April 20, 2024

UCLASS RFP Delayed Again

UCLASS

The final RFP for the Navy’s planned UCLASS aircraft was delayed pending an autumn review of their information, surveillance and reconnaissance portfolio.

X-47B UCAS Completes Testing

The Navy’s X-47B UCAS completed its final test aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and returned to its home base at NAS Pax River after eight days at sea.

Broitman Resigns Key DoD Contracting Post

Contractors

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

Defense Contractors Look to World Market

More than 230 American defense contractors were at the Farnborough International Airshow along with a large contingent of top US government officials.

House Fears Cuts Will Damage Contractors

budget axe

Sequestration cuts and the scheduled end of some major weapon acquisitions could damage the defense industrial base.

Morning Coffee: SecNav Presents Future of UAS

“The future of unmanned systems . . . is focused on incorporating people on manned platforms with unmanned systems to create an integrated force.”

Blue Angels Face the Budget Axe

blue angels

Budget cuts threaten upcoming shows by the Navy’s flying demonstration team.

F-35B Will Fly Again Soon

Marine version of the Joint Strike Fighter was grounded by a faulty fueldraulic line.

Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress

Leon Panetta

Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.

Sea Dragon Goes Down in Oman

H-53E Sea Dragon

The MH-53E aircraft was part of Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 15.