It's Time for Tough Choices.

The article discusses the impact of U.S. budget cuts on the country's defense industries and defense capabilities as of November 4, 2013. Defense contractors' move to reduce their innovation investments because of uncertainty with returns and to delay strategic acquisitions. The failure of the government to manage the national budget and its adverse effects on the performance of defense contractors. Tips for defense contractors on how to survive the government's budget cuts are presented.