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Slovakia shift, elections in Poland dampen support for Ukraine

With Poland heading towards a general election on Oct. 15, the issue of Warsaw’s relations with Kyiv has found itself at center stage.

Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech

The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

Pentagon warns Congress it’s running low on money to replenish weapons

The weapons include millions of rounds of artillery, rockets and missiles critical to Ukraine’s counteroffensive .

Wittman says patience wearing thin on F-35 sustainment plan

"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aid

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

Britain pumps nearly $5 billion into future AUKUS submarine pipeline

Lockheed wins $1.1B contract to design Navy’s Integrated Combat System

Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

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Wittman says patience wearing thin on F-35 sustainment plan

"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

Air Force’s JSTARS flies last intel mission after 3 decades in service

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

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

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

Slovakia shift, elections in Poland dampen support for Ukraine

With Poland heading towards a general election on Oct. 15, the issue of Warsaw’s relations with Kyiv has found itself at center stage.

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

Palantir wins $250 million US Army AI research contract

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

Bulgarian government approves $1.37 billion Stryker order

Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech

The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

Congress avoids government shutdown, drops Ukraine aid

Congress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.

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.

Congress

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.

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.

NATO’s ‘Dynamic Messenger’ test uses 5G mesh to link underwater drones

The eleven-day event focused on testing maritime unmanned systems, or MUS, and demonstrating their interoperability with NATO assets.

Lockheed wins $1.1B contract to design Navy’s Integrated Combat System

Taiwan launches its first homemade submarine

Del Toro says Disruptive Capabilities Office to solve Navy challenges

Pentagon acquisition chief LaPlante focused on boosting manufacturing

Opinion

Space Force can bolster Greenland ties by buying local for Arctic base

A first step is to abide by international agreements and U.S. law would be for the service to procure supplies from Greenlandic companies, the authors say.

Rogers calls for Pentagon IG probe of Space Command basing decision

Victus Nox mission highlights need for flexiblity, Space Force says

Iran says it successfully launched imaging satellite

Opinion

Deterrence in space requires more than SilentBarker’s eyes

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Tanks, Strykers and Servers: The latest contracting headlines | Defense Dollars

Phrogs might head south, Bulgaria wants the Stryker and the U.S. approves sales to replenish Saudi tanks. (Daniel Woolfolk/Defense News)

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Defense Innovation Unit seeks modular test system to scale drone tech

The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

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"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

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The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

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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.

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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.

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With Poland heading towards a general election on Oct. 15, the issue of Warsaw’s relations with Kyiv has found itself at center stage.

The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

The weapons include millions of rounds of artillery, rockets and missiles critical to Ukraine’s counteroffensive .

"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

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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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"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

With Poland heading towards a general election on Oct. 15, the issue of Warsaw’s relations with Kyiv has found itself at center stage.

The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

Congress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.

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.

The eleven-day event focused on testing maritime unmanned systems, or MUS, and demonstrating their interoperability with NATO assets.

A first step is to abide by international agreements and U.S. law would be for the service to procure supplies from Greenlandic companies, the authors say.

Phrogs might head south, Bulgaria wants the Stryker and the U.S. approves sales to replenish Saudi tanks. (Daniel Woolfolk/Defense News)

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The notice comes as the Pentagon embarks on an ambitious plan to change the way it buys high-need capabilities to counter China’s military advantage.

"We've tried to be patient" on the JPO's F-35 sustainment plan, Rep. Rob Wittman said, but he's now planning a hearing — and wants to hear details.

The jets have amassed more than 141,000 hours in combat since Operation Desert Storm in 1991.

Booz Allen in 2022 earned nearly $6 billion in defense revenue, securing it the No. 18 spot on the Defense News “Top 100” list.

BAE Systems, Babcock Marine and Rolls-Royce received contracts aimed at developing a nuclear attack submarine for Britain and Australia.

Congress passed a bipartisan short-term funding bill at the last minute after removing $6 billion in Ukraine assistance.

The Navy is moving to a single combat system for all surface ships, which would allow for faster and easier upgrades.

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.