March 29, 2024

P-8A Gives NAVAIR the Best Bang for the Buck

The P-8A Poseidon was described by Navy officers as a “quantum leap in speed and range” and a “game changer in surveillance.” Also ahead of schedule and under budget the P-8A could be a game changer in acquisition as well.

Newest Anti-Sub Warfare Aircraft Topic of ANA-TPP Panel

The P-8A Poseidon is replacing the P-3, which is reaching the end of its service life.

P-8A Poseidon – Soon to Hit the Fleet!

RADM William Moran, Director, Air Warfare (OPNAV N98) to lead Patuxent Partnership panel discussion May 2 at Patuxent Naval Air Museum.

Pax River Cancels 2013 Air Expo

Pax River Air Expo 2013 logo

It’s now official: Sequestration has claimed the Pax River Air Expo planned for later this year.

Sen. Cardin Says Reversing Sequester Is a ‘Long Shot’

Maryland Senator believes it will be tough to reverse the automatic cuts this year.

The F-35 is Back in the Air

F-35C JSF formation

After an investigation into a cracked engine blade, the Joint Strike Fighter flies again.

‘Hail Mary’ Sequestration Bill Hits the House

football field

Rep. Randy Forbes offers a “Hail Mary play” to end sequestration.

Furloughs Won’t Hit Immediately in March

US Capitol

Federal civilian furloughs might take until April to roll out.

Crash Did Not Stall BAMS Program, Software Did

MQ-4C Triton

Director of Operational Test and Evaluation report cites software instability in flight control computers and ground testing delays.

It Wasn’t Pretty, but Congress Avoided the Cliff, for Now

capitol hill winter

Late deal delays the pain of sequestration cuts, but doesn’t solve the problem for defense.