F-35B Testing Runs Behind Schedule in 2012
The Joint Strike Fighter test team made lots of flights, but lagged behind on test points.
Pax River Cuts Gate Guards, Braces for Traffic
The base recommends that base workers stagger their arrival times to avoid lengthy delays.
All DoD Workers Could Be Furloughed Under Latest Plan
Virtually all civilian defense employees would be furloughed if Congress doesn’t resolve sequestration by March.
PMA-226 Marks a Year of an Expanded Mission
The Navy’s Specialized and Proven Aircraft Program Office (PMA-226) recently marked the first anniversary of its broadened mission.
Ed Greer Announces Retirement from Pentagon
After serving 33 years as a civilian military official, Ed Greer retires as deputy assistant secretary for developmental testing.
Video: X-47B “UFO” Launches from Pax Catapult
Northrop Grumman releases video of an X-47B catapult shot at Pax River.
Pax River Begins Winter Night Testing This Week
Evening operations are scheduled to take place with increasing regularity throughout the fall and winter months.
Morning Coffee: China Conducts Its First Carrier Landing
China lands a domestic version of the Russian Flanker on their test carrier.
Rider Takes Command of VX-20
Cmdr. Jason Rider will direct testing of 22 different Navy aircraft at Naval Air Station Patuxent River.