US Moon Landings Set Back 2 Years
Despite a flawless launch Monday by United Launch Alliance’s new Vulcan rocket, the first NASA-financed commercial lunar landing craft suffered a mission-ending fuel leak soon after launch. The malfunction of Astrobotic Technology’s lander, Peregrine, set back NASA’s lunar landing schedule by at least two years.
Analysis: Spending on UAS to Surge
Unmanned aerial systems will continue to be one of the most dynamic growth sectors of the world aerospace industry. Recent analysis estimates military UAS research spending is expected to be $71.8 billion over the next decade.
Secret Space Plane Launched Again
DoD’s secret X-37B space plane blasted off last week on another secretive mission. As in previous missions, the reusable, unmanned plane resembling a mini space shuttle carried classified experiments.
DoD Contracts Awarded Dec. 26-29
The US Department of Defense awarded these contracts in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC, from December 26-December 29, 2023.
A Christmas Day Military History Quiz
The US military has had some notable events that occurred December 25. The Department of Defense asks: How well do you know your Christmas Day military history?
Morning Coffee Off the Burner
Morning Coffee is off the burner for a winter break. We’ll be back Thursday, January 4, 2024.
Through the Lens: Military in Photos in 2023
DoD in Photos 2023 — The Defense Department offers a glimpse into the lives and work of US military members who work around the globe 24/7, 365 days a year to ensure the nation’s security.
More ‘Fat Leonard’ Cases Crumble
New court filings suggest more reduced charges, further crumbling of ‘Fat Leonard’ prosecutions. The massive, high-profile prosecution has been marred in recent years by prosecutorial misconduct and the escape of Leonard Glenn Francis, its key figure and the mastermind behind the worst corruption scheme in the Navy’s history.
Among Budget Cuts $15M From MD 5 Project
Among the $3.3 billion major expansion project reductions to Maryland’s capital budget is $15 million from the Route 5 Great Mills project,
US Firms Drag Down Global Arms Sales
Last year annual weapons sales by leading US defense companies fell, contributing heavily to the top 100 global defense companies suffering a real terms revenue dip of 3.5%. The US was the chief cause of the global decline. US competitor revenues across Asia and Oceania and the Middle East saw substantial increases.
