GAO Calls F-35 “Not Affordable”
Draft report says the F-35’s long-term costs may be substantially higher than those of the existing F/A-18, F-15, F-16 and Harrier combat aircraft fleets.
Dunaway Opens “New Defense Environment” Panel
NAVAIR Senior Leadership will discuss AIRWORKS, Additive Manufacturing, Open Architecture, Weapons Modularity and Integrated Warfighting Capability (IWC), Sept. 24.
Taking Work to School: STEM Volunteers Sought
STEM Mentors Needed in Southern Maryland. There is a shortage of trained STEM volunteers in Southern Maryland schools. Contact MD Business Roundtable to help.
Get a Science Fair Mentor
NAVAIR/NAWCAD looks to engineers and scientists to serve as Science Fair Mentors for high school students. Register by Sept. 19.
Building Steam for STEAM at PaxSpace
PaxSpace introduces Curiosity Hacked is an inclusive, diverse, co-ed organization supporting the next gen of inventors & leaders. Learn more Sept. 17 or 18.
War on ISIS Boosts Defense Industry
The ISIS conflict is already benefiting the defense industry, specifically the makers of munitions and unmanned aircraft.
Rogue IT Admins Are Cybersecurity Threat
The most dangerous cybersecurity threat facing US agencies might be a rogue IT administrator bent on destruction of critical infrastructure.
US Navy Already Looking at JSF in 2030
Four years before the JSF is expected to enter naval aviation service, the US Navy is looking at F135-C modifications for future missions.
F-35 Testing Could be Delayed
The F-35 program chief warns there is a danger of missing deadlines if his test fleet of aircraft are not flying regularly by the end of the month.
UCLASS RFP Delayed Again
The final RFP for the Navy’s planned UCLASS aircraft was delayed pending an autumn review of their information, surveillance and reconnaissance portfolio.
