June 4, 2026

Pilot Dies in Blue Angels Crash in Tennessee

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A Blue Angels F/A-18 fighter jet crashed Thursday near Nashville, TN, killing the pilot just days before a weekend air show performance,

Progress Swift on JSF Takeoff, Landing Testing

F-35B

Progress has been quick on extensive preparations on board amphibious assault ships for short takeoffs and landings of the F-35B Joint Strike Fighter. This will ensure that the ships’ flight decks, sensors, and weapons systems can accommodate the first-ever deployment of the fighter jet set for 2018.

DefSec: China Building ‘Great Wall of Self-Isolation’

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Criticizing China’s actions in the South China Sea during the Naval Academy commencement address, Carter warned China that it is on a path to build a “great wall of self-isolation.”

DefSec Carter Prefers Senate Defense Spending Plan

A contest looms between House and Senate schemes for funding defense spending.

F-35B Jump Jet Set For Deployment Next Year

New Engine for F-35B Being Developed

The F-35B jump-jet stealth fighter is scheduled for deployment late next year in the Western Pacific.

Boehner May Delay Leadership Vote

Boehner

House Speaker John Boehner’s replacement will be voted on Thursday, but the vote for the No. 2 and No. 3 leadership slots may be delayed.

Primes Rate Their Subs

Prime contractors assess sub-contractors, find room for improvement.

TPP STEM Spotlight: Northrop Grumman Corp.

Scott Stewart receives STEM award from Sharmella Riggs NAVAIR

The Patuxent Partnership’s triumvirate mission to blend Government, Academics & Industry is virtually synonymous with the Patuxent River region’s goal to grow STEM education in Southern Maryland.

Lexington Park STEM Academy: Get Info March 18

From 6-7:30 pm, March 18, meet the teachers and learn about the Elementary STEM program at Lexington Park Elementary School.

TPP Special Awards to Science Fair Winners

Eight science fair winners also earned TPP Special Awards in four fields winning cash prizes totaling $600.