Defense Firms Agree to Boost Weapons Production
Major defense manufacturers have agreed to quadruple production of what President Donald Trump called “Exquisite Class Weaponry” following a Friday meeting at the White House on munitions production.
Navy Mulls New Commander for Robotic Forces
Chief of Naval Operations ADM Daryl Caudle says the Navy is considering establishing a robotic autonomous systems commander to oversee the service’s unmanned capabilities.
Canada Is Reconsidering F-35A Contract
Canada is reconsidering its F-35A contract with the US and looking elsewhere for its military hardware as trade tensions escalate.
Trump: ‘Discombobulator’ Mystery Weapon Used in Raid
President Donald Trump said a secret weapon was a key part of Operation Absolute Resolve, the strike to capture former Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro. Trump said the mystery weapon, which he called “The Discombobulator,” “made [enemy] equipment not work” during the Jan. 3 raid in Caracas.
New Policy Restricts Press Access at Pentagon
The Pentagon has unveiled new restrictions for reporters covering the Defense Department. Members of the media cannot publish information that has not been authorized by the administration, or they risk losing access to the building.
Guard Troops in DC Can Now Carry Weapons
National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC, are now authorized to carry weapons if their mission requires it. DefSec Pete Hegseth signed a memo Friday that allows the roughly 2,000 troops now mobilized in Washington to expand their operations.
MD Lawmakers Slam NASA Budget Cuts
Maryland lawmakers are urging the Trump administration to reconsider cuts at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center that could slash US space programs in half.
Phelan Sworn In as New NavSec
Businessman John Phelan was sworn in Tuesday as the next secretary of the US Navy. Phelan is the seventh non-veteran to serve in the role in the past 70 years.
Report: US Naval Supremacy Under Threat from China
Morning Coffee is a robust blend of links to news around the internet concerning the Naval Air Station Patuxent River economic community. The opinions expressed here do not reflect opinions of the Leader’s owners or staff. A Center for Strategic and International Studies’ report issued last week found that China has grown to be the world’s dominant player in shipbuilding over the past two decades, reports The Associated Press. This poses economic and national security challenges for the US and its allies, according to the report released March 11. China claims to have more than half of the world’s commercial…
East Coast Drone Sightings Remain a Mystery
Frustration and concerns mount over the lack of information on drone sightings reported up and down the East Coast.
