MQ-4C Tritons Coming to PAX
MQ-4C Triton UAS’s will fly cross-country to NAS Pax River this fall after completing testing in California.
UCLASS RFP Release Imminent
NAVAIR says the UCLASS RFP will be released after a final senior DoD review and approval scheduled to occur over the next three weeks.
Canada Wavering on F-35 Buy
If Canada doesn’t join the F-35 JSF program it may negatively affect the long-term affordability of the F-35 for all participants.
X-47B UCAS Flies With F/A-18E
In a historic first, an unmanned X-47B UCAS both took off and landed alongside a manned aircraft, an F/A-18E Super Hornet.
Mikulski Pressured on Wind Farm
Maryland lawmakers, environmental groups and wind energy advocates want Senator Mikulski to remove spending bill language that would delay the wind farm.
Procurement Reform Reignites Conflict
Earlier testing may catch problems before money is wasted but the idea sparked old conflicts between the procurement shop and the testing office.
Innovate Within Contracting System
While waiting for Congressional acquisition reform, experts believe there’s a lot of freedom to innovate within the existing federal contracting system.
Cyber Attacks Not “Existential”
Countries with high-end cyber weapons might deter an effective security defense and should be countered by adopting a new standard for vital cybersecurity.
K-MAX Crash Details
A report determined that the crash was preventable and occurred because the K-MAX pilots did not react quickly enough when it experienced unexpected wind.
UCLASS Decision Coming Soon
A decision on whether the UCLASS aircraft will be primarily a scout or a bomber could be made this month.
