Defense
Senators from both parties are operating on multiple tracks to try to pry information from the Obama administration about the impact of $1 trillion in automatic spending cuts through sequestration that are set to take effect in January 2013. – DEFCON Hill
In a stemwinder for reporters at the defense titan’s annual media day, [Lockheed CEO Robert] Stevens gave many now-familiar arguments for why Congress must step in and prevent the sequester — then a twist. – DOD Buzz
How much will it really cost to shut down the Army’s ill-fated Future Combat Systems program? Up to $1.5 billion, potentially three times the “special termination cost” reported by Inside Defense on Friday. – AOL Defense
Renewable fuels for U.S. military ships and jets are likely to remain “far more expensive” than petroleum products absent a technological breakthrough, a study for the U.S. Air Force found on Tuesday, questioning a Pentagon push for alternative energy. – Reuters
The War
The House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday voted to reauthorize a law that gives officials broad leeway to conduct surveillance overseas when the target isn’t a U.S. citizen. – DEFCON Hill
Missile Defense
Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated Moscow’s strong opposition to the U.S. missile defense system on Tuesday, saying that President Barack Obama’s re-election would not end the dispute and insisting on joint development of the shield. – Reuters
