March 29, 2024

State Law Holds Up Eastern Shore Wind Turbines

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Morning Coffee logoWelcome to Morning Coffee, a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning Naval Air Station Patuxent River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond. The Leader provides this link feature as a survey of the news and announcements affecting the local military economy. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff.

wind turbine farmSomerset County officials are holding up approval of new wind turbines after state law protects Pax River, according to Delmarva Now.

Pentagon withholds a 5 percent payment penalty for Lot 5 Joint Strike Fighters to punish Lockheed, Aviation Week reports.

Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is summoning industry executives to explain the impacts of sequestration on their businesses, Defense News reports. Meanwhile, The Hill reports that Republican Senators are trying to move the issue with Sen. Graham telling defense firms to notify their workers of impending layoffs and Sen. Ayotte stating that defense cuts are a sleeper issue in the election. Washington Technology says sequestration fears will make a long, hot summer for contractors.

Defense Tech has video of China’s aircraft carrier at sea.

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