I think members of the subcommittee have increasing assurance about both the timing and effectiveness of the program as we go on.

If we authorize a Continuing Resolution with regard to Overseas Contingency Operations (OCO) funds, what would the effect be upon your ability to backfill these combat losses?

the emphasis on competitive prototyping is intended to mitigate this risk for the government.

one of the consistent criticisms of the Department of Defense acquisition is the early commitment to immature technologies that then do not progress as expected or promised.

The Navy's failure to execute the planned purchase of 29 aircraft in fiscal year 2016 would break the multi-year procurement contract.

that's only a very small slice of the recruiting that's done by our military, but I can just say that they are extraordinary young men and women.

We need better cooperation and transparency between the executive branch, DOD, and Congress in order to ensure all parties fully understand our national security challenges.

If I may, General, let me ask you about a related technology issue, and I think I may know the answer but I want to be sure we have it on the record.

I think it is brought into the starkest and most staggering profile by the Russians in effect thumbing their nose at us in Ukraine.

Your estimates that you gave earlier about the reduction in costs are dependent on all of those allied purchases going through.

What will you do then in coming to us with the results of those more up-to-date analyses and the exercises that you have planned?

We are voting at 4:30 p.m., and we also have a meeting of our full committee afterwards to talk about sequestration.

I know that the three of you--and I'm so glad that you made reference to this aspect of it--see the job of equipping and supporting our military through the eyes of the soldier who is out there doing the job of combat, as you three have…

This is serious business and I think as you've sensed at this table it's a bipartisan feeling.

The F-35 will form the backbone of U.S. air combat superiority for generations to come.

Certainly, I would hope that those reports and records will be made transparent.

In my view, if it's simply penalties for breaking contracts, let the Russians try to collect from us.

I hope there will be bipartisan support for a letter that I have drafted to be sent to Secretary of State Kerry asking that we cease all purchases of military equipment from Russia across the board.

I just wanted to clarify, General Campbell.

The F-35 Lightning II is the Department of Defense's (DOD) largest acquisition program, and its importance to our national security is immense.

You mentioned the issue of transparency.

our Military Services are probably the most impactful or one of the most impactful forces in shaping our civilian society

What is the replacement plan for these lost aircraft?

What about the loss of the 39 helicopters? Will that break apart the multi-year procurement?

cost is widely reported as the main problem with carrying two engines through technology development on a competitive basis.