Europeans map out Pacific aims as some in US want them to stay home
The Shangri-La Dialogue last week featured a record number of Europeans in attendance and was headlined by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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Australia should surge defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, Pentagon says
"The decisions that we make around defense spending are going to be driven by Australia’s national interest," said Defense Minister Richard Marles.
How the US Army plans to achieve a clean audit
The service hopes a program through its comptroller’s office will help it reach a clean audit, an unmet milestone since Pentagon audits began in 2018.
New strategy to quicken tech development amid digital transformation
One indicator of the strategy’s implementation will be the volume of modern software practices embedded in requests for proposals, an Army official said.
DoD inks waiver for deliveries of F-35s, halted over Chinese material
The contractors have switched to a different source for the alloy to make magnets in the future.
White House Arctic strategy calls for enhanced military presence
The enhanced U.S. posture aims to deter increased Russian and Chinese activity in the region as global warming rapidly melts the Polar ice caps.
US approves $3 billion NASAMS air defense kit for Kuwait
The moves paves the way for Kuwait to get the National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System, which also protects Washington, D.C.
Pentagon on track for $9 billion contract award after abandoning JEDI
The Pentagon is now working to institute JWCC, as pressure builds to seamlessly link the military services and more effectively process reams of data.
Senate passage of defense bill pushed back until November
Lawmakers will start floor work on the bill next week but aren't expected to make significant progress until after the election.
Army taps Palantir for software to help predict maintenance problems
The Denver-based firm received a five-year, $85.1 million contract.
US says hackers attacked defense organization, stole sensitive info
The Pentagon's pool of contractors and related resources is under constant threat of digital harassment and foreign influence campaigns.
