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Upgraded F-35 deliveries slipping to fall 2024, Lockheed says

If the F-35 upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3 aren't ready for deliveries to resume in the third quarter, Lockheed said it may slow down production.

Opinion

Think the Sentinel nuclear program is pricey? Try living without it.

Budgets are tight, which means every defense dollar counts, but the program should not be thought of as “unaffordable,” given the stakes.

BAE tests counter-drone capability on Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle

BAE Systems and Moog adapted an Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle for counter-drone operations and successfully tested a prototype in the Arizona desert.

German drone maker helps Ukrainian forces own the night

Munich-based Quantum Systems has seen demand spike for its Vector drone, popular with Ukrainian special operators.

Pentagon OKs B-21 for low-rate production after successful tests

The Pentagon said the "mature" plans for producing the Northrop Grumman-made bomber also contributed to its decision to move forward with production.

Russia angles for drone-making partners in the Middle East

It's still unclear whether Moscow's eagerness for cooperation will find a match in the region.

Directed-energy weapons need full Pentagon commitment, industry says

At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. military, according to the National Defense Industrial Association.

Coast Guard ship programs facing delays amid national worker shortage

The Coast Guard worries several Gulf Coast yards are competing for a limited pool of workers, putting several shipbuilding programs at risk of delay.

Aegis Ashore Poland enters maintenance period ahead of NATO acceptance

The US Navy accepted the five-year-delayed Aegis Ashore Poland missile defense system in December, moving it directly into a four-month maintenance period.

Opinion

Corruption in China’s military is no excuse for American complacency

American policymakers should not bet on corruption to hamstring PLA modernization.