April 25, 2024

Navy Putting $50 Million into Small Business Funding

money

Rapid Innovation Fund provides up to $3 million for small projects.

4.8 Million Americans Now Hold Security Clearances

security clearance

The number is up from 4.2 million in 2010.

Rear Adm. Winter Takes Command at PEO(U&W)

PEO(U&W) command change

Rear Adm. Shannon retires from service at Pax River ceremony.

Sea Dragon Goes Down in Oman

H-53E Sea Dragon

The MH-53E aircraft was part of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15.

Congress Forces Pentagon to Account for Cuts

Pentagon Capitol

House votes to give Pentagon 30 days to plan for sequestration cuts.

Washington Locked in Sequestration Frustration

capitol hill

Two million jobs could be on the line as Congress faces down the sequestration deadline this week.

Could the JSF Go Unmanned?

jsf in hangar

The U.S. Naval Institute speculates that the F-35’s computer could fly itself.

Adm. Dunaway Coming to Command NAVAIR

Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway

Former NAWCWD commander to replace Vice Adm. Architzel.

Local Firms Get on Board the SeaPort-e Juggernaut

aircraft carrier

The $5.3 billion service contract has scores of eligible firms nationwide.

Lockheed Lays Off 740

job cut scissors

Job reductions hit the sensor unit, including 75 in the DC area, as defense giant tightens up.