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F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production

The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.

U.S. Army soldiers go through a land navigation course during the Best Warrior Competition in Mainz, Germany, in March 2017.

BAE Systems to supply US Army with jam-resistant navigation tech

The cards were previously procured through “external contracts" that complicated acquisition, according to PEO IEW&S.

Chinese defense firms show off counter-drone tech at Serbia arms show

ELINC CHina diplayed a multifunction radar jamming and electronic intelligence station that can be sold in different configurations.

German Cartel Office approves Rheinmetall’s foray into Ukraine

The company wants to service German-donated equipment locally first, before producing its own weapons lineup in the country.

Boeing to pay $8.1M to settle Osprey false claims allegations

The government claimed Boeing failed to test machines used in the composite manufacturing process for the Osprey; Boeing denied the allegations.

Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill

From parts to hypersonics, Pentagon sees 3D printing as ‘game changer’

Romania, Czech Republic advance F-35 acquisition plans

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F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production

The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.

Boeing to pay $8.1M to settle Osprey false claims allegations

Anduril to hone Ghost drone autonomy under contract with US Air Force

Brazil sets up fund for Army’s armored vehicle, missile capabilities

From parts to hypersonics, Pentagon sees 3D printing as ‘game changer’

BAE Systems to supply US Army with jam-resistant navigation tech

The cards were previously procured through “external contracts" that complicated acquisition, according to PEO IEW&S.

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Griffon, Textron advance in Army’s Future Tactical UAS competition

Bulgarian government approves $1.37 billion Stryker order

US approves $500 million sale for Saudi Arabia’s combat vehicle upkeep

Exemption given for Navy to build nuclear sub in stopgap funding bill

The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.

Defense Secretary Austin’s salary cut to $1 under GOP budget plan

Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.

GOP, Dems clash on multiyear munitions buys as shutdown looms

A niche appropriations debate on multiyear munitions buys has ballooned into one of the numerous partisan standoffs over the defense spending bill.

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Top Marine leader sworn in 1 day after Senate confirmation

Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.

Zelenskyy warns Congress, DoD that Kyiv will lose without aid

Zelenskyy visited Washington hoping to secure more and better US aid for Ukraine. But many of his pleas fell on deaf ears as Republican opposition grows.

Dems weigh batch votes to bypass Tuberville for remaining nominees

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

Del Toro says Disruptive Capabilities Office to solve Navy challenges

Pentagon acquisition chief LaPlante focused on boosting manufacturing

Navy brings unmanned vessels to Japan to bolster fleet integration

Navy launches board to help services leverage new science and tech

Rogers calls for Pentagon IG probe of Space Command basing decision

Rogers and other House lawmakers claim the Space Command basing process included “striking irregularities.”

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Iran says it successfully launched imaging satellite

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F-35 program finishes years-late tests needed for full production

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BAE Systems to supply US Army with jam-resistant navigation tech

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Boeing to pay $8.1M to settle Osprey false claims allegations

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Brazil sets up fund for Army’s armored vehicle, missile capabilities

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Romania, Czech Republic advance F-35 acquisition plans

Bucharest plans to equip three squadrons with the fifth-generation fighter, or 48 aircraft, in two stages, according to defense officials.

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The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.

The cards were previously procured through “external contracts" that complicated acquisition, according to PEO IEW&S.

ELINC CHina diplayed a multifunction radar jamming and electronic intelligence station that can be sold in different configurations.

The company wants to service German-donated equipment locally first, before producing its own weapons lineup in the country.

The government claimed Boeing failed to test machines used in the composite manufacturing process for the Osprey; Boeing denied the allegations.

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In this webcast, Defense News explored how the manufacturing process is changing, how the industry is adapting to those changes, and more.

Defense News spoke with industry leaders from AeroVironment, Anduril, Skydio, goTenna, Saildron, BAE Systems, Mercury Systems, and Leidos UK.

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The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.

The cards were previously procured through “external contracts" that complicated acquisition, according to PEO IEW&S.

The stopgap funding bill allows construction to begin on a second Columbia-class submarine as it threatens to fall behind schedule while a shutdown looms.

Democratic lawmakers decried the move as a childish political attack.

A niche appropriations debate on multiyear munitions buys has ballooned into one of the numerous partisan standoffs over the defense spending bill.

Gen. Eric Smith took on the role Friday morning in a small ceremony at the Pentagon.

Zelenskyy visited Washington hoping to secure more and better US aid for Ukraine. But many of his pleas fell on deaf ears as Republican opposition grows.

After the Senate confirmed three joint chiefs, Democrats are strategizing how to confirm the hundreds of other military nominees held up by Tuberville.

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

Rogers and other House lawmakers claim the Space Command basing process included “striking irregularities.”

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The complex simulations at Naval Air Station Patuxent River in Maryland were meant to test how well the F-35 would perform in real-world combat scenarios.

The cards were previously procured through “external contracts" that complicated acquisition, according to PEO IEW&S.

The company wants to service German-donated equipment locally first, before producing its own weapons lineup in the country.

The government claimed Boeing failed to test machines used in the composite manufacturing process for the Osprey; Boeing denied the allegations.

The island nation's government reportedly had plenty of help from international partners, who offered expertise and technology.

Ghost drones have flown over Ukraine during the conflict with Russia. The company recently unveiled an enhanced version dubbed Ghost-X.

House GOP opposition to additional Ukraine aid threatens to deprive the Pentagon of funds it needs to backfill weapons it has given Kyiv from U.S. stocks.

SECNAV aims to help programs of record adjust to changing fleet requirements, and to go outside the acquisition process to solve the most urgent needs.

Rogers and other House lawmakers claim the Space Command basing process included “striking irregularities.”

Ben Cardin has some weighty decisions to make on security cooperation with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt after Bob Menendez's latest legal woes.

The focus on armored vehicles will see various types manufactured by the Iveco, which opened a local factory 10 years ago.

Bucharest plans to equip three squadrons with the fifth-generation fighter, or 48 aircraft, in two stages, according to defense officials.