July 19, 2026

Manufacturing Forum to Meet July 23

Made in St. Mary's

Manufacturers & “makers” invited to the Manufacturing Forum’s next meeting July 23, 8 am at Lenny’s Restaurant in California, MD.

Read More

F-35s Perform Well Against Army in War Games

defense stocks

No F-35 was “shot down” during the fighter jet’s first major participation in Green Flag exercises, but is not as maneuverable as F-22 or F-16.

Read More

St. Mary’s R&D Growing Faster than Nation’s

research

Most tech growth in SoMd is R&D in physical, engineering and life sciences — 93 percent growth since 2001; and 84 percent growth in engineering services.

Read More

Lockheed Becomes TPP Benefactor Member

Lockheed Martin Corporation joins TPP benefactor members taking a leadership role in the region in workforce, community, and STEM support

Read More

Pilot Says F-35 Can’t Dogfight

F-35 top test pilot UK

Maneuverability of the Joint Strike Fighter is insufficient to participate in a dogfight, according to a brief by a test pilot.

Read More

Local Companies, CEO Earn Leading Edge Titles

Leading Edge Awards

As leaders in the Southern Maryland business community, Leading Edge Award winners were honored June 10.

Read More

Primes Rate Their Subs

Prime contractors assess sub-contractors, find room for improvement.

Read More

Running Moonshine: “Wasn’t Nothing to It”

Moonshiner’s son, “Nace” Mattingly, drove whiskey made in kettles across Southern Maryland to Washington DC during the 1940s.

Read More

Jack Russell Launches 2-Day Student Charters

Jack Russell at shore

Squirmy, slimy & wet; lessons of practical safety & best ecological practices at the shoreline; student charters for “crew” aged 10-14.

Read More

Navy Unmanned Weapon Systems Gets Director

RADM Robert P. Girrier

Navy names RADM Robert P. Girrier its first director of unmanned weapon systems,

Read More