Academy Returns Celestial Navigation Classes
Nearly 20 yrs since celestial navigation was deemed outdated, the Naval Academy will reinstate brief lessons on the tool impervious to cyber attack, the sexton.
Wal-Mart Wants to Test Delivery Drones
Wall-Mart applies to the FAA to test delivery drones and also for curbside pickup and checking warehouse inventories.
‘Freedom of Navigation Operations’ in South China Sea
US “conducting routine operations in the South China Sea in accordance with international law,” 12 nautical miles from China’s contested barrier island reclamation.
DOT&E Report Says F-35s Not Combat Ready
The Pentagon report found the Marine’s trials showed its first six F35s not combat ready, although public reports during May’s trials were positive.
Navy OK Lets Construction of Wind Farm Begin
The wind farm of 104 turbines nearly 500 feet tall is being built near a radar system of the Naval Support Activity Northwest Annex in Chesapeake, NC.
China’s Territory Expansion Efforts Draw US Ire
China’s development of artificial islands in So. China Sea draws criticism from DoD officials, including US Pacific Command head Adm. Harry Harris.
Penn State Finds Chinese Hackers & Goes Off-Line
Penn State, developer of sensitive technology for the US Navy, finds Chinese hackers embedded in their engineering computer network.
China Builds on Reefs in the South China Sea
China turns previously submerged coral reefs in the Spratlys archipelago into artificial islands complete with buildings, runways and wharves.
Cape Ray Rigged for Weapon Destruction
AP video shows equipment to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons installed on the merchant ship. In DC, hopes grow that the omnibus spending bill will pass by week’s end.
Navy is the Best Situated Service for FY14
Part of the Navy’s strong budget position is forward thinking cyber capabilities, cyberwarfare is seen as the nation’s most serious threat by national security leaders.
