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Joint Strike Fighter Limited by Inadequate Software

The F-35’s software development is plagued by underperformance and delays, raising serious concerns about the JSF’s reliability.

February 10, 2025 — Sean Kennedy 1739205942

Navy and Congress Share Blame for Ship Modernization Waste

The Navy wasted nearly half of the money spent on modernizing seven cruisers; members of Congress are also to blame.

January 22, 2025 — Sean Kennedy 1737584078

Pentagon Is Now 0-7 In Passing a Clean Audit

For the seventh straight year, the Pentagon failed its financial review.

November 25, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1732568604

The Pentagon's Rock-bottom Readiness Rates

The Pentagon’s tactical aircraft have woeful readiness rates across the board, including its newest aircraft, the F-35.

October 31, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1730402364

House Defense Bills Break with Pentagon Guidance

Disagreements between the Pentagon and the House of Representatives over the number of F-35s to be purchased will drive up costs.

July 8, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1720472315

CCAGW Urges House of Representatives to Oppose H.R. 8371

Title V of H.R. 8371 would slow deployments and improvements to the VA electronic health record management system. 

May 16, 2024 — Eric Maus 1715874157

Joint Strike Fighter: Costing More and Flying Less

A new GAO report indicates the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter is costing more and flying less.

April 30, 2024 — Sean Kennedy 1714501229

Broadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program

The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.

December 15, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1702661268

Broadening Participation Will Strengthen National Security Space Launch Program

The Space Force has taken a positive step to increase competition in its National Security Space Launch program.

December 15, 2023 — Sean Kennedy 1702616400