April 26, 2024

NAVAIR Leadership Seeks to Clarify Budget Cut Rumors

NAVAIR logo

Officials says cuts are coming to Pax River’s contracted support services, but it will not be the rumored 15 percent haircut.

Bohanan to Open Seminar on New OMB Rules

John Bohanan

Industry meeting will focus on the implementation of OMB and DoD directives, which are impacting Contract Support Services.

Hoyer Talks New OMB Rules with Pax River Contractors

Steny Hoyer

Congressman Hoyer met with defense contractors to discuss new directives from the Office of Management and Budget.

Pax River Health Clinic Captain Fired

Capt. Lisa Raimondo

Navy cites a “significant lack of leadership and integrity” for its decision.

State Law Holds Up Eastern Shore Wind Turbines

wind turbine farm

New state law protecting Pax River’s radar ranges puts brakes on Eastern Shore wind power project.

Lockheed, Machinists Reach Agreement, End Picketing

Lockheed strikers

F-35 manufacturer and its machinists union agree to tentative terms.

Senate, White House Square Off over Sequestration

capitol hill

Senate wants details on how automatic defense cuts will affect DoD. HASC chair thinks Pentagon is secretly planning for it.

Lockheed, Machinists Agree to Mediation

F-35 JSF assembly line

Machinists at the Joint Strike Fighter plant and at Pax River have been on strike for two months.

F-35 Orders Pile Up as Lockheed Strike Drags On

F-35C JSF night takeoff

Lockheed Martin gets a half billion more to start building new F-35s and brings on workers to replace strikers.

GAO Loses Confidence in the F-35

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter sunset

The Government Accountability Office recommends reduced funding for the Joint Strike Fighter program.