MQ-4C Triton Arrives at Pax
An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) arrived at NAS Pax River with 2 more expected in the next few weeks.
X-47B UCAS Completes Testing
The Navy’s X-47B UCAS completed its final test aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and returned to its home base at NAS Pax River after eight days at sea.
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.
Innovate Within Contracting System
While waiting for Congressional acquisition reform, experts believe there’s a lot of freedom to innovate within the existing federal contracting system.
K-MAX Crash Details
A report determined that the crash was preventable and occurred because the K-MAX pilots did not react quickly enough when it experienced unexpected wind.
Mechanical Failure Downs Global Hawk
Navy investigators conclude that a mechanical failure, not the crew’s actions, caused a NAS Pax River Global Hawk UAV to crash on the Eastern Shore in 2012.
Morning Coffee: UCLASS RFP Details and Analysis
The draft RFP is designed to generate industry input on design, development, construction and deployment.
Morning Coffee: NAVAIR Head Seeks Contracting Reform
Vice Adm. Dunaway says overhead costs overwhelm the implementation of new technology and that there is a “stranglehold” of proprietary systems.
Morning Coffee: Hoyer Supports Wind Farm Limits
Hoyer backs a bill that would place limits on a proposed wind farm because it may interfere with NAS Pax River flight testing radar.
Morning Coffee: DoD Contracts Continue Dive
DoD contracts fell 48 percent in February extending a drop that has awards near the lowest level in almost two years,
