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What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

The L3Harris Technologies Vampire system, a light vehicle-borne missile launcher, is seen on the show floor Oct. 11 at the Association of the U.S. Army annual convention.

L3Harris to sell commercial aviation unit to private-equity affiliate

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

Raytheon, an RTX business, won a four-year, $15 million contract to increase the electronic capability of radio frequency sensors with high-power-density Gallium nitride transistors.

Ice Ice Baby: Raytheon uses diamonds to keep radars cool

"If we can relax the heat problem," a DARPA program manager said, "we can crank up the amplifier and increase the range of radar."

German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses

The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.

Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses

German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project

L3Harris to sell commercial aviation unit to private-equity affiliate

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Defense News hosted a series of events during AUSA 2023 with a variety of military, gov, and industry speakers.

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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.

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

Defense News Conference Coverage

Explore editorial coverage of the event along with video clips of the Defense News Conference 2023.

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Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack discusses ways to help your community during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 13-21.

L3Harris to sell commercial aviation unit to private-equity affiliate

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project

Germany to supply Ukraine with IRIS-T systems in $1.4 billion package

Canada delays $3.6 billion Reaper buy until drones can work in Arctic

Patriot replacement radar defeats cruise missile in Raytheon test

The Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor enabled the intercept of a cruise missile target in a developmental test ahead of first unit fielding.

Netherlands budgets $2.2 billion in military aid for Ukraine

Pentagon counter-drone office makes headway as services adopt new tech

MBDA restarts anti-tank mine production as Ukraine war depletes stocks

Sierra Nevada to supply US Army with intel-gathering jets in $554M deal

What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

Pentagon

Replicator candidates to be chosen by early December, Pentagon says

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks laid out the timeline for Replicator, an initiative to field thousands of drones within 24 months.

Craig Martell, the Pentagon's chief digital and artificial intelligence officer, or CDAO, responds to a question May 3, 2023, at the AFCEA TechNet Cyber conference in Baltimore, Maryland.

Pentagon AI boss seeks ‘justified confidence’ to take tech into battle

Not a soldier but a data scientist, Martell headed machine-learning at companies including LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft before taking the job last year.

A ground vehicle is seen at Fort Moore, at the time Fort Benning, during a robotics and autonomous systems industry day in August 2018.

Pentagon teams with MIT on artificial intelligence, big-data education

Building trust between man and machine is a complex process, often requiring repeated exposure, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

Opinion

US submarine production rate will not hinder AUKUS

The industrial base will be able to meet US Navy requirements and deliver boats to Australia under the tri-national pact, argues Rep. Joe Courtney.

China, Pakistan wrap up naval drill featuring sub, high-tech destroyer

Navy secretary convenes first cross-department shipbuilders meeting

Sweden orders MBDA missiles for its Visby-class fleet

US Navy upgrading torpedoes, leveraging cloud computing for submarines

Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

Rocket Lab to open spacecraft parts manufacturing facility in Maryland

Space Force sees SATCOM awards surging to $20 billion this fiscal year

Atlas, other ‘troubled’ Space Force programs to miss 2023 deliveries

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What to watch as Congress negotiates final defense policy bill

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

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L3Harris to sell commercial aviation unit to private-equity affiliate

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

By Stephen Losey

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Ice Ice Baby: Raytheon uses diamonds to keep radars cool

"If we can relax the heat problem," a DARPA program manager said, "we can crank up the amplifier and increase the range of radar."

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German air force plans major Asia-Pacific tour in 2024

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

By Sebastian Sprenger

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Romania plans to spend $2 billion on short-range air defenses

The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.

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Project Nyx Alpha to boost UK Space Command’s domain awareness

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

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New military simulations for shooting, trench war, drones unveiled

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

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DARPA eyes creation of next-generation semiconductor manufacturing hub

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

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Italy blocks Safran’s purchase of firm involved in making Eurofighters

Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.

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Upgraded F-35s fly with partial software as DOD hunts for delivery fix

The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.

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Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

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North Korea claims it successfully put spy satellite into orbit

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.

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The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

"If we can relax the heat problem," a DARPA program manager said, "we can crank up the amplifier and increase the range of radar."

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.

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Defense News hosted a series of events during AUSA 2023 with a variety of military, gov, and industry speakers.

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.

Explore editorial coverage of the event along with video clips of the Defense News Conference 2023.

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Personal finance expert Jeanette Mack discusses ways to help your community during Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week, Nov. 13-21.

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

The Army's Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor enabled the intercept of a cruise missile target in a developmental test ahead of first unit fielding.

The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks laid out the timeline for Replicator, an initiative to field thousands of drones within 24 months.

Not a soldier but a data scientist, Martell headed machine-learning at companies including LinkedIn, Dropbox and Lyft before taking the job last year.

Building trust between man and machine is a complex process, often requiring repeated exposure, according to a Government Accountability Office report.

The industrial base will be able to meet US Navy requirements and deliver boats to Australia under the tri-national pact, argues Rep. Joe Courtney.

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

Can -120-degree temperatures and psychedelic extracts help provide the healing some vets need? Defense News looks into evolving treatment methods.

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The path to an annual defense policy bill may be unusually tricky this year amid several different provisions in the House and Senate versions.

L3Harris chief executive Christopher Kubasik said the sale is part of its plan "to optimize our national security, technology-focused portfolio."

"If we can relax the heat problem," a DARPA program manager said, "we can crank up the amplifier and increase the range of radar."

France and Spain are also slated to send aircraft for training visits, putting a "European face" on the summer deployment, the German air force chief said.

The race is expected to include MBDA and Rafael, two vendors that already have ties to the European country.

A ground-based telescope in Cyprus will allow detection of satellites and other objects from LEO to GEO and Cislunar orbits.

The shooting system could replace the 1980s-era MILES system.

DARPA hopes the program, dubbed Next-Generation Microelectronics Manufacturing, will give the U.S. industrial base a leading technological edge.

Sources told Defense News the sale was halted due to the state of conflict around the world.

The first TR-3 F-35's initial checkout flight comes as the Joint Program Office hunts for a way to accelerate deliveries, perhaps using interim software.

Emerging technologies play a critical role in both waging and foiling influence campaigns, according to the Defense Department's strategy.

North Korea claimed Wednesday to have successfully placed a spy satellite into orbit with its third launch attempt this year.