March 29, 2024

MQ-4C Triton Arrives at Pax

An MQ-4C Triton Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) arrived at NAS Pax River with 2 more expected in the next few weeks.

Ebola Response a High-Stakes Military Challenge

The potentially $1 billion US military response to the Ebola outbreak is a logistical challenge to act fast while protecting 3,000 personnel from the virus.

War on ISIS Boosts Defense Industry

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The ISIS conflict is already benefiting the defense industry, specifically the makers of munitions and unmanned aircraft.

Defense Contractors “Shrinking”

The number of employees at the five largest US defense contractors dropped 14 percent from a peak in 2008, and 10 percent over the past decade.

UCLASS RFP Release Imminent

X-47B UCAS-D on USS Truman

NAVAIR says the UCLASS RFP will be released after a final senior DoD review and approval scheduled to occur over the next three weeks.

Lockheed Again “Top” Contractor

Lockheed leads the “Defense News Top 100” list of the largest global defense firms with Boeing, BAE, Northrop and Raytheon rounding out the top 5.

Broitman Resigns Key DoD Contracting Post

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Ms. Broitman’s position serves as a principal, and vital, contact between the DoD and defense contracting industry leaders.

X-47B Precursor to Larger UCLASS Fleet

The Northrop Grumman X-47B’s future is unclear and a debate about just how much strike capability UCLASS aircraft should provide is still underway.

Boeing, Northrop Win Huge Navy Contracts

Boeing to supply 38 F/A-18E Super Hornet fighters and 21 EA-18G Growlers and Northrop to build 25 E-2D Advanced Hawkeyes.

Armed Drones Risk “Perpetual War”

The report states armed drones should not be “glorified nor demonized” and resulting civilian deaths are fewer than from manned strikes.