April 16, 2024

Morning Coffee: Hornet Tests IRST Sensor Pod

A successful first test of the Hornet’s sensor pod promises to transform air-to-air operations, according to the US Navy.

House Approves Spending Bill

capitol hill winter

The House of Representatives passed the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill and it now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

Hill Debates FY14 Defense Budget

Pentagon Capitol

The 2014 defense bill must pass by Dec. 12 to avoid a $50 billion cut hitting the Pentagon mid-January.

Could the JSF Go Unmanned?

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

Morning Coffee: Navy Kicks Off the Search for Next Fighter

The Navy releases a request for information about the generation beyond the Joint Strike Fighter.

Twilight of the Super Bug

Capt. Morely speaks on winding down the F-18 program … or not.

Morning Coffee

A morning roundup of news from Pax River, NAVAIR, the Pentagon and beyond.