Laser Tech’s Bumpy DoD History May Be Leveling
Big promises and failed expectations has limited DoD’s laser technology advances, but that may be changing.
F-35B Testing Outmaneuvers Dogfight Critics
Four F35-B take out nine enemy aircraft as the Marines approach the end of their testing of the new fighter jet’s combat readiness.
Sikorski Investigated for Illegal Billings
United Technologies blames a subsidiary, says Lockheed knew of the investigation before agreeing to acquire Sikorski from United Technologies.
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.
Marine & Navy Officer Fired Guns in Chattanooga
A Navy officer and a Marine fired their sidearms attempting to subdue the gunman who killed five service members last week in Chattanooga, TN.
Is the US Still Preparing for the Wrong War?
Historically and still today, US weapon decisions build equipment to fight a different kind of war than the weapons ultimately face.
Legislators Reconsider Gun Ban on Military Bases
In the wake of a gunman’s killing of 4 Marines and a sailor at a recruiting station and Navy base in Chattanooga, legislators reconsider gun ban at military installations.
Hornet and F-35 Among Most Lethal Warplanes
All countries that funded the JSF will employ the F-35. This is crucial as the F-35 is most potent when operating as a fleet.
Can Network Virtualization Improve Readiness?
Network virtualization reduces the hardware surrounding resources, the military already uses it to streamline and save money.
OPM Hack of 1.1 Million Fingerprints Troubling
Security professionals and cybersecurity experts do not know what to expect from the theft of 1.1 million fingerprints as part of the OPM hack.
