Army targets 2028 to deliver future assault aircraft to soldiers
The Army is trying to push up delivery of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft by several years as it tries to keep pace with future threats.
By Jen Judson
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Pentagon silent, aviation experts baffled by Trump’s fighter comments
“President Trump appears to have been speculating out loud about future airplanes that, as far as I know, don’t exist," said former SECAF Frank Kendall.
Senators propose China ‘Grand Strategy’ commission to guide US policy
The panel would have two years to make recommendations on U.S. strategy, similar to the Cyberspace Solarium Commission.
Nordic countries draft new playbook for defending NATO’s north
Central to the thinking is a desire to view the territories of Norway, Sweden and Finland more holistically in defense plans.
BigBear.ai delivering US Army digital info system with Palantir’s help
Modernization of the Army’s networks and underlying computer infrastructure is among the service’s most pressing priorities.
Congress reauthorizes DoD innovation grants with new China safeguards
The reauthorization caps off months of uncertainty as to the program’s future amid concerns over Chinese influence and commercialization.
Lithuania boosts defense budget to buy HIMARS, trucks, drones
In total, the government plans to earmark 2.52 percent of the country’s 2022 gross domestic product for defense.
Republicans push Biden to use $2.1 billion Ukraine aid set to expire
Republicans warn Biden against letting $2.1 billion in Ukraine military aid expire, urging the White House to use it to send Kyiv long-range missiles.
The Corps has new amphibious vehicles, needs maintainer training tools
126 amphibious combat vehicles have been sent to the fleet, all on the West Coast.
By Hope Hodge Seck
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
It’s time for Congress to bring back ‘Defense Valley’
Congress must ensure that our warfighters gain the most value possible from government and private sector technology development.
By Rep. Rob Wittman