French firm to show off hybrid tech at Medef conference Design and evolution of vehicles for reconnaissance, intelligence gathering, logistics and combat are among the major themes in RTD’s research and development strategy. By: Pierre Tran 4 hours ago
Israel to test new hybrid power source for tanks, armored vehicles Israel will soon field test an advanced, rechargeable lithium-ion battery that developers claim will change the way ground forces operate. By: Barbara Opall-Rome 6 hours ago
After McCain crash, CNO looks to industry for ideas The U.S. Navy’s top uniformed officer wants to bring in industry experts to help the service understand why it has suffered two serious crashes in the Pacific theater in the last three months. By: Aaron Mehta 2 days ago
Raytheon marks milestone for its Tomahawk, looks to the future Raytheon and the U.S. Navy marked the 4,000 delivery of Tomahawk Block IV in a ceremony Tuesday, all amid a push to modernize the Navy’s venerable long-range strike missile for service into the 2050s. By: David B. Larter 2 days ago
Nammo signs first artillery deal with Finland The deal with Finland is a significant development for Nammo, with the FDF becoming the first international customer for the company’s 155 mm insensitive munitions, high explosive, extended range ammo, or IM-HE-ER. By: Gerard O'Dwyer 4 days ago
MHI lands contract to build new Japanese destroyers Japan has selected Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, or MHI, to be the lead contractor to design and build a new class of multipurpose destroyers, with construction expected to begin in 2018. By: Mike Yeo 5 days ago
OMB: Pentagon should emphasize dual-use R&D spending The White House wants the Pentagon to emphasize technology developments with both military and civil uses in its next budget, according to a new guidance from the Office of Management and Budget. By: Aaron Mehta 6 days ago
General Atomics targets first big international Avenger drone sale Fewer than a dozen Avenger drones have been sold since the product first flew in 2009, but General Atomics believes that it may be able to sell about 90 aircraft in the next few years to a single international customer. By: Valerie Insinna 6 days ago
Trump disbands manufacturing council President Donald Trump says he’s ending a pair of White House advisory councils. By: The Associated Press August 16
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