Defense Stocks Fall on Obama Re-election

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Raython, L-3, Lockheed and Northrop take a beating on the Street.

Lower Profits, Little Growth for L-3, CACI

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L-3 posts lower profits, and organic growth declines for CACI.

Bye Bye Blimp

Navy photo of an MZ-3 Warlock blimp being tested in Yuma, Ariz.

A frequent local visitor last year, the Navy’s blimp is now mothballed.

Joint Chiefs: No More Cuts

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Military’s top officials warn that further cuts could be catastrophic for military.

Super Comm. Eyes Defense

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Congress’ debt reduction group finally addresses defense spending.

JSF Heads to Sea

F-35B STOVL

F-35B scheduled for sea trials next week.

Congress Leery of Green Fleet

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The Hill is losing enthusiasm for military’s green energy projects.

Prowler Flies on Biofuel

An EA-6B Prowler from the "Salty Dogs" of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) flies over Southern Maryland on a biofuel blend of JP-5 aviation fuel and camelina oil.

EA-6B is the latest NAVAIR jet to run on plant-based blend.

Morning Coffee 9-9-11

A young boy checks out a MQ-8B Fire Scout on display at the 2011 Pax River Air Expo. (Photo by Jay Friess)

Fire Scout team gears up for a new deployment.

Morning Coffee 8-26-11

NASA photo of Hurricane Irene

Navy ships pull out of Norfolk ahead of hurricane Irene landing.