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In first, British Army uses radio-wave weapon to knock out drone swarm
The system zapped multiple drone targets simultaneously with near-instant effect, according to a government statement.
Defense execs press lead lawmakers for COVID reimbursements
Eighty defense industry executives have written to top congressional leaders to ask for emergency appropriations to reimburse defense contractors’ coronavirus-related costs.
By Joe Gould
The Pentagon wants a $10B defense industry cash injection. Is Congress listening?
Pentagon leaders need “around $10 billion” in the next pandemic aid package to cover defense contractors’ coronavirus-related costs. But it’s unclear how the hefty funding handout will square with Republican skepticism of new deficit spending.
By Joe Gould
Congress moves to block Trump’s Germany troop withdrawal plans
Congress is readying proposals to rebuke President Donald Trump’s plans to pull about 10,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid concerns it will weaken NATO.
By Joe Gould
Pentagon orders $2B worth of jam-resistant radios
The two five-year contracts will provide Multifunctional Information Distribution System Joint Tactical Radio System terminals for the Air Force, Navy and NATO partners.
By Nathan Strout
New leader is a familiar face for Army PEO C3T
Brig. Gen. Rob Collins will be the new head of the Army’s Program Executive Office – Command, Control and Communications (Tactical), the chief of staff of the Army announced March 25.
By Andrew Eversden
BAE execs explain the thinking behind their latest acquisition
Jerry DeMuro, BAE’s chief executive, and Tom Arseneault, company president and chief operating officer, discuss the thinking behind a recent $2.2 billion investment.
By Mark Pomerleau
All US troops to leave Afghanistan in 14 months if Taliban meets commitments of peace deal
The signing could help President Donald Trump fulfill a key campaign promise to extract America from its “endless wars.” Under the agreement, the U.S. will begin withdrawing thousands of troops in exchange for Taliban commitments to prevent Afghanistan from being a launchpad for terrorist attacks.
By Howard Altman
Germany picks its lead vendor for European tactical radio program
Having hardware that allows multinational troops to communicate seamlessly on the battlefield is a key premise of the European Union’s push for greater military prowess.
Viasat wins Air Force contract worth up to $90M for new radios
The U.S. Air Force has awarded Viasat a contract worth as much as $93 million to provide special warfare airmen new handheld radios.
By Chiara Vercellone