Air Force Leads UAS Purchasing
While the Air Force leads for now, the Navy’s UAS purchasing is growing the fastest in the forces.
Could Coordinated Training Solve Drone-Pilot Shortage?
Should pilots of unmanned aerial systems across the military branches train together? That is the question raised by Air Force officials as they struggle with a drone-pilot shortage.
Hagel Seeks BRAC Cooperation
Mr. Hagel believes the Pentagon needs a strong partnership with Congress to achieve critical priorities including another round of BRAC base closures.
Mikulski Pressured on Wind Farm
Maryland lawmakers, environmental groups and wind energy advocates want Senator Mikulski to remove spending bill language that would delay the wind farm.
Procurement Reform Reignites Conflict
Earlier testing may catch problems before money is wasted but the idea sparked old conflicts between the procurement shop and the testing office.
Senate May Debate 2015 NDAA
After recent uncertainty, bipartisan optimism spread through the Senate last week that it would begin work on the 2015 NDAA after the upcoming recess.
The Top 20 UAS Manufacturers
A photo review of the 20 UAS manufacturers considered as having the greatest potential impact in coming years.
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.
Mechanical Failure Downs Global Hawk
Navy investigators conclude that a mechanical failure, not the crew’s actions, caused a NAS Pax River Global Hawk UAV to crash on the Eastern Shore in 2012.
FAA Will Miss UAV Deadline
A DOT audit finds the Federal Aviation Administration will miss a 2015 deadline that would allow UAVs to freely fly the nation’s skies.
