June 3, 2026

Video: X-47B “UFO” Launches from Pax Catapult

UCAS X-47B Cat Launch

Northrop Grumman releases video of an X-47B catapult shot at Pax River.

Diplomacy Is Key to Getting Drones in Domestic Airspace

Experts say that courting the FAA with courtesy and competency will lead to more open flights for unmanned aircraft.

FAA Halts Domestic UAV Testing Site Selection

BAMS-D

Southern Maryland is vying to be one of the first site selected for testing unmanned aircraft in domestic civil airspace.

Panel to Discuss Unmanned Aircraft in Domestic Airspace

X-47B UCAS-D

The Patuxent Partnership invites the public to a panel discussion on the Integration of Unmanned Aviation into National Airspace.

CNO Greenert Issues His 2013 Goals

Adm. Jonathan Greenert

Report outlines Adm. Jonathan Greenert’s priorities for 2013.

Somerset County Kills Wind Farm Bill

Eastern Shore wind energy

Commissioners kill the bill after visiting Naval Air Station Patuxent River.

Low-price Contracting Threatens Incumbents

Pentagon Capitol

In an era of low-price, technically acceptable contact requirements, incumbents aren’t always the lowest bidders.

Obama States that Military Sequestration Won’t Happen

Barack Obama

The Navy says it will begin planning for sequestration cuts as early as next month.

Maryland Companies on Edge with Sequestration

job cut scissors

Government and industry scramble to plan for automatic budget cuts.

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr Takes Deputy Position with JSF

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr

NAWCAD commander will move to Virginia to serve in the Joint Strike Fighter program.