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Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.
By Joe Gould
In newly inked deal, F-35 price falls to $78 million a copy
The new agreement gets the cost of an F-35A jets below $80 million, and the fresh price tag has come a year earlier than expected.
By Valerie Insinna
The F-35 jet might hit full-rate production more than a year late
A Milestone C decision, originally scheduled to occur by the end of 2019, now may take place as late as January 2021.
By Valerie Insinna
How ‘night court’ will impact the Pentagon’s acquisition office
Ellen Lord's office is looking at ways to slim down, and it might need Congress to help.
By Aaron Mehta
Can the Army secure an American-made quadcopter?
The service is undergoing a big search for small drones.
By Kelsey D. Atherton
To combat China’s hold on rare earth minerals, Pentagon looks to Australia
The U.S. is on the hunt for alternative suppliers to Chinese-produced rare earth minerals.
By Aaron Mehta
Japan wants to be an official F-35 partner. The Pentagon plans to say no.
Defense News has obtained a letter from Japan's Ministry of Defense asking how to transition from F-35 buyer, to full-fledged partner.
US officials threaten retribution for European Union’s restrictions on defense fund
Shutting European defense contractors out of competitions is one option on the table for the Pentagon's acquisition executive.
By Valerie Insinna
Turkish Aerospace Industries reveals indigenous TF-X fighter as S-400 dispute looms
TAI officials have high hopes for the TF-X, which they say will fly in 2025.
By Valerie Insinna
As Europe highlights sixth-gen fighters at Paris Air Show, US keeps its plans under wraps
Dassault is expected to unveil a full-scale mock-up of the sixth-generation fighter it is developing with Airbus at the Paris Air Show.
By Valerie Insinna
There are Turkish jets in the Pentagon’s latest F-35 deal. Here’s why that’s not a big problem.
The Pentagon's recent handshake deal with Lockheed Martin also contains a handful of F-35 jets for Turkey ... at least for now.
By Valerie Insinna