Showtime at Farnborough: T-100, UCAVs, F-35
Lots to look at at Farnborough, from trainers to fighters, to unmanned combat aerial vehicles.
Must-See Aviation Event Underway
The year’s biggest aviation event is underway in the United Kingdom at Farnborough International Air Show. The biggest names in aviation, rising unmanned aerial systems, emerging plane makers and hardware displays fill the week.
Aircraft Return As Pax Runway Reopens
Communities surrounding the Naval Air Station Payuxent River might notice a return of US Navy fixed-wing aircraft over Southern Maryland starting today, due to the re-opening of Runway 06/24. Both Runway 06/24 and Runway 14/32 at the base have been closed for needed repairs. The re-opening will allow the station to resume flights of fixed-wing aircraft that require the runway to take-off and land.
Are Radar Advances Gaining on Stealth Shields?
Advances in radar technology may be chipping away at stealth’s low visibility.
Fuel Burn Cut Would Extend F-35 Flight Life
Promising testing of technology that would reduce fuel burn would lengthen the flying life of the Joint Strike Fighter.
‘Brexit’ Could Trigger Sequester-Like Consequences
Brexit, the UK’s possible departure from the European Union, could cause global firms, particularly defense industries, to scale back business.
Aging IT: Stop Throwing Good Money After Bad
Keeping aging IT on life support is costly and inefficient, federal CIO says.
Orlando Shooter Worked For Counterterrorism Firm
Discovery that the shooter in the Orlando nightclub massacre worked for a counterterrorism firm calls into question how wisely security dollars are being spent.
Grease Skids: Reduce Spending Bill Amendments, Ryan Proposes
House Speaker Paul Ryan wants to eliminate amendments that are bogging down, and sometimes killing, spending bills.
White House Threatens Veto of Senate Defense Bill
Despite a bipartisan agreement, the White House objects to what it regards as too much tinkering in the Senate defense policy bill.
