April 18, 2024

China’s J-31 Stealth Fighter Unveiled Soon

The J-31 stealth fighter is a land based jet but could also evolve into a carrier based ‘naval configuration’, and become a direct competitor for the F-35.

International F-35 Sales Boost Lockheed

The aeronautics division saw revenue rising from $3.41 billion to $3.86 billion and operating profit from $407 million to $453 million.

More than 400 Military Drones Crashed Since 2001

Military drones crashed into homes, farms, runways, highways, waterways and an Air Force C-130 Hercules transport plane in midair.

Average Maryland VA Wait is 81 Days

The Maryland average wait time is the fourth-longest for examined VA facilities and is more than five times the VA-defined guideline.

Contractors and DoD Must Change to Stay Competitive

Pentagon Capitol

Defense contractors and the US military must globalize and adopt more commercial practices.

Blue Angels Return to Maryland Skies

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The elite acrobatic team returns to the Naval Academy for an air show on Wednesday and for Friday’s Naval Academy commencement.

Morning Coffee: MD House Passes Turbine Moratorium

wind turbine farm

SoMd legislators sought the moratorium fearing radar interference from a wind turbine farm on the Eastern Shore of Maryland across the Chesapeake Bay from NAS:PaxRiver.

Triton Sensor Matures; Internet Reaches the Moon

MQ-4C Triton

It’s all about surveillance, cybersecurity and learning to thrive in a virtual world; the Navy is among the leaders.

F-35B Successfully Releases an AIM-120 Missile

F-35B JSF AIM-120 release

Pax River’s Joint Strike Fighter test team continues to make testing progress.

Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

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Budget cuts threaten upcoming shows by the Navy’s flying demonstration team.