Pentagon prize challenge seeks ‘ready-now’ uncrewed systems
DIU is establishing a $20 million prize pool for the project, and the solicitation will stay open through the end of the year on a rolling basis.
Pentagon
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.
House GOP in no rush to give more Ukraine aid after $6 billion error
Previously supportive Republicans are wary of passing more Ukraine aid, but the Pentagon says its accounting error allows it to transfer more weapons.
Three top military leaders confirmed after Senate deal
The Senate is expected to fill three vacancies on the Joint Chiefs of Staff — including the chairman post — after a surprise breakthrough Wednesday.
Lockheed in ‘late-stage’ talks with solid-rocket motor partner
Lockheed declined to offer details on the potential purchase, including the name of the company and the timeline of the deal.
Pentagon eyes microelectronics hubs across US to bolster chip industry
The Pentagon envisions the Microelectronics Commons as a national network of academic institutions, small business firms and research entities.
Capitol Hill dysfunction threatens key defense initiatives
Congress' dysfunction is taking its toll on national security as a government shutdown looms and hundreds of officers can't take their posts.
Opinion
How to ensure the defense-industrial base and supply chain resiliency
Here are several recommendations for actionable policies that could contribute to the long-term health and resiliency of the industrial base.
Austin urges nations to dig deep, give Ukraine more air-defense kits
The U.S. defense chief said the 31 M1 Abrams tanks promised months ago will soon begin arriving in Ukraine, as has been expected.
Directed energy weapons making jump from sci-fi to real world
The U.S. Army, Air Force and Navy are all, right now, attempting to fold directed-energy systems into offensive and defensive capabilities.
Production of key munition years ahead of schedule, Pentagon says
The 155mm rounds have been a case study of sorts for surging production to meet an evolving wartime need.
