Boeing Succeeds with Derivative Aircraft
Boeing’s ubiquitous commercial jets form the basis of military aircraft versatility and efficiency.
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.
Morning Coffee: Wind Farm Debate Continues
The Baltimore Sun expresses its support for the proposed wind farm and advocates a “win-win” solution that also protects NAS Pax River interests.
Surveillance Aircraft Top House Priority
Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities are top priorities and include the Northrop Global Hawk and Boeing P-8 aircraft.
Morning Coffee: UCLASS RFP Due This Summer
The Boeing X-47B to start new sea trials and the UCLASS X-47B follow on RFP is scheduled for release this summer.
Morning Coffee: F-35 Software May Delay Production
Delays in critical software testing for the Lockheed Martin F-35 fighter jet may slow production and increase development costs.
Morning Coffee: DoD Seeks Additional 2015 Funding
The Pentagon is seeking $26 billion in additional funding, outside of its 2015 budget request, for infrastructure and aircraft.
Morning Coffee: Triton is Ultimate Search Tool
The Navy has the perfect search tool, the MQ-4C Triton drone, for looking for Malaysian Air Flight 370 but it is not yet operational.
Morning Coffee: DoD Contracts Continue Dive
DoD contracts fell 48 percent in February extending a drop that has awards near the lowest level in almost two years,