UCLASS RFP Release Imminent
NAVAIR says the UCLASS RFP will be released after a final senior DoD review and approval scheduled to occur over the next three weeks.
Canada Wavering on F-35 Buy
If Canada doesn’t join the F-35 JSF program it may negatively affect the long-term affordability of the F-35 for all participants.
Boeing Succeeds with Derivative Aircraft
Boeing’s ubiquitous commercial jets form the basis of military aircraft versatility and efficiency.
Lockheed Again “Top” Contractor
Lockheed leads the “Defense News Top 100” list of the largest global defense firms with Boeing, BAE, Northrop and Raytheon rounding out the top 5.
Wind Farm Delay Possible
Sen. Mikulski placed language in the defense bill that could prevent the wind farm from proceeding until a turbine side effects study is completed.
Defense Contractors Look to World Market
More than 230 American defense contractors were at the Farnborough International Airshow along with a large contingent of top US government officials.
X-47B Precursor to Larger UCLASS Fleet
The Northrop Grumman X-47B’s future is unclear and a debate about just how much strike capability UCLASS aircraft should provide is still underway.
Senate Appropriations Panel Giveth and Taketh Away
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. A Senate panel on Tuesday approved nearly $550 billion in military spending as part of a bill that would keep alive weapon systems the Pentagon wanted to retire, Navy Times reports. The chamber’s Appropriations Defense subcommittee unanimously approved legislation that would give the Pentagon $489.6 billion in base spending and $58.3 billion in war funding. It would block a long list of weapon…
F-35 Fire ‘Isolated Incident,’ DoD Says
Redesign or part replacement not contemplated in securing airworthiness of F-35s.
F-35 Fleet Grounded
If the F-35B is going to fly at the UK airshows, then the four planes now at NAS Pax River probably need to take off by tomorrow morning.
