June 4, 2026

Is the New P-8A Sub Hunter Less Capable Than the Old P-3?

p-8a poseidon torpedo

The P-8A Poseidon has a smoother ride and better computers but no magnetic sensor.

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr Takes Deputy Position with JSF

Rear Adm. Randy Mahr

NAWCAD commander will move to Virginia to serve in the Joint Strike Fighter program.

White House Again Says No to Layoff Notices

pink slip

Another directive tells contractors not to issue layoff warnings ahead of sequestration.

Panetta Will Take ‘Whatever the Hell Deal’ From Congress

Leon Panetta

Pentagon frustration mounts as sequestration cuts remain unresolved.

Maryland to Lose $2.5 Billion to Sequestration?

dollar cut

Officials are estimating the impact of sequestration’s mandatory cuts on the state.

VADM Dunaway Lays Out NAVAIR Priorities

Vice Adm. David A. Dunaway

Turnaround time, interoperability and cost reduction to drive Naval Air Systems Command at Pax River.

Women on the Rise in Defense Firms

woman executive

The big firms still dominate the defense industry, but women are increasingly in charge.

Sequestration Cuts Could Equal Government Furloughs

furloughs

Congress leaves town without fixing sequestration or passing a permanent budget.

Hoyer, Dems Call for Congress to Stay in Town

capitol hill

House Democrats urge the GOP leadership to cancel the Congressional recess and deal with sequestration.

F-35C Finally Catches a Carrier-style Landing Wire

F-35C JSF formation

The redesigned tailhook succeeded in catching a test wire three out of five times.