June 4, 2026

Multi-domain Warfare: Name of the Game

F35

Aerial combat is now truly 3-D, as multi-domain warfare adds new dimensions.

Navy Embraces 3D Printing Technology

The US Navy is an enthusiastic supporter of 3D printing technology. Naval Air Systems Command has completed some test flights featuring 3D printed critical components. In May, 3D-printed parts for a MV-22 Osprey were used. The Osprey, which was fitted with a partially 3D printed engine nacelle, performed exactly as expected.

NAVAIR Celebrates Excellence

NAVAIR

The annual NAVAIR Commander’s Awards ceremony celebrated technical, business, and leadership excellence in support of increasing speed to the fleet, delivering warfighting capabilities, and improving affordability.

What’s With Military’s ‘Star Wars’ Fascination?

Pax River Navy Museum

The Patuxent River Naval Air Museum gets in on the “Star Wars” parodies on Throwback Thursday.

Firms to Pay $13B in Whistleblower Suit

Two firms will pony up $13 billion to settle whistleblower allegations of overbilling.

Wallops Hopes to Land East Coast Drone Hub

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Virginia wants to establish a facility for drone testing at the Wallops Flight Facility. Officials say the permanent duty station would provide 400 jobs. It is in competition with Key West Naval Air Station and Mayport Naval Air Station in Florida.

DoD Chiefs to Post-Election Successors: Stick to Priorities

DoD Fails Audit

Pentagon leaders will urge their successors to focus on cyber, space, nuclear deterrent and electronic warfare, regardless of who wins the presidency.

Could Coordinated Training Solve Drone-Pilot Shortage?

Should pilots of unmanned aerial systems across the military branches train together? That is the question raised by Air Force officials as they struggle with a drone-pilot shortage.

US Strikes Hit ISIS Leaders in Syria & Libya

MQ-9 Reaper

Crediting a Reaper drone with killing an ISIS executioner in Syria the Pentagon also confirms an airstrike likely took out a top ISIS official in Libya.

Video Shows Successful F-35 Ski-jump Launch

F-35B ski jump

Successful F-35 ski jump launches are showing up on videos and pleasing the British and Italians.