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Pentagon’s acquisition deputy Plumb talks stockpiles, industrial base
The conversation comes as the Defense Dept. faces heavy strain on its stockpiles from allies and partners under threat.
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Outlook
Eight contract opportunities to watch in FY24
There are several major U.S. defense competitions expected in fiscal 2024, with just these eight estimated to be worth a total of $61.9 billion.
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NDIA’s Norquist explains the harm of a continuing resolution
How do temporary spending measures impact military suppliers? We ask that and more of the Pentagon’s former comptroller.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher previews plans to deter China from invading Taiwan
The chair of the House's China-focused panel discussed ways to deter Beijing in the Taiwan Strait and what's in store for the year ahead.
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Global leaders fixate on warfare and economic stability
What can the world expect in 2023? The recent G20 summit might offer some hints.
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Polish defense minister: We won’t waiver from supporting Ukraine
Ukrainians have already proved their abilities on the battlefield. We cannot stop short of what is needed for Ukraine to prevail.
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US Navy secretary talks drones, fleet size and South American security
What's weighing on the service for the new year? Carlos Del Toro discusses what's top of mind.
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How the Space Development Agency ‘could have died any number of ways’
The SDA overcame early turmoil, but there's still more to prove.
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Adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister talks post-war forces, industry
Yuriy Sak described how the war has transformed the military and the defense industry, plus what security guarantees his nation needs.
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A graphical look at scenarios for the US defense budget through 2027
The president's budget requests could go his way, but there are also other routes appropriators might take.
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At arm’s length: NATO juggles conflicts from Ukraine to the Balkans
Far from Ukrainian battlefields, the winds of war have reached NATO’s Balkan backyard.
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