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Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
By Jen Judson
US Army’s first mid-range missile battery coming in FY23 with 3 to follow
The U.S. Army will perform the lump sum of the work needed to field its first battery of medium-range missiles in fiscal 2022 and 23 and plans to pursue a total of four batteries to fill a gap in range capability necessary to provide overmatch in both the Pacific and Europe.
By Jen Judson
German defense ministry seeks $5.3 billion for next FCAS research phase
Berlin wants to create a separate pot of 750 million euros dedicated solely to national developments.
Verizon wins $495 million contract for DoD research network
Verizon will manage the Defense Department network that connects research labs, supercomputers
By Andrew Eversden
US Army could soon have a high-power microwave to destroy small drone swarms
The Army wants to begin high-power microwave development and prototyping efforts in FY22 to defeat small drone swarms.
By Jen Judson
The Space Force wants to use directed-energy systems for space superiority
The chief of space operations acknowledged that the U.S. is developing a directed-energy portfolio that will help America maintain space superiority.
By Nathan Strout
Lawmakers push to boost Missile Defense Agency budget second year in a row
Another push in Congress to inject funding into the Missile Defense Agency's budget is afoot.
By Jen Judson
House Democrats pitch $1.5 trillion discretionary spending level amid internal discord
The resolution will let the House Appropriations Committee begin drafting its spending bills in the meantime, before markups begin in the coming weeks.
By Joe Gould
US Army sets timeline to design new long-range weapon
After an FY22 competitive shoot-off, the Army will kick off development of a long-range precision munition for its future aviation fleet.
By Jen Judson