Air Force review spotlights risks in space agency’s go-fast approach
The report recommends SDA make process and culture changes as it looks to scale from handfuls of demo satellites to hundreds of operational spacecraft.
Air Warfare
‘Made-in-America’ drone maker Neros awaits its big Pentagon break
The company aims to increase its production capacity from 1,500 drones per month to 10,000 by the end of this year.
Germany, Norway Eye Joint Submarine Procurement
Norway plans to complete the definition phase for procurement of submarines in the first half of this year and may consider a joint purchase with another country.
Australia Picks Navantia To Build Two Replenishment Ships
The Royal Australian Navy selected Spanish shipbuilder Navantia as preferred tenderer to construct two auxiliary oiler and replenishment vessels.
Bulgaria Halts Guardian, Sand Cat Armored Vehicle Procurements
Bulgarian Defense Minister Nikolay Nenchev has decided to halt two procurements to deliver US Guardian and Israeli Sand Cat armored vehicles to the Bulgarian Armed Forces.
US Gen. Scaparrotti To Be Next Head of European Command
Army Gen. Curtis "Mike" Scaparrotti is the Obama administration's choice as the next head of US European Command.
F-35 Chief Expects Savings From Pratt’s Work on B-21 Engine
The F-35 joint program office chief expects Pratt & Whitney’s work on the B-21 bomber to reduce the cost of the fighter jet’s engine.
No. 2 Military Officer: National Dialogue on Nuclear Deterrent Vital
A dialogue about the nuclear modernization costs must start "right now, this instant," said Gen. Paul Selva.
F-35 Logistics System May Not Be Ready for Air Force IOC Target
The latest version of the F-35's logistics system may not be ready by the time the Air Force wants to declare its jets combat-ready this summer, according to the program manager.
Israel To Double Heron UAV Recon Squadron
The Israel Air Force plans to double its force of Heron TP UAVs by the end of this year.
ITC Defense Scores Kuwaiti Contract to Track Military Vehicles
Arlington-based ITC Defense Corp has won a $7.7 million contract through a foreign military sale to develop and field a system to help Kuwait keep track of its military vehicles.
