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Why a ‘Buy Allied’ approach matters

There are at least four essential reasons why making the U.S. aerospace and defense industry exclusively “Made in America” is neither feasible nor desirable.

British military feels out industry for helicopter buy worth over $1 billion

The New Medium Helicopter competition will likely be colored by the question of which company can generate jobs and skills for the country.

Colombia to buy 12 French-made Caesar howitzers

The acquisition is part of the country’s effort to modernize and to increase its conventional military capabilities for countering insurgencies and drug trafficking.

Space Force ‘reverse industry day’ to address gaps in sensing, tracking

During industry meetings this week, program managers will hear from companies about capabilities they're developing to address tactical ISR capability needs.

New Air Force One planes could be up to three years late

"We are way off the initial plan," subcommittee chairman Rep. Joe Courtney, D-Conn., said in Thursday's hearing.

Pentagon CIO stands ground on December timeline for JEDI follow-up

“It’s just going to take us a little bit longer than we thought,” John Sherman, the Pentagon's chief information officer, said in a March briefing.

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Special operators need counter-drone, counter-IED tech in a smaller package

The command expects to pick a device in less than two years.

South Korea selects Bell’s 505 helicopter for military training

Deliveries of the aircraft, also known as the Jet Ranger X, are slated to be completed by 2025.

Greece seeks to join F-35 program as it lobbies against Turkey F-16 sale

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis visited the White House and Congress this week to make to make his country’s case for acquiring the F-35 stealth fighter jet while lobbying against Turkey’s attempts to upgrade and acquire its aging fleet of F-16 aircraft.

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Rafael unveils Aerospike missile for close-air support

The Aerospike is based on the Spike LR II, which has a ground-launched range of 5.5 kilometers and an air-launched range of 10 kilometers.

Aerojet Rocketdyne reprimands chairman over attempt to oust CEO

The conflict between Aerojet's chief executive and executive chairman became increasingly rancorous as 2021 proceeded with the Lockheed acquisition stuck in limbo.

Investment firm Carlyle to buy ManTech in $4.2B deal

The acquisition, if approved by shareholders and the government, is expected to be completed later this year.

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US special ops to get vehicle converter kits for the Arctic by early 2023

Polaris is preparing its Arctic kit for the MRZR Alpha as part of a deal with U.S. Special Operations Command to supply lightweight tactical all-terrain vehicles.

From targeting to navigation, handheld devices are merging tech and tactics

For ground-based observers calling in fires on a target, the observer historically worked with a radio and a pair of binoculars, or a bulky laser guidance system to get the job done. But systems have become more more precise and portable over the decades.

Pentagon tests high-power microwave systems against drones

The Joint Counter-Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office has completed its third demonstration to look at capability that could fill identified gaps to defeat the growing drone threat around the world.

Xtend to supply hundreds of Wolverine Gen2 drones to US military

The Israeli company previously delivered several dozen Skylord counter-drone systems to the U.S. as part of a pilot program in 2020.

Maxar reports $7 million loss in first quarter earnings

Multiple media organizations use Maxar’s satellite imagery in their reporting, notably to show activity in Ukraine as it defends itself against a Russian invasion.

Former national security officials push to ease immigration for science experts

To help the U.S. better compete with China, a group of former national security officials is asking lawmakers to exempt immigrants with advanced science, technology, engineering and math degrees from green card caps.

Lockheed, aiming to double Javelin production, seeks supply chain ‘crank up’

Lockheed Martin aims to nearly double production for Javelin anti-tank missiles from 2,100 to 4,000 per year, but it needs the supply chain to “crank up,” said its chief executive, Jim Taiclet.

Satellite service provider EchoStar posts Q1 earnings

The company posted a revenue of $501.5 million in the period.

Satellite comms firm Telesat unveils first-quarter earnings

Telesat expects full-year revenue in the range of $568.4 million to $584.2 million.

First quarter earnings for simulation firm Ansys beat expectations

The company said it expects revenue in the range of $450 million to $475 million for the fiscal year's second quarter.

Boeing expected to move headquarters from Chicago to DC area

Boeing plans to move its corporate headquarters from Chicago to the Washington, D.C., area.

Anduril Industries in talks with Australia on autonomous undersea vehicle

The company billed the Extra Large Autonomous Undersea Vehicle as affordable, durable and capable of executing military and non-military missions.

General Dynamics names new Bath Iron Works president

A 10-year General Dynamics executive was named president of the company's Maine shipyard, after the former president resigned abruptly last month.