Video: X-47B “UFO” Launches from Pax Catapult
Northrop Grumman releases video of an X-47B catapult shot at Pax River.
Sen. Chuck Hagel – the next SecDef?
The former Republican Senator’s appointment to the Pentagon’s top job is looking more like a sure thing.
Fiscal Cliff Could Be $10 Billion Worse for Pentagon
DoD officials are hoping to have flexibility in implementing automatic cuts.
New Blows Hit JSF Program
Quality assurance issues and a potential loss of exclusivity haunt Lockheed’s latest fighter.
Unmanned Strike Drone Begins Testing on USS Truman
The Navy begins testing how the X-47B UCAS-D will integrate with aircraft carriers.
Canada Reconsidering JSF Commitment
Canada is taking another look at its JSF options as it looks to phase out its aging Hornet jets.
Maryland Stands to Lose Big in Sequestration
Five states have a lot to lose if sequestration proceeds. Maryland is one.
Civilian, Contractor Job Cut Targets Remain in Senate Bill
Though a House version has no provision for workforce reduction, the Senate’s defense bill targets up to 36,000 jobs.
Face the Music, Accept Some Budget Cuts, CEO Says
TASC CEO says defense industry should be realistic; some cuts “workable.”
X-47B Passes Catapult Test, Looks to Carrier Launch
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. The X-47B successfully completed its first shore-based tests at NAS Patuxent River, Defense Tech reports. The tests determined the aircraft structurally sound and aeromechanically successful using the U.S. Navy’s current steam catapult system. The Navy anticipates launching the X-47B unmanned aerial vehicle from a carrier next year depending upon the operational deployments of the ships, Defense Daily reports. (paywall) The Senate votes Monday…
