Rapid Fire Feb. 22, 2013: Sequester Threatens Bookings more than Backlog

Rapid Fire Feb. 22, 2013: Sequester Threatens Bookings more than Backlog

* US defense acquisition undersecretary Frank Kendall encouraged his staff to start briefing their industry contacts about the effects of sequestration in a memo seen by Reuters. Comptroller Hale anticipates that new contracts are more likely to be delayed or...
Rapid Fire Feb. 22, 2013: Sequester Threatens Bookings more than Backlog

Rapid Fire Feb. 21 2013: Hi, My Name is Bob and I’m a Sequestrolic

Hi Bob! * As they had pre-announced yesterday, the Pentagon made their preparations for potential sequestration and furlough notifications official. There’s just 4 days left where Congress will be in session before this kicks in. DoD comptroller Bob Hale...
Rapid Fire Feb. 22, 2013: Sequester Threatens Bookings more than Backlog

ALAS: the Missile Cometh

ALAS mock-up(click to view full) The usefulness of over the horizon light precision strike weapons is becoming clear to navies, recently became clear to land forces, and was always clear to air forces. Serbia’s Yugoimport has been working on an “Advanced...