie plans

Beijing’s apparent concern about the American-Aussie Marine rotation plans hasn’t worn off. Yet.

Marines train for big at-sea takedowns

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, December 8th, 2011

Marines train for big at-sea takedowns

Marines and sailors want to keep proficient at quickly boarding and stopping suspect ships.

SecDef plans first visit to F-35

By Philip Ewing on Wednesday, December 7th, 2011

SecDef plans first visit to F-35

Panetta will see the F-35 in person and meet its test force, just not this week as first scheduled.

The Iran problem

By Philip Ewing on Tuesday, December 6th, 2011

The Iran problem

A new report says that despite the “unacceptable” rhetoric, the world may well accept a nuclear Iran.

The Pentagon’s ostrich strategy

By Philip Ewing on Monday, December 5th, 2011

The Pentagon’s ostrich strategy

What does it mean that no one wants to seriously face the worst-case scenario for defense spending?

Iran’s anti-ship missile

By Philip Ewing on Monday, December 5th, 2011

Amb: Russia won’t veto Euro-missile shield

By Philip Ewing on Monday, December 5th, 2011

Amb: Russia won’t veto Euro-missile shield

America’s ambassador to NATO says Russia won’t “drive” what happens with European missile defense.

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

By Philip Ewing on Friday, December 2nd, 2011

Weekend wrap: Expeditionary links

The week that was. The links that were.

GE, Rolls announce end to engine development

By Philip Ewing on Friday, December 2nd, 2011

GE, Rolls announce end to engine development

The companies say they’re giving up on their bid to pay themselves to build a second F-35 engine.

Alaska appeals for icebreakers

By Philip Ewing on Thursday, December 1st, 2011

Alaska appeals for icebreakers

A state leader says the Coast Guard must catch up in its response to the melting Arctic