


Pentagon Ukraine hub could see downgrade in policy office reshuffle
The shift would demote an office that until earlier this year had become one of the most important in the Pentagon.

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L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.

First round of Replicator to heavily feature Army systems, Bush says
Army acquisition chief Doug Bush said the service is the "biggest player" in the first tranche of the Pentagon's Replicator effort.

Pacific force’s wish list seeks $11 billion more than defense proposal
Indo-Pacific Command says it faces an $11 billion funding gap for regional military construction, space programs, munitions and Guam missile defenses.

With pause in US aid, Ukraine’s allies rally to ponder what’s next
America helped bring together more than 50 countries in support of Ukraine two years ago. But the group faces headwinds.

Pacific leaders say they need more funding to compete with China
American military leaders in the Pacific are asking Congress for $26.5 billion in a yearly report on what they need to keep pace with China.

CQ Brown visits Lockheed plant with lawmakers to press Ukraine case
Lockheed Martin’s Camden plant produces both the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or HIMARS, which is a coveted long-range firing system.

Martell, Lyft exec turned Pentagon AI boss, leaving job in April
Initially seen as an overseer and expediter of all things data and AI, the CDAO has since evolved into a key player in the realization of CJADC2.

Pentagon may build a second track for hypersonic ground testing
George Rumford, director of the Test Resource Management Center, told lawmakers this week the effort to build a new high-speed track is in the study phase.

Republican hawks denounce defense budget caps from debt ceiling deal
Defense hawks are criticizing the $895 defense spending cap for FY25 under the debt ceiling deal, but it's unclear Congress has the will to undo it.

Pentagon trims tech research funding request; AI, networking flat
The Defense Department is seeking $143.2 billion in research and development money for the coming fiscal year, documents published March 11 show.
