‘High’ Flying Pilot Gets 3 yrs for Marijuana Transport (Learn More, Video)
A San Antonio man was sentenced Friday to more than three years in federal prison following his conviction for possession with intent to distribute between 50 to 100 kilograms of marijuana.
This...
CBP Responds to Call for Aid Following Hurricane Maria (Videos)
In the wake of Hurricane Maria, CBP is responding to the call for support and aid.
Locating and assisting employees and others affected by the storm remains CBP’s top priority.
Air and Marine...
L3 Wins More Than $300M EO/IR Orders Year-to-Date (See in Action)
L3 Technologies' WESCAM business has won multiple MX™-Series electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) product and in-service support contracts year-to-date from military and airborne law enforcement customers totaling more than $300 million in orders.
This reflects...
Lockheed Martin Laser Outguns Threat in Half the Time (See Video)
A Lockheed Martin prototype laser weapon system has proven that an advanced system of sensors, software and specialized optics can deliver decisive lethality against unmanned aerial vehicle threats.
In tests conducted with...
US Border Patrol to Begin Operational Testing of sUAS (See in Action)
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) will begin evaluating Small Unmanned Aircraft System (sUAS) in the operational environment this month as part of a pilot program.
Testing will take place in three...
Lincoln Tests F-35C Lightning II at Sea (See the F-35C in Action, Multi-Video)
The Nimitz-Class aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln (CVN 72) became one of the few ships in the fleet to trap and launch the F-35C Lightning II, Sept. 3.
The "Grim Reapers" of...
GPS III Sat Completes Test Simulating Strenuous Launch (Multi-Video)
Launch is the most strenuous part of a satellite's life.
To survive the extreme sound wave pressure and pounding vibrations generated by more than 700,000 lbs. of thundering rocket thrust, spacecraft need...
The FAA’s Small Drone Rule Lets sUAS Soar (See How, Multi-Video)
A host of new users are changing the world of commercial aviation thanks in large part to the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) small unmanned aircraft rule, Part 107 (PDF), which has now been in place...
Blighter’s New Lower Cost Radar for Airports & Critical Infrastructure
Blighter Surveillance Systems has introduced a lower cost, entry level version of its Blighter B400 Series Doppler ground surveillance radar aimed specifically at airports and critical infrastructure sites such as oil/gas facilities,...
USMC Awards Lockheed Martin for CH-53K Production (See in Action)
Naval Air Systems Command, Patuxent River, Maryland, has awarded Lockheed Martin a Low Rate Initial Production (LRIP) Lot 1 contract to build two production CH-53K King Stallion helicopters.
This contract follows the April 4, 2017, Milestone...
