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.
By Jen Judson
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Tariffs or not, China’s infiltration of US systems needs new attention
The challenge facing the U.S. and allied governments is how to protect systems, citizens, infrastructure and industries from data theft.
By Mira Ricardel
Turkey-Ukraine work on missile engine could open the door to tech transfer
"Turkey wants to develop an indigenous engine technology for various aerial platforms it has developed and plans to develop in the future. Technology transfer is key to doing business with Ankara."
US special ops, European customer buy Fletcher rocket launchers
The company would not disclose details of the two contracts, however.
By Aaron Mehta
Belgium is Oshkosh’s newest light tactical vehicle customer
Belgium buys a version of the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle in first direct sale from Oshkosh Defense.
By Jen Judson
Israel hopes to collaborate with US on anti-missile lasers
Israel’s Missile Defense Organization has contacted the Pentagon to collaborate on developing directed-energy capabilities, according to agency director Moshe Patel.
By Aaron Mehta
3 questions with Bruce Jette, the US Army’s acquisition chief
The service's acquisition chief talks Project Convergence and the pursuit of new programs.
By Jen Judson
US Army hones in on solution for new mid-range missile pursuit
The Army is close to solidifying a material solution for a mid-range missile to be fielded in 2023.
By Jen Judson
Transforming battlefield geometry: What’s to come in Project Convergence 2021
Project Convergence 2021 will grow to a joint effort and bring in more advanced technology.
By Jen Judson
Establishing zero-trust cybersecurity comes with challenges for Pentagon IT leadership
COVID-19 accelerated conversations around zero trust, and the Pentagon is grappling with questions about scaling and management.
By Andrew Eversden
Conflict in the Caucasus, recent exercise reinforce modernization needs, Army chief says
“I see [armored vehicles] in the future, because you’ve got to protect the soldiers when you move around on a very lethal battlefield,” the Army chief of staff said.
By Kyle Rempfer
Army eyes shorter deployments, reducing low-priority unit obligations
“I am concerned about the Army’s ops tempo as a whole,” said Gen. James McConville, the Army chief of staff.
By Kyle Rempfer