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Air Force

Air Force To Deliver F-35A IOC Notice Next Week, Donley Says

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

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The Air Force will deliver an initial operational capability (IOC) notice to Congress for the F-35A next week, a significant milestone in a key Defense Department program. Air Force spokesman Lt. Col. John Sheets said yesterday that the IOC declaration means the service will have enough aircraft and trained airmen to accomplish the mission of the F-35A, the Air Force’s conventional variant. Sheets said when the Air Force announces its IOC date, there will be additional details about the criteria…

Army

Lawmakers Request DoD Briefing On Army’s Planned Cuts To Aviation Procurement

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers has sent a letter asking the Pentagon for a briefing on the potential industrial base impacts as a result of the Army’s planned cuts […]

Congress

CENTCOM Looking To Lessons Learned From Use Of LUCAS Drones

U.S Central Command (CENTCOM) is looking to lessons learned from its use of Low-cost Unmanned Combat Attack System (LUCAS) drones by Phoenix-based SpektreWorks, according to CENTCOM head Adm. Brad Cooper. […]

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]