Monday, March 15, 2010

Military And Intelligence News Briefs -- March 15, 2010

EADS Tanker Rises Again? -- DoD Buzz

The tanker competition has grown so baroque that it’s easy to sometimes wonder what’s real and what’s delusion. The latest twist is that EADS and some of Europe’s governments are reportedly lobbying for a deadline extension on when tanker bids can be submitted.

Boeing’s brethren on Capitol Hill, sensing a possible threat to $35 billion for the company that means so much to their states, swung into action with little delay.

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MILITARY AND INTELLIGENCE NEWS BRIEFS

Navy, Marine Corps Leaders Stick to JSF Message -- Defense News

Official Announces Plans to Curb Fighter Program’s Cost -- US Defense Department

Navy acknowledges schedule for F-35 fighter is slipping -- Government Executive

Aging Aircraft: Cracks in USA’s F/A-18 fleet -- Defense Industry Daily

Russia to make 1,000 stealth jets, eyes India deal -- Reuters

Nuclear Smugglers Still at Work, Expert Says -- Global Security Newswire

The Debate Over German Security Policies -- Spiegel Online

How It Works: The Hurt Locker’s Bomb-Fighting Suit -- The Danger Room

Army Fast Tracks GPS Mortar Round -- Defense Tech

Army’s New Mod Plan Under Fire -- DoD Buzz

DoD Official Tied to Private Spy Effort -- Military.com

Some Great Military History -- New Wars

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