Defense officials advocate for diverse target-tracking architecture
Defense officials say a moving target indicator capability that includes both air and space assets is needed until the department defines its architecture.
Space
Varda lands third space capsule, carrying key hypersonic flight data
Funded by AFRL, Varda’s W-3 capsule landed May 13 at Koonibba Test Range in South Australia.
SpaceX Lands Falcon 9 Rocket on Drone Ship
WASHINGTON — SpaceX successfully landed a first-stage Falcon 9 rocket on a barge in the Atlantic Ocean on Friday, a historic achievement for the space launch industry.
Carter: THAAD in Korea 'Going to Happen'
The placement of THAAD systems on the Korean Peninsula is going to happen, Secretary of Defense Ash Carter said Friday.
Draft Encryption Bill Puts Rule of Law Above Privacy Concerns
A discussion draft leaked online of the first legislation to tackle the heated encryption debate that has pit law enforcement agencies seeking access against privacy and consumer advocates lobbying to maintain strong security.
Pentagon Team in India for Fighter Coproduction Talks
The Pentagon has a team in India evaluating the potential for coproduction on fighter aircraft, SecDef Carter said.
Group Wants Tech Transfer To Define Strategies of French Arms Companies
A defense study group recommends that French arms companies factor in the transfer of technology to the core of their strategy in order to win export deals.
Norway shortlists DCNS and ThyssenKrupp for sub program
Norway has been investigating the options to replace its six Ula-class boats for the last two years.
Beyond the Fighter Jet: The Air Force of 2030
In its quest to dominate the air battlefield of the future, the Air Force may look to replace the traditional fighter jet with a network of integrated systems disaggregated across multiple platforms.
Poland Mulls Drone Offers From General Atomics, Elbit
The Polish Ministry of Defence is considering offers by General Atomics and Elbit Systems for its program to acquire new medium-altitude long-endurance drones for the country’s armed forces.
Court Reverses Former Finmeccanica CEO Orsi's Acquittal
Also convicted was former AgustaWestland CEO Bruno Spagnolini, who received four years.
