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Italy’s sudden defense-spending uptick lacks details, economist finds
NATO is satisfied with Rome's proclaimed budget boost in line with alliance targets, despite questions over the internal mathematics.
By Tom Kington
Defense industry’s COVID costs could tank DoD modernization plans
The Pentagon is facing billions of dollars in pandemic-related claims, which may force it to dip into modernization and readiness accounts if Congress doesn’t backfill the money, the department's top acquisitions official warns.
By Joe Gould
The next few months are ‘critical’ for the Army’s new helicopter engine
Keeping the program on track for the next few months will determine if testing can begin on the ITEP design.
By Aaron Mehta
Defense bill to include billion dollars for pandemic response and preparedness
The House’s forthcoming NDAA may include a billion-dollar pandemic response and preparedness fund, in part to boost domestic production of medical equipment, like ventilators and face masks.
By Joe Gould
Pakistan’s private industry clashes with government over regulations
The Pakistani government’s restrictions on the defense industry are stifling potential and must go, according to the president of the trade body Pakistan Aerospace Council.
By Usman Ansari
We prepared for war, but should have spent our money elsewhere
The greatest threats of the past decade haven't stemmed from warfare. So why are expensive weapons systems and massive military installations still a foregone conclusion?
By Laicie Heeley
This summer could be a make or break moment for US Air Force’s next fighter program
The Next Generation Air Dominance program is set to have a finalized acquisition strategy within the next few months.
By Valerie Insinna
Senate confirms new Air Force chief of staff in historic, unanimous vote
Gen. Charles Q. Brown will become the first black service member to lead an American military branch.
By Valerie Insinna
Is China already inside America’s hypersonic industrial base?
Third tier suppliers may be relying on Chinese-owned suppliers, a new report by Govini found.
By Aaron Mehta
US Air Force delays full-rate production decision for KC-46 aircraft
What does that mean for program? Not much, actually, and here's why.
By Valerie Insinna
Defense industry aid in limbo as new COVID package drags
It’s been seven weeks since Pentagon officials first pledged to ask Congress for billions of dollars in the next stimulus package to help defense contractors affected by the coronavirus pandemic, but the request remains in limbo.
By Joe Gould