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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
Inspector general clears former DIU chief of ethics allegations
The Pentagon IG office said in a Sept. 9 letter its investigation “did not substantiate the allegations.”
Citing inflation, industry seeks more for DoD in continuing resolution
Record-high inflation costs the Pentagon $6 billion per month, trade groups said in a new letter.
By Joe Gould
Reed ‘encouraged’ by JADC2 push amid questions on service coordination
The House in July passed its version of the annual defense bill, which included a review of JADC2 progress. The Senate has yet to pass its version.
French Navy embraces commercial tech for directed energy, drones
“Is it necessary to get fully integrated capabilities? I would say no,” said one admiral overseeing program planning.
Germany vows to relax its caveats on European arms exports
If countries like France, Italy or Spain see no problem with giving weapons to a given country, should Germany?
Investors buy MD Helicopters, announce new leadership
MD Helicopters, LLC announced a slate of new leaders, including for CEO and Chairman of the Board. The company declared bankruptcy earlier this year.
By Zamone Perez
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould
Defense and Commerce departments partner on space traffic management
A new agreement formalizes the partnership between both agencies and is a first step toward shifting space traffic management to the Commerce Department.
Here’s what global weapons chiefs will discuss this month in Brussels
A U.S.-led meeting of armaments directors from around the world will take place in Brussels on Sept. 28.
By Joe Gould