Israel Set to Get F-35As
The first F-35A Lightning II of an order of 33 headed for Israel has come off the assembly line at Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth, TX, plant. Each plane will cost between $110million to $120 million.
‘Brexit’ Could Trigger Sequester-Like Consequences
Brexit, the UK’s possible departure from the European Union, could cause global firms, particularly defense industries, to scale back business.
Move to Put Drones at Wallops Gains New Support
The Accomack County, VA, joins lobbying efforts to locate the Navy still-under-development MQ-4C Triton drone program at the Wallops Flight Facility. Two other sites under consideration are in Jacksonville, FL, and Key West, FL.
China Will Press US on Maritime Issues at Beijing Talks
China is expected to pressure the US on maritime issues at talks in Beijing next week. Reports claim China is angry about an increased US military presence in the disputed South China Sea.
Industry Unhappy with Encore III Contract
The “lowest price, technically acceptable” basis for Encore III contracting is problematic, say contractor industry groups.
DefSec: Investments Continue in UAS Technology
Don’t count unmanned aerial systems out just yet. A Senate subcommittee hears that investments are still being made in the UAS technology despite the military’s shift to more advanced systems.
1st Drone Command Center Installed on Carrier
USS Carl Vinson gets first drone command center, the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, based in Norfolk, VA, is next.
Wallops Hopes to Land East Coast Drone Hub
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.
Autonomous Tools Urgent Needs of Warfighter
The warfighter needs solutions yesterday, tools that support mission autonomy are urgently sought.
Navy P-8A Aircrew Rescues Stranded Mariners
A Navy P-8A crew rescued three marooned mariners from a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. The castaways used palm fronds to spell the word “help” in the sand.
