By Emelie Rutherford Pentagon leaders underscored their commitment to buying unmanned aircraft before a Senate panel yesterday, with the top uniformed officer saying the Joint Strike Fighter (JSF) could be among the last manned aircraft of its kind. Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Navy Adm. Michael Mullen told the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) during a fiscal year 2010 budget hearing that "we're in a real time of transition here in terms of future aviation." "The whole issue…
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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. […]
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 […]
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 […]