July 2, 2026

‘UFO’ Drone Makes First Flight from Pax River

x-47b UCAS first flight

The Navy made history today at Pax River after it conducted the first flight of the X-47B UCAS-D.

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New Software Improves F-35C Landings

F-35C JSF new software

The new flight control software greatly improves glide path control.

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From the Colbert Report to the Bay District

Last year, Dr. Missy Cummings was teaching Steven Colbert about UAVs. Now she’s lecturing in Lexington Park.

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Navy Alliance, Virginia Partner to Chase UAV Test Site

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

The Mid-Atlantic UAS Steering Committee wants one of six FAA designations for drone testing.

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UCAS Drone Going to Carriers in One Year

UCAS on carriers

Recent evaluations on board the USS Truman lay groundwork for X-47B testing next summer.

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DoD Gets a ‘B’ for Clear Writing; VA Gets an ‘F’

report card

The Center for Plain Language gives the Pentagon a passing grade for writing clearly, but fails the Veterans Administration.

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Pax River’s Fuels Team Powers RIMPAC Exercise

RIMPAC biofuel

NAVAIR’s fuels team is helping the Navy move closer to its goal of deploying a “fleet of ships powered by biofuels.”

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Manich Takes Deputy Position at AIR 1.0

Tony Manich

Anthony Manich was previously assigned as the principal deputy program manager for PEO (U&W).

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Pax River Computer Ensures Solid Nuke Communications

MCS-10

The Latest Mission Computer System for E-6B Mercury aircraft ensures the readiness of the Navy’s nuclear arsenal.

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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.

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