June 3, 2026

Drones to Carriers Slowed by Organization

drones to carrier

Its technically possible to speed up merging unmanned vehicles and carriers, but organizationally it appears ‘impossible’ says VADM David Dunaway.

Norway Looks Solid for F-35 Purchase Commitment

A leaked document indicates Norway remains committee to F-35 procurement as its first model rolled off the Lockheed Martin line Tuesday.

Russian Role in Middle East Expanding Rapidly

Israel is concerned Russian weapons in Syria will reach Hezbollah.

Stealth: Not a Single Technology

stealth

Stealth is not a single technology, but a group of aligned disciplines.

Lockheed to Cut 500 Jobs in IT Services Unit

Lockheed says the cut it is not the result of the strategic IT review conducted after buying Black Hawk maker Sikorsky Aircraft for $9 billion.

Analyst Sees Drop in UK’s F-35 Order

F-35 JSF assembly line

Based on recent Royal Navy carrier decisions, the original 138 F-35s for the Navy and RAF combined, could drop to 100, suggests an aerospace analyst.

F-35 to Challenge A-10 in Close Air Support

F-35 challenge A-10

It is not unprecedented for a proven aircraft to compete against a new aircraft during test and evaluation, says the DOT&E chief.

Compass UAS Participates in Black Dart 2015

Compass Systems at Black Dart 2015

DoD’s live-fire, counter-UAS demonstrations at Magu Point included a UAS from Lexington Park, MD headquartered Compass Systems.

Navy OK Lets Construction of Wind Farm Begin

wind turbines

The wind farm of 104 turbines nearly 500 feet tall is being built near a radar system of the Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, NC.

Modern Warfare Could Leave F-35s Behind

F-35 JSF assembly line

Cost overruns, scheduling delays, & performance failures haven’t done it, but modern warfare may reduce the need for all 2,443 F-35s the US ordered.