April 20, 2024

F-35B Drops a Dummy Bomb for the First Time

F-35B JSF airborne weapon release

The Joint Strike Fighter program accomplished a significant test milestone Aug. 8, releasing a weapon in flight.

As War Ends, Drone Money Dries Up

tigershark uav

As the Afghan war winds down, the procurement bureaucracy will reassert control of UAV spending.

Pentagon Abandons BRAC Plans for Now

Pentagon aerial

DoD will pursue overseas base closures instead.

X-47B Begins Deck Handling Trials

X-47B UCAS-D in hangar

Attack drone is scheduled for carriers trials next year.

Air Force General to Take over JSF Program

Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan

Air Force Maj. Gen. Christopher C. Bogdan will replace Vice Adm. David J. Venlet as head of the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Morning Coffee: Kudos to the KMAX

Kmax helicopter

Vice Adm. David Architzel praises the performance of the KMAX unmanned helicopter during its Afghanistan deployment.

New Software Improves F-35C Landings

F-35C JSF new software

The new flight control software greatly improves glide path control.

Navy Putting $50 Million into Small Business Funding

money

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

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

PEO(U&W) command change

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

Could the JSF Go Unmanned?

jsf in hangar

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