May 2, 2024

Maryland Broadband Cooperative Update June 3

The Cooperative hopes to assist ISPs and other Cooperative Member institutions to obtain the services and access they need in Southern Maryland.

Alternatives to the LCS Beginning to Arrive

The Navy taskforce seeking a future with or without the LCS is beginning to receive industry specs for alternatives.

Girls Soar at STEM-ING Event

STEM

You can never have too much fun learning about science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

US Charges China With Cyber Espionage

The alleged economic cyber spying by a Chinese military unit was aimed at gaining competitive advantages for Chinese companies.

Register for Summer Space Camp

The Space Camp offers STEM classes in a fun learning environment for elementary and high school aged students. Registration closes May 30, or when the camps fill.

International F-35 Buys a Program Breakthrough

F-35B JSF 200th flight

Recent F-35 commitments by Australia and Turkey and expected orders from South Korea and Singapore are seen by analysts as major upturn for the program.

Navy UAVs Integrate, Collaborate Across All Services

The Navy & Marines are integrating their UAV systems and additionally collaborating with the more experienced Army and Air Force to accelerate development of naval UAV technologies.

Morning Coffee: Defense Industry Faces Future Challenges

The 2013 Top-Performing Companies study suggests that the defense industry is prospering but a closer look reveals challenges in the years ahead.

Congress Resists Personnel Benefit Cuts

The Joint Chiefs and DefSec Hagel say personnel cost cuts necessary to preserve “readiness”, but Congress remains committed to preserving benefits.

House Proposes EA-18G “Growler” Funding

The House adds $450 million to the Navy’s proposed fiscal 2015 budget for five Boeing EA-18Gs, 17 short of the desired 22 aircraft.