March 29, 2024

X-47B Sparks UFO Reports

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

Drone’s cross-country transport to Pax River alerted conspiracy theorists.

V-22 Engages in Firefight

MV-22 Osprey

Tilt-rotor aircraft faces the heat of battle for the first time.

Defense Bill Deal Reached

capitol hill

Contains $834 million in earmarks and might get vetoed.

Panetta Cancels Pax Trip

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter sunset

Was scheduled to meet with F-35 testers.

Defense: Weak Job Creator

Study says butter makes more jobs than guns.

Sea Trials Find Problems

F-35B’s fan door malfunctions and vertical landings slow ship down.

Morning Coffee 8-26-11

Navy ships pull out of Norfolk ahead of hurricane Irene landing.