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Trump expected to nominate head of US Fleet Forces Command for top post in Pacific
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is seeking to nominate Adm. Phil Davidson to be the top U.S. military officer in the Pacific, according to three defense officials who spoke on background.
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Air Force to kill JSTARS recap program for new battlefield management plane
The Air Force intends to cancel the JSTARS recap program in its fiscal year 2019 budget submission, tanking one of the service’s few remaining aircraft production opportunities still in contention.
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Oshkosh lands Army’s next-gen Medium Tactical Vehicles contract
The U.S. Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a $476.2 million contract to build a next-generation variant of its Family of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles on Feb. 7.
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Senate reaches budget deal with huge defense boost
Senate lawmakers have reached a two-year deal that would set defense spending at $700 billion for 2018 and $716 billion for 2019.
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Another US Navy ballistic missile intercept reportedly fails in Hawaii
If confirmed, it would mark the second unsuccessful test of the Raytheon missile. It also deals a setback to U.S. missile defense efforts as North Korea makes seemingly daily progress on it goal of striking the U.S. mainland with nuclear-armed missiles.
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Interview: Nuke warhead chief talks risk of nuclear war
Before retiring, Frank Klotz, the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, told Defense News about the challenges awaiting his successor and the state of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Shutdown over: Congress reaches deal to restart government operations
The new deal keeps the government funded through Feb. 8, and ends the federal shutdown after three contentious days.
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Government headed for shutdown Saturday, after Senate fails to pass budget bill
Troops won’t get paid and non-essential military services will be closed until lawmakers can agree on a new appropriations deal.
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National Defense Strategy released with clear priority: Stay ahead of Russia and China
The National Defense Strategy outlines a world where great power competition, not terrorism, is the driving factor for the Pentagon.
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US Navy surface boss expected to step down under pressure in latest collision fallout
The Navy’s top surface warfare officer is expected to step down this week under pressure ahead of a forthcoming recommendation that he be relieved.
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Trump expected to nominate head of US Fleet Forces Command for top post in Pacific
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is seeking to nominate Adm. Phil Davidson to be the top U.S. military officer in the Pacific, according to three defense officials who spoke on background.
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Air Force to kill JSTARS recap program for new battlefield management plane
The Air Force intends to cancel the JSTARS recap program in its fiscal year 2019 budget submission, tanking one of the service’s few remaining aircraft production opportunities still in contention.
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Oshkosh lands Army’s next-gen Medium Tactical Vehicles contract
The U.S. Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a $476.2 million contract to build a next-generation variant of its Family of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles on Feb. 7.
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Senate reaches budget deal with huge defense boost
Senate lawmakers have reached a two-year deal that would set defense spending at $700 billion for 2018 and $716 billion for 2019.
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Another US Navy ballistic missile intercept reportedly fails in Hawaii
If confirmed, it would mark the second unsuccessful test of the Raytheon missile. It also deals a setback to U.S. missile defense efforts as North Korea makes seemingly daily progress on it goal of striking the U.S. mainland with nuclear-armed missiles.
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Interview: Nuke warhead chief talks risk of nuclear war
Before retiring, Frank Klotz, the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, told Defense News about the challenges awaiting his successor and the state of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
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Shutdown over: Congress reaches deal to restart government operations
The new deal keeps the government funded through Feb. 8, and ends the federal shutdown after three contentious days.
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Government headed for shutdown Saturday, after Senate fails to pass budget bill
Troops won’t get paid and non-essential military services will be closed until lawmakers can agree on a new appropriations deal.
-
National Defense Strategy released with clear priority: Stay ahead of Russia and China
The National Defense Strategy outlines a world where great power competition, not terrorism, is the driving factor for the Pentagon.
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US Navy surface boss expected to step down under pressure in latest collision fallout
The Navy’s top surface warfare officer is expected to step down this week under pressure ahead of a forthcoming recommendation that he be relieved.
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Trump expected to nominate head of US Fleet Forces Command for top post in Pacific
Defense Secretary Jim Mattis is seeking to nominate Adm. Phil Davidson to be the top U.S. military officer in the Pacific, according to three defense officials who spoke on background.
-
Air Force to kill JSTARS recap program for new battlefield management plane
The Air Force intends to cancel the JSTARS recap program in its fiscal year 2019 budget submission, tanking one of the service’s few remaining aircraft production opportunities still in contention.
-
Oshkosh lands Army’s next-gen Medium Tactical Vehicles contract
The U.S. Army awarded Oshkosh Defense a $476.2 million contract to build a next-generation variant of its Family of Tactical Wheeled Vehicles on Feb. 7.
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Senate reaches budget deal with huge defense boost
Senate lawmakers have reached a two-year deal that would set defense spending at $700 billion for 2018 and $716 billion for 2019.
-
Another US Navy ballistic missile intercept reportedly fails in Hawaii
If confirmed, it would mark the second unsuccessful test of the Raytheon missile. It also deals a setback to U.S. missile defense efforts as North Korea makes seemingly daily progress on it goal of striking the U.S. mainland with nuclear-armed missiles.
-
Interview: Nuke warhead chief talks risk of nuclear war
Before retiring, Frank Klotz, the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration, told Defense News about the challenges awaiting his successor and the state of the U.S. nuclear arsenal.
-
Shutdown over: Congress reaches deal to restart government operations
The new deal keeps the government funded through Feb. 8, and ends the federal shutdown after three contentious days.
-
Government headed for shutdown Saturday, after Senate fails to pass budget bill
Troops won’t get paid and non-essential military services will be closed until lawmakers can agree on a new appropriations deal.
-
National Defense Strategy released with clear priority: Stay ahead of Russia and China
The National Defense Strategy outlines a world where great power competition, not terrorism, is the driving factor for the Pentagon.
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US Navy surface boss expected to step down under pressure in latest collision fallout
The Navy’s top surface warfare officer is expected to step down this week under pressure ahead of a forthcoming recommendation that he be relieved.
