June 4, 2026

Pentagon Abandons BRAC Plans for Now

Pentagon aerial

DoD will pursue overseas base closures instead.

National Media Tour Pax River, Meet the ‘UFO’

ucas pax river media day 1

The Navy held a coming out party for its X-47B UCAS-D drone Tuesday, giving journalists their first look at the aircraft.

Navy: Mechanical Failure Caused Global Hawk Crash

Capt. Jim Hoke

BAMS-D Captain says last month’s drone crash was the result of mechanical failure, not user error or communications.

Obama Exempts Military Personnel Programs from Cuts

White House

White House makes its latest tactical move in showdown with Congress over sequestration.

UMD President Visits Pax River to Discuss Collaboration

Wallace Loh

Cogressman Steny Hoyer and NAVAIR leadership take President Wallace Loh on a tour of Pax facilities.

‘UFO’ Drone Makes First Flight from Pax River

x-47b UCAS first flight

The Navy made history today at Pax River after it conducted the first flight of the X-47B UCAS-D.

New Software Improves F-35C Landings

F-35C JSF new software

The new flight control software greatly improves glide path control.

Navy Alliance, Virginia Partner to Chase UAV Test Site

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

The Mid-Atlantic UAS Steering Committee wants one of six FAA designations for drone testing.

Pax River Computer Ensures Solid Nuke Communications

MCS-10

The Latest Mission Computer System for E-6B Mercury aircraft ensures the readiness of the Navy’s nuclear arsenal.

Could the JSF Go Unmanned?

jsf in hangar

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