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Japan joins the global craze to field interceptor drones
The interceptor drone systems are expected to be installed by 2027 near radar sites, bases, vessels and other critical locations, the agency stated.
Calling all weapons makers: Pentagon seeks new ideas to arm Ukraine
In its effort to quickly arm Ukraine against Russia, the Pentagon has announced the equivalent of an open casting call for companies to offer weapons and commercial systems that can be rushed to the fight.
By Joe Gould
Longtime Fincantieri CEO Bono to step down
Speaking to Italian publication L’Espresso, Giuseppe Bono said his mandate was not being renewed by the Italian government due to his age, adding that he “respected” the decision.
By Tom Kington
US Space Force space defense squadron tasked to focus on deep space
The 19th Space Defense Squadron has been tasked to focus on the cislunar space domain as activity increases in the realm.
By Jen Judson
Pentagon seeks reauthorization, expansion of small business funding
The Pentagon is pursuing the reauthorization and expansion for programs meant to boost small business participation in defense research, set to expire Sept. 30.
By Joe Gould
AeroVironment wins $20M contract for hand-launched drone for Ukraine
The Defense Department has awarded the first contract of the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative’s $300 million budget for this year, a $19.7 million deal with AeroVironment for a small, hand-launched surveillance drone called the RQ-20 Puma AE.
By Joe Gould
Lincoln Carrier Strike Group teams up with Japanese navy in Philippine, East China seas
The carrier strike group teamed up with Japanese destroyers Inazuma and Kongo to complete air warfare training and other exercises.
By Diana Stancy
Space Force budget presents a bridge strategy for missile warning, tracking architecture
Service officials say the strategy allows them to maintain the current capability while exploring options for a more resilient missile warning and tracking architecture.
Pentagon, industry wrestle with how to boost weapons production for Ukraine
Defense executives are likely to face questions starting this week during quarterly earnings calls about how they’ll be able to overcome those issues. Experts say the answers are unclear.
By Joe Gould