Hegseth calls for extensive reforms to Pentagon drone-buying practices
The memo directs the military services to create active duty formations by September, built for the sole purpose of scaling the use of drones across DOD.
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Pentagon trials drone-spotting air traffic suite at US bases worldwide
The Air Force Research Laboratory's CLUE system could help military and civil agencies better integrate drone operations into the airspace.
Air Force IG's 'System of Record' Corrupted
Data in the Air Force's Inspector General Automated Case Tracking System database has been corrupted.
Carter Again Hammers 'Micromanagement' in NDAA
WASHINGTON — As the Senate nears completion of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act, Defense Secretary Ash Carter continues to warn against “micromanagement” coming from the Hill.
Franco-German Alliance Targets New Artillery Development
France and Germany are in talks for a shared next-generation artillery alongside bilateral discussions for a planned replacement of their Leopard and Leclerc heavy tanks, said Nexter chairman Stéphane Mayer.
Senate To Vote on NDAA, Tackle DoD Appropriations Next Week
The Senate is scheduled to vote on the annual defense authorization bill next week amid parliamentary fights.
Carter Names Three to Innovation Board
LinkedIn head Reid Hoffman, former SOCOM Commander Adm. Bill McRaven (ret.); and historian Walter Isaacson will joint the board.
Chinese National Convicted of Export Violations
A US federal jury in Florida has convicted Wenxia "Wency" Man of attempting to export defense items to China without a license.
US, Australia Delay Plans To Send More Marines Down Under
The U.S. still plans to send 2,500 Marines to Australia each year — but that large of a rotation won’t happen until at least 2020.
Still No Sales for Israel’s Iron Dome
Israel’s Iron Dome intercepting system has not yet been sold to a single customer, according to government and industry sources.
Italian Radar To Equip US Navy's Fire Scout Drones
The US Naval Air Systems Command will acquire the new Osprey radar, produced by Leonardo-Finmeccanica's Airborne and Space Systems Division.
