New Shipboard Air Traffic Radar Contract Awarded
The US Navy awarded a $25 million contract to Saab last month for two AN/SPN-50(V)1 Shipboard Air Traffic Radars and one installation and checkout kit, the Naval Air Systems Command at Patuxent River announced.
Baltimore’s Liberty Ship Needs a New Home
The John W. Brown is one of only two fully operational Liberty ships, which transported vast numbers of military personnel and countless tons of cargo during the war — and the only one sailing regularly out of the port city where it was built, Baltimore, where it’s lease expires September 2019.
Hypoxia Nagging Safety Problem in Some Aircraft
Pilots in F/A-18 Hornet variants and EA-18G Growler aircraft may be vulnerable to hypoxia-like symptoms.
Navy Embraces 3D Printing Technology
The US Navy is an enthusiastic supporter of 3D printing technology. Naval Air Systems Command has completed some test flights featuring 3D printed critical components. In May, 3D-printed parts for a MV-22 Osprey were used. The Osprey, which was fitted with a partially 3D printed engine nacelle, performed exactly as expected.
Eligibility for Overtime Expanded
Under new rules announced Wednesday, millions more American workers will be able to receive overtime for extra hours worked.
Cuts Could Cost the War, Warns Naval Chief
ADM Jonathan Greenert, Chief of Naval Operations, warned a Senate Armed Services Committee of risk & readiness consequences of budget reductions.
