Aerospace Group:

Navy/USMC

Navy Experimenting With Multiple Kinds Of STUAS Payloads

Wednesday, April 18th, 2012

SHARE:

The Navy is experimenting with multiple kinds of payloads as well as different sensor packages on its Small Tactical Unmanned Aircraft System (STUAS), according to a service official. Rear Adm. William Shannon, program executive officer for unmanned aviation and strike weapons, told an audience yesterday at the Sea Air Space Exposition hosted by the Navy League the service is experimenting with those different payload and sensor packages because of the improved technology of the sensors. “Doesn’t sound like much, but…

Space

Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says

Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]

Congress

Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority

Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]

Pentagon

Hegseth Acknowledges Potential $200 Billion Iran Supplemental Request, Final Figure ‘Could Move’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday acknowledged the Pentagon could potentially ask Congress for $200 billion in supplemental funding to support the ongoing operation against Iran and replenish munitions used […]

Congress

Counter-Drone Flyaway Kit Used In U.S. In Early Hours Of Iran Strikes, NORTHCOM Head Says

U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM) used a counter small unmanned aircraft system (sUAS) flyaway kit (FAK) in the early hours of the strikes against Iran on Feb. 28, according to Air […]