Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze
Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.
Europe
Europe’s top missile maker MBDA boosts output 33% amid record orders
MBDA is the only Western company besides American firms capable of producing “the full range of complex weapons,” the CEO said.
Israeli companies to supply ship-defense suite to European frigates
The joint offering by Elbit and Rafael comes amid an uptick in Europe in demand for military equipment.
Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
Key defense policy voice for Senate Democrats won’t seek reelection
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., serves on the armed services committee and was the first-ever woman to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Space Force eyes commercial options for space surveillance mission
The Space Force is looking at ways to integrate commercial capabilities and better partner with international allies on space domain awareness.
Leonardo predicts massive revenue leap to $32.5 billion by 2029
The Italian defense firm's projection is driven by new joint ventures, organic growth and huge rises in defense spending in Europe.
Sikorsky proves out ‘rotor blown wing’ drone
Sikorsky reported successful flight tests for its 115-pound, battery-powered twin prop-rotor unmanned aircraft.
Defense companies jack up Germany’s auto industry to make weapons fast
To overcome production bottlenecks, the argument goes, why not repurpose manufacturing capabilities of Germany’s famed, but ailing, automobile sector?
Palantir delivers first 2 next-gen targeting systems to Army
The announcement comes nearly one year to the date of the service awarding the firm a $178 million contract to deliver 10 TITAN ground systems.
Turkish-Italian venture adds new force to Europe’s drone market
Italy has been a loyal purchaser of U.S. Predator and Reaper drones, so a purchase of Baykar platforms would mark a change in direction for Rome.
US Army approves production of vehicle-mounted GPS alternative
The Mounted Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing system will provide forces the ability to operate in GPS-denied environments.
Trump to launch new White House office focused on shipbuilding
The president said the new effort will focus on ways to "resurrect the American shipbuilding industry."
Boeing grows Alaska-based homeland missile defense silo count by 20
The completion of 20 new missile silos for the Ground-Based Midcourse Defense system at Fort Greely, Alaska, comes amid a new look at its modernization.
Voice-controlled drones a military game-changer, Primordial Labs says
Primordial Labs' Anura allows operators to control robots with just their voice, which could change the way drones interact with humans on the battlefield.
Israeli firms want a piece of the US cruise missile market
Rafael and Bet Shemesh aim for a market in need of fresh competition to lower prices.
Denmark picks Nammo to restart ammo production at shuttered plant
Denmark plans to rapidly build up its stock of mortar and artillery shells even before production can start at Elling.
