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Tech whizzes and CEOs find homes in Corps’ new Reserve innovation unit

The unit accepts reservists with experience in startups, venture capital, management consulting and technology.

10 hours ago

This undated photograph released by the Ukrainian military's Strategic Communications Directorate shows the wreckage of what Kyiv has described as an Iranian Shahed drone downed near Kupiansk, Ukraine.

How to help Kyiv go on a drone offensive

Russia and Iran are planning to build a factory within Russia to produce thousands of Shahed-136 drones.

18 hours ago

Global

UK must accelerate weapons procurement, shadow minister says

The British government used what's known an urgent operational requirement process in Iraq and Afghanistan to rapidly get capabilities into the front line.

Turkey picks South Korean transmission for Altay tank

A South Korean manufacturer, SNT Dynamics, it will supply transmissions for the engines that will power the Altay, Turkey’s first indigenous tank.

4 days ago

Norway wants to buy dozens of new Leopard 2 tanks

An industry deal has yet to be signed, though government officials have been pursing contract negotiations while testing tank contenders.

5 days ago

A work crew prepares a 5G mobile test station for trials at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in February 2022.

Pentagon kicks off 5G competition to upgrade base communications

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

6 days ago

Turkey’s STM to modernize NATO’s intelligence infrastructure

The NCI Agency awarded two deals to STM after evaluating commercial and technical proposals received from several software companies in NATO member states.

6 days ago

General Atomics’ air-launched ‘Eaglet’ gets its wings

Gray Eagle manufacturer General Atomics in conjunction with the U.S. Army launched its Eaglet Air-Launched Effects from a Gray Eagle for the first time.

7 days ago

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to conduct a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2017.

AI-powered surveillance sought for US Central Command

Components of the future surveillance network will likely include cameras and other hardware, automated alerts, geospatial tracking and virtual twins.

8 days ago

GOP pushes tougher China dual-use sanctions, cites lax enforcement

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

8 days ago

US Army selects four companies to build new tactical truck prototypes

Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.

11 days ago

The shadow of a developer is cast in front of text generated by artificial intelligence ahead of a performance at a festival in 2022.

Generative AI like viral ChatGPT lands on DISA technology watch list

An Air Force official said the military must "automate more" in order to remain dominant in a world of advanced computing and quick decisions.

12 days ago

Defense firms flock to Hungary amid EU isolation

Recent deals involve major foreign defense manufacturers, but come amid a reported shortage of personnel to operate and build the equipment.

12 days ago

Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

12 days ago

Italy taps local defense companies to work on next-gen warplane

Leonardo, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italia will support Italy's early work for the envisioned Global Combat Air Programme with the U.K. and Japan.

12 days ago

Elbit to open service center for DIRCM on NATO transport aircraft

The contract provides for support and logistics to the DIRCM system, installed on NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft fleet.

12 days ago

Northrop eyes low-rate production contract for B-21 this year

Northrop is wary of inflation and said more companies are pushing back on fixed-price contracts.

13 days ago

After RIMPAC, Northrop eyes additional at-sea tests for smaller jammer

Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.

13 days ago

Lockheed: F-35 deliveries can’t resume until mishap investigation done

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

14 days ago

Turkey chooses local shipyards to build three frigates

A total of 200 companies will participate in the ships’ production.

2 weeks ago

Defense News offers premier news and analysis about industrial base and supply chain support of defense programs and technologies around the world.

The unit accepts reservists with experience in startups, venture capital, management consulting and technology.

Russia and Iran are planning to build a factory within Russia to produce thousands of Shahed-136 drones.

The British government used what's known an urgent operational requirement process in Iraq and Afghanistan to rapidly get capabilities into the front line.

A South Korean manufacturer, SNT Dynamics, it will supply transmissions for the engines that will power the Altay, Turkey’s first indigenous tank.

An industry deal has yet to be signed, though government officials have been pursing contract negotiations while testing tank contenders.

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

The NCI Agency awarded two deals to STM after evaluating commercial and technical proposals received from several software companies in NATO member states.

Gray Eagle manufacturer General Atomics in conjunction with the U.S. Army launched its Eaglet Air-Launched Effects from a Gray Eagle for the first time.

Components of the future surveillance network will likely include cameras and other hardware, automated alerts, geospatial tracking and virtual twins.

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.

An Air Force official said the military must "automate more" in order to remain dominant in a world of advanced computing and quick decisions.

Recent deals involve major foreign defense manufacturers, but come amid a reported shortage of personnel to operate and build the equipment.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

Leonardo, Elettronica, Avio Aero and MBDA Italia will support Italy's early work for the envisioned Global Combat Air Programme with the U.K. and Japan.

The contract provides for support and logistics to the DIRCM system, installed on NATO’s Multinational Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft fleet.

Northrop is wary of inflation and said more companies are pushing back on fixed-price contracts.

Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

A total of 200 companies will participate in the ships’ production.