China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on the People’s Liberation Army described China’s recent buildup as “historic.”
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Over $13 billion in US military aid to Israel improperly tracked: IG
Investigators warned that such lapses increase the risk of sensitive U.S. weapons technology falling into the hands of hostile actors.
Congress wants more details on latest Ukraine aid request
Multiple senators on Tuesday said that they want reports and briefings on Joe Biden’s new $13.7 billion funding request for Ukraine.
US approves $1.1 billion Taiwan arms sale
The State Department announced a $1.1 billion arms package for Taiwan.
Pentagon seeks commercial tech for hypersonic test vehicle
DIU is seeking proposals from commercial industry for a hypersonic test aircraft to help alleviate the strain on DoD testing infrastracture.
Army electronic warfare office seeks to adapt now for future threats
The U.S. Army is reinvigorating its networks, sensors, electronic warfare arsenal and related tools following decades of counterterrorism operations.
Lockheed, Pentagon claim they’re reining in F-35 sustainment costs
It cost the U.S. Air Force in 2020 about $7.8 million to fly one of its F-35A fighters. That was nearly double the service’s $4.1 million goal.
Defense industry to launch inflation relief push in Congress
“Deterrence doesn’t work when we handcuff the Department of Defense’s hands," said one industry representative.
Why Washington should provide ATACMS weapons to Ukraine
The ATACMS can help Ukraine defeat the invasion while avoiding direct conflict between Russia and NATO.
Boeing wins integration contract for homeland missile defense system
The U.S. Missile Defense Agency has awarded another piece of a contract to maintain and upgrade its Ground-Based Midcourse Defense System.
Russia and China’s space weapon plans spur high-level Pentagon meeting
The classified talks come after after demonstrations by Russia and China last year.
