First Testing Phase on Carrier Complete
Two F-35B Lightning II aircraft from the F-35 Integrated Test Force have left the HMS Queen Elizabeth after completing a first phase of developmental testing.
Pax River, Co. Government Storm-Related Updates
On Friday, Jan. 5, 2018, Webster Field will remain in restricted access until road conditions on and around the field can be further evaluated.
Noise Advisory: Webster Field
Communities surrounding the Outlying Field Webster are advised that low-level tower fly-by testing events are scheduled to take place in the afternoons on Sept. 14 – 15, 2017.
Webster Field Abuzz With UAS Activity
Forty-five teams from around the world attended the 15th Annual Student Unmanned Aircraft System Competition on Webster Field in St. Inigoes, MD.
Mayport Lands East Coast Drone Hub
Naval Station Mayport in Florida was selected to house the Navy’s new squadron of unmanned aerial surveillance Triton drones. Mayport in Jacksonville was chosen as the drone hub from three finalists. The other two were NAS Key West and NASA Flight Facility in Wallops Island, Virginia.
DefSec Mattis Cleared to Begin Work
Newly sworn in DefSec James Mattis held what the Defense Department called a “Top 4″ meeting Saturday that included Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff; Deputy Defense Secretary Robert O. Work; and Air Force Gen. Paul Selva, vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs.
Marines Want a Few Good Cyber Specialists
President-elect Donald Trump thinks the Marines need more good men. Commandant Gen. Robert Neller says the USMC needs cyber specialists, electronic warfare troops, intelligence analysts, and engineers.
Autonomous Tools Urgent Needs of Warfighter
The warfighter needs solutions yesterday, tools that support mission autonomy are urgently sought.
Dems Say NDAA Undermines Civilian Employees
Vet preference, merit systems & due process rights are jeopardized, a letter sent to conferees of the NDAA asks for changes.
Webster Field Staff Aid in National Disasters
Communications trucks outfitted and updated at St. Inigoes’ Webster Field are called into action for emergencies around the country.
