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.
RoboBees Win ‘Excellence’ in Robotics Competition
FIRST robotics Team 836 of the Dr. James A. Forrest Career & Technology Center in Leonardtown, MD finish 7th in regional robotics competition and win Excellence in Engineering Award for the design and climbing ability of their robot.
JCS Chair Dempsey: $52B Sequester Cuts “Impossible”
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the Internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not necessarily reflect those of the Leader’s owners or staff. Joint Chiefs Chairman Dempsey said it’s “impossible” for Pentagon to make $52 billion in sequester cuts to its 2014 budget, reports The Hill. Canada’s wish list: UAVs that can resupply Arctic rescue missions, Defense News says. The Global Observer drone is a dud, Wired says. Government contractors: Time for a heart-to-heart talk with your contracting officer, Washington Technology advises. (paywall) Partnership for Public…
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.
CSM’s Robotics Team Tops ‘Big Ten’ at VEX World Championship
The Talons, revved up from a successful 2013 competition, host a May 1 open house to demonstrate their robots and invite students to join the 2013-2014 team.
Patuxent Policy Group Grapples with the China Seas
The Patuxent Partnership and Center for the Study of Democracy bring together, briefly, Hong Kong, Taiwan and the Peoples Republic of China.
CSM Hosts ‘Night of Engineering’ May 1
A collaboration of NAWCAD, University of MD and College of So.MD provides opportunities for scholarships and internships toward a mechanical engineering degree leading to DoD employment.
Employee Retention: Bigger Issue Than You Think
An uncertain economic outlook doesn’t always keep valued employees at their desks.
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.
Armitage: “Bullish on this Country of Ours”
The former Deputy Secretary of State holds forth on Asia, alliances and adversaries.
