June 4, 2026

Six Props Is Better?

Lockheed just filed a patent for a six-engine, six-tilt-rotor aircraft.

Harriers Get Starter Boost

Contract seeks new starter for Pegasus engine.

Wind Turbines Find Support

Eastern Shore wind energy

Pax River reaches compromise with Somerset County officials.

Pentagon Cut Strategy Released

Cuts not detailed, but UAVs will be spared, Panetta says.

JSF Program Revamped Again?

New Pentagon strategy being announced today could result in even fewer F-35s.

DoD Gets Tough on JSF

DoD wants a stronger management role on the F-35.

Defense Bill Signed

Obama has signed the Defense Authorization Bill, despite reservations.

$1.1 Billion for JSF Engines

Pratt & Whitney takes the prize: sole-sourcing the F-35’s business end.

JSF Lot 5 Augmented

Lockheed gets modification of the contract for next batch of F-35s.

The Combat Dragon Lives

Funding for the light attack aircraft has been restored in new bill.