Navy Consolidating Autonomous Acquisitions
A new office consolidating the development and purchasing of autonomous systems into a single entity will be the Navy’s first effort under the new era of Pentagon acquisition reform. It’s unclear whether a military or civilian director will be named, or when, to run the new Portfolio Acquisition Executive Robotic Autonomous System.
Who’s on Trump’s List for DefSec?
Who will be the next US secretary of defense? Familiar names being floated include Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AK) and Rep. Michael Waltz (R-FL). Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo was on the list and then off in a matter of days.
WWII Warbirds Arrive at Pearl Harbor
Watch the video of 14 World War II-vintage warplanes arriving at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, two weeks before the warbirds will take to the sky for a series of aerial parades over Oahu to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
MD Opens Elective Medical Procedures, Beaches & More
MD Gov. Larry Hogan cited some good trends in lifting restriction on elective medical procedures and expanding outdoor activities under stay-at-home orders. But MD schools will remain closed through the school year.
US Wants to Resume North Korean Talks
Trump’s White House asks Chairman Kim to come back to the table for more North Korean talks about denuclearization.
DoD Under-Utilizing Talent, Experts Say
DoD is under-utilizing existing talent and losing workers to civilian jobs. It needs to take a serious look at how it trains and assigns troops for high-tech jobs, says the Defense Innovation Board.
Nationals Heal 86 Years of Heartbreak
Washington, DC, has waited 86 years — some decades without a baseball team at all — this week the Washington Nationals delivered, concluding a four-game sweep and advancing to the World Series.
Crash Raises Concerns About Safety of Vintage Planes
How safe are vintage planes? The B-17 Flying Fortress World War II bomber that crashed in Connecticut was being flown by Ernest “Mac” McCauley, 75, regarded as one of the most experienced B-17 pilots in the US.
Carriers to Return to Steam Catapult Systems
President Trump has ordered that carriers go back to steam catapult systems for launching aircraft, a move that could cost billions and reduce the ships’ capabilities.
Charges Dropped Against Fitzgerald CO
Former Fitzgerald CO Cmdr. Bryce Benson gives an 18-page rebuttal of charges against him regarding the 2017 collision with a merchant vessel that killed seven sailors. The Navy also dropped all criminal charges against Lt. Natalie Combs.
