April 26, 2024

X-47B Begins Deck Handling Trials

X-47B UCAS-D in hangar

Attack drone is scheduled for carriers trials next year.

Morning Coffee: Kudos to the KMAX

Kmax helicopter

Vice Adm. David Architzel praises the performance of the KMAX unmanned helicopter during its Afghanistan deployment.

4.8 Million Americans Now Hold Security Clearances

security clearance

The number is up from 4.2 million in 2010.

Congress Forces Pentagon to Account for Cuts

Pentagon Capitol

House votes to give Pentagon 30 days to plan for sequestration cuts.

Pax River Almost Lost Its Security Card Machines

CAC card

Rear Adm. Mahr praises technicians for saving the base’s only two CAC encoding machines.

CNO Greenert Is Not Optimistic About Stealth’s Future

F-35C JSF formation

Admiral’s recent article says fast payloads and electronic attack are more important.

Pax River Health Clinic Captain Fired

Capt. Lisa Raimondo

Navy cites a “significant lack of leadership and integrity” for its decision.

Lockheed Machinists Officially End Strike

F-35C JSF night takeoff

Union votes to go back to work on the Joint Strike Fighter Monday.

Dems Want New Revenue to Replace Defense Cuts

capitol hill

Sen. Harry Reid says Republicans need to agree to more taxes to pay for defense spending.

Lockheed, Machinists Reach Agreement, End Picketing

Lockheed strikers

F-35 manufacturer and its machinists union agree to tentative terms.