Multi-domain Warfare: Name of the Game
Aerial combat is now truly 3-D, as multi-domain warfare adds new dimensions.
Wind Farm Debate Continues
The Somerset County Wind Farm debate continues after a 2-2 vote allows the project to move forward, but not necessarily to a final vote.
DoD Objects to Wind Farm
The Somerset County wind farm project now faces formal Pentagon opposition based on possible NAS Pax River radar interference.
X-47B UCAS Completes Testing
The Navy’s X-47B UCAS completed its final test aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt and returned to its home base at NAS Pax River after eight days at sea.
X-47B UCAS Flies With F/A-18E
In a historic first, an unmanned X-47B UCAS both took off and landed alongside a manned aircraft, an F/A-18E Super Hornet.
DoD Contracting Competition Analysis
DoD contracts awarded without competition rose from 39 percent in 2009 to 42 percent in 2012 and in 2013 the contracting non-compete rate rose again.
Morning Coffee: X-47B Scheduled for Pax River Testing
Northrop’s X-47B UCAS is scheduled for shore-based testing conducted from NAS:Patuxent River in preparation for upcoming sea trials.
Morning Coffee: DOD Budget Cuts Vs. Capability
How the Navy can find a balance between developing effective future capabilities while absorbing ongoing budget cuts.
Americans Rank Military Top Contributor to Society’s Well-being
The Atlas robot reports in to Robotics Challenge, Pax team designed safer flight deck uniforms, international cyber discussions expand but legislatively US cybersecurity looks to weaken.
HASC Begin Mark-ups, Says No to UCAS Fund Transfers
House Armed Services Committee budget mark-ups reject base closures despite think tanks’ advice. DoD budget shortfalls cannot be covered from UCAS funds.