Penn State Finds Chinese Hackers & Goes Off-Line
Penn State, developer of sensitive technology for the US Navy, finds Chinese hackers embedded in their engineering computer network.
UCLASS Won’t Have Deep Strike Capabilities
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 Navy’s decision on its UCLASS capabilities may be narrowing. Secretary of the Navy Ray Mabus says the Navy UCLASS probably won’t possess autonomous deep strike capability, reports USNI. Two acquisition reform bills — one from the Senate one from the House — are progressing toward marriage or an “ugly collision,” reports the Hill. DefSec Ashton Cater announces two nominations: Adm. John Richardson,…
Hornet Fighter Jet Crashes in Persian Gulf
Both pilots ejected without serious injury, the Hornet was lost, the crash occurred just after launch and was not the result of hostile activity.
Amazon UAS Patent Reveals ‘Bring it to Me’
Imagine ordering a snack for delivery when you’re stuck in traffic, Amazon has a plan.
JSF Could Be ‘Biggest White Elephants in History’
In a scathing report of cost overruns and delays of the JSF, a former UK defense official says the fighter jet is already a white elephant.
Republican Budget Grows Defense
To meet sequestration caps, the GOP budget bill reduces civilian agencies, grows defense budget with the war-fund.
Amazon Reveals UAV Delivery Strategy
Last month’s publishing of Amazon’s patent reveals how the company expects to deliver packages via drone.
Navy Won’t Use V-22 for F-35 Refuel Platform
The Marines are developing a variant of the V-22 Osprey to refuel their F35B fighter jets, the Navy will keep its V-22s on carrier delivery duty.
FAA Considers Beyond-Line-Of-Sight UAV Regs
The FAA turns to UAV and drone makers to discuss how to move toward permitting unmanned flight beyond the line of sight of the operator.
US Cyber Czar: World Not Ready for Cyber Treaty
US State Dept. cyber envoy says too much unknown for an international treaty on cybersecurity.
