March 29, 2024

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.”

House Approves Spending Bill

capitol hill winter

The House of Representatives passed the $1.1 trillion omnibus spending bill and it now moves to the Senate for its consideration.

Navy Sec Calls UCLASS Next Step in Naval Aviation

Potential Boeing UCLASS

Navy Sec Ray Mabus agrees with Congress to heighten focus on the strike capability of the Unmanned Carrier Launched Surveillance and Strike program.

Navy Lands F-35C at Elgin; Contractor Pay Cap in Immigration Bill

F-35C JSF formation

Video of the F-35C arriving at Elgin Air Force Base, but the price tag is giving international buyers the jitters. GE Aviation could be cutting costs with its new aircraft engine from a 3D printer.

Fuel Line Failure Causes F-35B Grounding

F-35B STOVL

A vertical takeoff and landing model of the Joint Strike Fighter experienced a fueldrolic failure.

Navy Bets on Biofuels

Despite Congressional resistance, the Navy keeps pushing for biofuels.

Green Hornet Team Gets Navy Secretary’s Honor

F/A-18 biofuel team is now in the running for DoD’s top environmental award.

Being a Blue Angel

The pilot of the Number 5 jet for the Blue Angels explains what he will be doing at today’s Air Expo.

Blue Angels on Biofuel

SECNAV Mabus says the demo team will be flying on plant-based fuel.