Israel to Purchase 12 CH-53K Helicopters
Posted by Java Joe on January 10, 2022 · Leave a Comment
The Israeli Air Force will purchase 12 Lockheed Martin CH-53K King Stallion heavy lift helicopters at the price of $2 billion. Negotiations are said to have taken place over the last several years.
A Look Inside Pax’s Anechoic Chamber
Posted by Java Joe on September 29, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The Naval Air Systems Command at NAS Pax River is continuing its work on the Next Generation Jammer-Low Band pod for the EA-18G Growler. Get a quick peek inside the anechoic chamber, where testing for the prototype system was conducted.
Next Gen Jammer-MB Completes 1st Flight With Growler
Posted by Lexi Leader on August 12, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Mid-Band completed its first mission systems flight with an EA-18G Growler at Naval Air Station Patuxent River, MD.
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US, Australia Expand Next Gen Jammer Partnership
Posted by Lexi Leader on July 16, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The US and Australian defense departments have expanded their Next Generation Jammer cooperative partnership to increase joint capabilities in the future.
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Low-Band Jammer Tests on Schedule Despite Pandemic
Posted by Lexi Leader on June 25, 2020 · Leave a Comment
The Navy’s Next Generation Jammer Low Band program completed test events at two Naval Air Station Patuxent River facilities simultaneously and with limited staffing while remaining on schedule despite COVID-19 restrictions.
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Military Pay Hike Is Safe, Some Lawmakers Say
Posted by Java Joe on November 4, 2019 · Leave a Comment
A 3.1% military pay raise is set to take effect in a few months, despite current wrangling among lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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Foreign Arms Sales Up 13 Percent
Posted by Java Joe on November 13, 2018 · Leave a Comment
The US signed off on arms exports worth $192.3 billion over the past year, a 13 percent increase from the previous year.
Big Buyouts Eyed for DoD Civilian Workers
Posted by Java Joe on July 10, 2017 · Leave a Comment
Civilian defense workers could be looking at a new $40,000 buyout program set up by the Pentagon. It’s likely be a hit at DoD as the Pentagon moves to cut headquarters staff.
Next Gen Jammer Passes Review at Pax
Posted by Java Joe on May 22, 2017 · Leave a Comment
The Next Generation Jammer program has passed its design review during recent testing at NAS Pax River, NAVAIR officials say.
Congress Agrees on Spending Bill
Posted by Java Joe on December 11, 2014 · Leave a Comment
Lawmakers agreed on a spending bill that keeps the government funded but some Democrats now oppose the bill over modifications to a Wall Street reform law.