ONR Touts ‘Historic’ 1st Test of Laser Defense System
The US Navy has conducted a test of a new Layered Laser Defense system, which the Office of Naval Research is calling “historic.” The all-electric, high-energy laser weapon built by Lockheed Martin was used to defeat a target representing a subsonic cruise missile in flight.
Heron Systems the Big Dog in Aerial Dogfight Competition
An AI system developed by Heron Systems in St. Mary’s County beat one of the US Air Force’s top F-16 fighter pilots in DARPA’s simulated aerial dogfight competition. “Team Heron took out the real human Air Force F-16 Pilot 5-0 without taking any damage at all! Huge accomplishment for the team! What a day!”
MIT Study Finds Wind Turbines Interfere with Radar
The MIT study to assess impact of wind turbines on radar associated with testing at the Atlantic Test Range confirms potential interference; Lincoln Labs develops prototype for DoD to offset impacts on aircraft.
Eastern Shore Wind Energy Regains Momentum
Governments and businesses in the lower Eastern Shore of Maryland form a consortium to advance the development of a wind energy hub.
Navy OK Lets Construction of Wind Farm Begin
The wind farm of 104 turbines nearly 500 feet tall is being built near a radar system of the Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, NC.
House Defense Bill: Bit of Bad News for Everyone
National Defense Authorization Act leaves the House Armed Services Committee: No BRAC, no contractors replacing civilians, the A-10 stays.
Plan Abandoned for Wind Turbine Farm
Great Bay Wind Center abandons its plans to build a wind turbine farm in the Chesapeake Bay, blaming legislation of Sen. Barbara Mikulski’s.
Boh’s Efforts Pay Off: DoD Objects to Turbines
Del. John Bohanan ‘s pledge to protect NAS:Pax River from wind turbines that threatened the base’s testing mission, achieved a long-fought victory late last week when the Pentagon formally opposed the turbines.
FAA Rules PA Turbines Interfere With Radar
The FAA determined that wind turbines would interfere with radar used by Pennsylvania air traffic controllers at Erie International Airport.
Bohanan Speaks About Windmill Study Veto
The delegate pledges to continue fight on behalf of Pax and the Atlantic Test Range.
