Morning Coffee: Fell off the Burner
Circumstances well beyond The Leader’s control contrived to disappear Morning Coffee and a few other posts yesterday. Here we try to catch up.
Alternatives to the LCS Beginning to Arrive
The Navy taskforce seeking a future with or without the LCS is beginning to receive industry specs for alternatives.
A Pause for Memorial Day
Pausing at 3 pm on Memorial Day, says Moment of Remembrance founder Carmella LaSpada, is “a way we can all help put the memorial back in Memorial Day.”
Blue Angels Return to Maryland Skies
The elite acrobatic team returns to the Naval Academy for an air show on Wednesday and for Friday’s Naval Academy commencement.
White House Considering Defense Bill Veto
The administration says an election year budget that spares weapons and popular programs will prevent the Pentagon from directing needed resources to the military.
US Charges China With Cyber Espionage
The alleged economic cyber spying by a Chinese military unit was aimed at gaining competitive advantages for Chinese companies.
O’Malley Vetoes Wind Farm Delay Bill
Governor said the bill would send “a chilling message” to the clean-energy industry but Steny Hoyer and John Bohanan point to NAS Pax River impacts.
RADM Winters Describes New UCLASS RFP Details
RADM Mathias Winter, unmanned aviation executive officer, provided new details this week regarding requirements for its UCLASS development effort.
International F-35 Buys a Program Breakthrough
Recent F-35 commitments by Australia and Turkey and expected orders from South Korea and Singapore are seen by analysts as major upturn for the program.
Navy UAVs Integrate, Collaborate Across All Services
The Navy & Marines are integrating their UAV systems and additionally collaborating with the more experienced Army and Air Force to accelerate development of naval UAV technologies.
