C-27J Reemerges Despite AF’s Boneyard Plans
By Michael Hoffman on Thursday, May 16th, 2013 ![]()
Air Force issues request for proposals to procure more of the controversial cargo aircraft despite plans to send the C-27J fleet to the boneyard.

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Air Force issues request for proposals to procure more of the controversial cargo aircraft despite plans to send the C-27J fleet to the boneyard.
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In its first policy offering, Strategic Landpower Task Force defends the need for Army, Marine Corps and Special Operations Forces from budget cuts.
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Vice Adm. Richard Hunt, head of the LCS Council, spoke with reporters Wednesday to explain the steps taken to address problems found in the Navy’s LCS report.
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Amos told Congress Thursday the Marine Corps will temporarily station 550 Marines in Spain to support AFRICOM.
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Pentagon leaders delayed their OCO budget proposal until they have a better idea on what troop levels will be in 2014.
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Marine Corps commandant recommends the LPD serve as the LSD replacement soon after commissioning the Arlington.
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Defense companies with Ground Combat Vehicle development contracts claim the Congressional Budget Office didn’t analyze the correct model for its study.
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Congressional Budget Office issues a report that blasts Ground Combat Vehicle listing alternative vehicles as better options for the Army.
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State lawmakers weigh in on the contentious light plane contract for the Afghan air force as the representatives try to ferry jobs to their respective districts.
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Congress includes $380 million in CR for MEADS in its final year of development even though Senate voted 94–5 to end funding for the controversial program.
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The Air Force can’t pay for flying hours, tuition assistance or training because of sequestration but threatening fantasy football leagues is a bridge too far.
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Officials said the decision is purely for personal reasons. Aeronautics chief to be replaced by the head of the F-35 program.
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The head of Naval Suface Forces recommended the Navy re-evaluate the next flights of LCS in a classified report to the CNO.
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Frank Kendall, the Pentagon’s top weapon’s buyer, throws cold water on the growing belief that fixed price contracts can cure the military’s acquisition ills.
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Air Force acquisition officials stresses the need to end the continuing resolution to give leaders the ability to protect contracts like the fixed price tanker contract.
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Program failed to meet 30 percent of management objectives calling the fifth generation fighter a “financial risk.”
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U.S. National Security Adviser goes public with the White House’s concerns about the number of cyber attacks hitting the U.S. from China shores.
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With the Pentagon and CIA under pressure to release more drone information, U.S. Air Force removes statistics from monthly airpower statistics.