April 19, 2024

Surge in Cancelled Contracts Gives a Preview of Sequester

budget axe

The federal government terminated 13,579 contracts ($2.15 billion) last fiscal year.

Pentagon Abandons BRAC Plans for Now

Pentagon aerial

DoD will pursue overseas base closures instead.

X-47B Begins Deck Handling Trials

X-47B UCAS-D in hangar

Attack drone is scheduled for carriers trials next year.

National Media Tour Pax River, Meet the ‘UFO’

ucas pax river media day 1

The Navy held a coming out party for its X-47B UCAS-D drone Tuesday, giving journalists their first look at the aircraft.

Obama Exempts Military Personnel Programs from Cuts

White House

White House makes its latest tactical move in showdown with Congress over sequestration.

‘UFO’ Drone Makes First Flight from Pax River

x-47b UCAS first flight

The Navy made history today at Pax River after it conducted the first flight of the X-47B UCAS-D.

UCAS Drone Going to Carriers in One Year

UCAS on carriers

Recent evaluations on board the USS Truman lay groundwork for X-47B testing next summer.

Pax River Health Clinic Captain Fired

Capt. Lisa Raimondo

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

GAO Loses Confidence in the F-35

F-35B Joint Strike Fighter sunset

The Government Accountability Office recommends reduced funding for the Joint Strike Fighter program.

Second X-47B drone arrives at Pax River

Second UCAS at Pax River

Navy and Northrop Grumman personnel welcomed the second X-47B after its cross-country drive from Edwards Air Force Base, Calif.