April 18, 2024

Unmanned Strike Drone Begins Testing on USS Truman

X-47B on the USS Truman

The Navy begins testing how the X-47B UCAS-D will integrate with aircraft carriers.

Smaller Military, More Drones Under Re-elected Obama

Barack Obama

Re-election solidifies the national security priorities of the president.

NAWCAD Commander Addresses Pax Force Reductions

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr says layoffs will continue at Pax River.

Shannon Greets UCAS-D

Rear Adm. Shannon, head of PEO (U&W), welcomes the X-47B drone to Pax River.

Fixing Broken Networks

RADM Dunaway

Rear Adm. Dunaway says Navy’s airborne networks need better compatibility.

JSF to Jam and Swarm?

Speculation abounds for future of the JSF platform.

X-47B Arrives at Pax

The X-47B arrived at Pax River after a cross-country trip from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.

Viper To Get Chopped?

Official tells Inside Defense that program will be dropped in favor of new helicopters.

X-47B Moves to Refueling

X-47B UCAS-D cruise

Automated aerial refueling up next for UCAS demonstrator.

Second X-47B Takes Flight

UCAS program gets a second test vehicle.