June 4, 2026

Sequstration Could Be a ‘Disaster’ for Maryland

capitol hill

Congress is talking about fixing sequestration, but, so far, just talking.

Finding Submarines Using Very Cold Atoms

Dr. Frank Narducci

The Pax Partnership’s $1 million investment in St. Mary’s College’s physics program aids the next generation of sub hunting.

NAVAIR Commander to Brief Pax Partnership on Nov. 29

Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway

A briefing by VADM Dunaway will take place at 8 a.m. at the Southern Maryland Higher Education Center.

Smaller Military, More Drones Under Re-elected Obama

Barack Obama

Re-election solidifies the national security priorities of the president.

Pentagon (Officially) Begins Sequestration Planning

Pentagon Capitol

Analysts see little hope for a fix to automatic defense cuts from the lame duck Congress.

White House Could Delay Defense Cuts Next Year

White House

OMB says the president has the power to delay sequestration for a few weeks until Congress delivers a fix.

Pentagon Withholds Payment Due to JSF Problems

F-35B JSF over Pax River

The Pentagon withholds $46.5 million from Lockheed Martin until deficiencies in the Joint Strike Fighter are fixed.

Base Officials Release Statement on EPA Fines

hazardous waste sign

Pax River spokesman says “most of the violations were administrative or procedural in nature.”

Obama States that Military Sequestration Won’t Happen

Barack Obama

The Navy says it will begin planning for sequestration cuts as early as next month.

Dunaway: NAVAIR’s Funding ‘Pretty Stable for the Next 6 Months’

Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway

Meanwhile, Congress adjourns without fixing automatic sequestration cuts.