Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Robert Schmidle has expressed confidence in the performance of Lockheed Martinâs F-35 fighter jet as the plane approaches its international debut in three months, Reuters reported Wednesday. Andrea Shalal
MoreSeven federal agencies spent more on contracts last year than they did in fiscal 2012, despite a general downward trend due to budget cuts and the draw down of troops in the
MoreA U.S. Navy amphibious warship has installed a three-dimensional printer to experiment with additive manufacturing technology, Breaking Defense reported Tuesday. Sydney Freedberg writes the USS Essex has already used the printer to make minor and
MoreWanda Austin, Wayne Hale, Scott Hubbard, Miles O’Brien, Thomas Young and Kathryn Schmoll have been appointed to the NASA Advisory Council to help guide the agency’s leadership on making operational decisions. The appointees will advice the agency on missions
MoreThe U.S. Navy is preparing to issue a formal request for bids on the aerial element of its proposed unmanned technology for surveillance and strike missions. Four companies have prequalified to compete
MoreThe Naval Research Laboratory has developed a sensor and software pack for pilotless helicopters and will demonstrate the technology at a Washington conference this week, Reuters reported Saturday. David Alexander writes that
MoreThe U.S. Air Force has launched a Lockheed Martin-built satellite into orbit for the militaryâs terrestrial and space weather program. The 19th defense meteorological satellite lifted off from the United Launch Alliance-built
MoreThe Pentagon could decide soon whether to allow the F-35 fighter aircraft to fly outside the U.S. for the first time and appear at two U.K. air shows, Reuters reported Tuesday. Andrea
MoreThe Defense Department has proposed $6 billion in fiscal year 2015 funding for command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence systems, Military & Aerospace Electronics reported Thursday. John Keller writes the Pentagon plans
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