April 20, 2024

The Ghost of VH-71 Drives Layoff Debate

vh-71 presidential helicopter

Pentagon censure after the presidential helicopter shutdown is driving Lockheed to issue layoff notices before sequestration.

Pentagon Abandons BRAC Plans for Now

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DoD will pursue overseas base closures instead.

Talbot to Cooperate on Pax River, Turbine Study

Talbot County will participate in a joint the joint land use study on wind turbine encroachment effects on Pax River’s testing operations.

Morning Coffee: X-47B Prepares for a Shocking Test

X-47B UCAS-D

Attack drone to undergo 2,000-volt shock test at Pax River.

Morning Coffee: New Bill Aims to Stop Defense Cuts

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House bill would reverse cuts scheduled to take place under sequestration.

Morning Coffee: House Committee Kills BRAC Requests

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Base closure proposals are all but dead for the year.

Morning Coffee: Lockheed Strike Rattles F-35 Program

F-35C JSF formation

Lockheed’s striking machinists spark speculation of dire impacts on the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Morning Coffee: Venlet Going to Congress for JSF Grilling

F-35C rear

Congress is considering cutting the program even further.

Morning Coffee: DoD Aviation Plan Ignores Money Troubles

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The Pentagon’s long-term aviation plan doesn’t seem concerned about Congressional wrangling.

Defense Lobby Warns of Industry-Wide Shutdown

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Lobbyists pressure Congress to reverse sequestration cuts.