ARLINGTON, Va. — Naval Air Systems Command has awarded a $3.2 billion multiyear procurement (MYP) contract to Northrop Grumman Systems Corp. for 24 E-2D Advanced Hawkeye (AHE) carrier-based early warning aircraft. The April 10 Defense Department contract announcement “provides for…
Navy Concerned About Retention of Experienced Aviators
WASHINGTON — The Navy’s air warfare director told Congress that some of the service’s experienced aviators are “ready” to leave the service, citing fewer flying opportunities and quality-of-life issues. Rear Adm. Scott D. Conn, testifying April 10 before the Seapower…
House Committee Again Confronts Navy Leaders Over Truman’s Retirement, Troubled Ship Programs, Long-Term Planning
The U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans and programs came under attack in the House Armed Services Committee on April 10, with concerns about the accelerated development of a new large surface combatant and unmanned vessels, early retirement of the aircraft carrier…
Navy Air Warfare Director: Strike Fighter Shortage Easing, Readiness Improving
WASHINGTON — The Navy and Marine Corps’ strike fighter inventory shortfall is easing even as the Navy slows its aircraft procurement to pay some bills to improve readiness, the Navy’s director of air warfare told Congress. Rear Adm. Scott D….
IMSAR’s NSP-5 Radar Moving Into Production for RQ-21 Unmanned System
SPRINGVILLE, Utah — IMSAR’s NSP-5 radar system, configured for unmanned aircraft systems, is in production to deliver mission kits to the RQ-21A Blackjack UAS operated by the U.S. Marine Corps, the company said in a release. The payload project, named…
Army Gen. Milley Formally Nominated to Be Next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs
ARLINGTON, Virginia — President Trump has formally nominated two generals to serve as the next chairman and vice chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. In an April 9 announcement, Acting Defense Secretary Patrick M. Shanahan said that Army Gen….
Civilian, Uniformed Navy Leaders Again Face Questions About Truman’s Retirement, Ford Carriers, Diversion of Funds for Border Wall
Senate Armed Services Committee members expressed concerns about the Navy’s planned early retirement of the aircraft carrier Harry S. Truman and the impact of use of military funds and troops to secure the southwest border and questioned the operational status…
Coast Guard Commandant: Some Cases of ‘Sanctuary’ Localities Inhibiting Cooperation
WASHINGTON — The Coast Guard’s top officer told Congress that there have been some cases of “sanctuary” localities failing to cooperate on a law-enforcement case, but that such events are “anomalous.” Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Karl L. Schultz testified April…
Certifiable Ground Control Station Controls First End-to-End Flight
SAN DIEGO — The Certifiable Ground Control Station (CGCS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. (GA-ASI) was used to control the complete flight of an MQ-9B SkyGuardian — including takeoff and landing — on March 12, the company said in…
Coast Guard Interdicts 8 Cuban Migrants on Cay Sal
CAY SAL, Bahamas — The Coast Guard interdicted eight migrants on April 7 on Cay Sal attempting to illegally enter the United States, the Coast Guard 7th District said in a release. Coast Guard 7th District watchstanders received a notification…
