Navy Eliminates Office Overseeing Warfare UAVs
The Navy’s Office of Unmanned Warfare Systems has been eliminated, and its functions are being distributed to other offices. OPNAV N99 was set up less than two years ago to oversee the warfare development of UAVs by then-NavSec Ray Mabus.
New US Challenge: Dealing With N. Korea
North Korea’s latest nuclear test was the biggest recorded detonation since the country began underground testing in 2006. Analysts say this is a key step toward developing missile capable of reaching the US mainland.
Hypoxia Nagging Safety Problem in Some Aircraft
Pilots in F/A-18 Hornet variants and EA-18G Growler aircraft may be vulnerable to hypoxia-like symptoms.
Searching the Bay for Sunken Aircraft
The search for sunken aircraft from NAS Patuxent River continues in the Chesapeake Bay.
Aging Aircraft Forces Trips to the ‘Boneyard’
Lives for older aircraft are being stretched as waits have lengthened for delivery of the F-35 series.
Showtime at Farnborough: T-100, UCAVs, F-35
Lots to look at at Farnborough, from trainers to fighters, to unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
Obama: Troops Will Remain in Afghanistan
New realities lead to the president’s decision to leave a force in Afghanistan.
Infrastructure Moves Up on HASC Budget List
After years of shifting infrastructure dollars to acquisitions, the House Armed Services Committee looks ready to pony up for bricks and mortar.
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.
F-35 A No-Show at Farnborough Show
Airworthy? Check. Britain bound? No. The F-35 will stay home until safety concerns are satisfied.
