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Biden seeks legislation to invest in Australia, UK defense industries
The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.
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Land
US Army revamps program executive offices to sharpen cyber focus
No jobs are expected to be cut, and contracts should flow as normal, according to three U.S. Army program executive officers.
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Lockheed paces JADC2 information-sharing at Northern Edge
The Pentagon is pursuing JADC2 — to the tune of billions of dollars — in order to maintain an edge on China and Russia, among other tech-savvy forces.
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South Korea company fuses AI with imagery to detect ballistic missiles
SI Analytics, headquartered in Daejeon, South Korea, previously competed in U.S. Defense Innovation Unit challenges.
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Missile-maker MBDA gears up for possible Spanish air defense deal
MBDA showcased three different models of missiles at the FEINDEF defense conference in Spain: the Meteor, the Brimstone and the Mistral.
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US Navy may accelerate investments to extend some Ohio subs’ lives
The Navy is considering extending the lives of a few Ohio-class submarines in fiscal 2025 to hedge against any delays as the Columbia class is built.
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Debt breach could damage defense industry, Air Force official says
A debt ceiling breach would be "uncharted territory," Andrew Hunter said — but could do "profound damage" to the defense industry.
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US Air Force plans to award Next Generation Air Dominance deal in 2024
The NGAD solicitation formally begins the process to choose a company to build the Air Force’s next advanced fighter system, which will replace the F-22.
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Pentagon seeks authority to transfer nuclear submarines to Australia
The Pentagon has asked Congress to authorize three new AUKUS provisions, including the transfer of nuclear-powered submarines to Australia.
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A better bridge across the ‘valley of death’
As the Pentagon’s Small Business Strategy makes clear, small companies are key to helping the U.S. ensure its technological superiority.
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Israel’s Elbit to supply Montenegro with vehicle-mounted mortar system
The contract, signed in Tel Aviv, will include Elbit's 120mm munition system that can be mounted on vehicles.
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Push to refill US weapon reserves could strain hypersonic production
A report from the National Defense Industrial Association highlights the need for focused Pentagon investment in the hypersonics industrial base.
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Airbus SDAM maritime drone achieves milestone in French test
The Ministry of Defense wants three SDAM aircraft delivered by the end of the year.
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Pentagon CIO taking over 5G activities with eye on expanded testing
The Pentagon in late 2020 launched 5G pilots at five military installations — to the tune of $600 million — and has since doubled the experimentation.
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Opinion
How ‘digital twins’ make defense supply chains more resilient
A combination of enabling technologies and analytic capabilities produce a virtual model of a process, system, or object, informed by real-time data.
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Signals intelligence teams reposition to face China, Russia
The mission has shifted dramatically as the United States ratchets up competition in the frequency bands with peer competitors like Russia and China.
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The cost of Turkey’s TF-X fighter jet could rise, manufacturer says
The head of Turkish Aerospace Industries also revealed deliver timelines for the Kaan aircraft.
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