Germany unveils strategy for becoming Europe’s strongest military by 2039
The Bundeswehr will move away from rigid hardware quotas − the number of tanks, aircraft or ships − toward a flexible, effects-based planning model.
By Linus Höller
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New planes, ready fleet a focus as Wilsbach takes charge of Air Force
Wilsbach's emphasis on aircraft readiness comes as mission-capable rates have steadily declined in recent years.
Army’s ‘night court’ finds $25 billion to reinvest in modernization priorities
Through rigorous review, the Army has found $25 billion within its own programs to reinvest in its top six modernization priorities, but details will be scant until the fiscal 2020 budget is released.
By Jen Judson
Beyond line of sight: Army precision fires tackle targeting at long ranges
The Army’s team dedicated to long-range precision fires is looking to take on a fresh targeting challenge.
By Jen Judson
A new way to modernize: Army works to close gap between concept and capability
The Army is making revolutionary and fundamental changes in the way it envisions operating against adversaries in the future.
By Jen Judson
F-35 upgrade plan awaiting approval from top Pentagon acquisition exec
A decision on the strategy, which includes the F-35 program office's new agile software methodology, could be greenlighted within weeks.
By Valerie Insinna
The state of the Marine Corps: Can the Corps’ new vision actually become reality?
The Corps is pushing modernization — but is left with serious challenges.
By Shawn Snow
UK takes steps forward in major land system competitions, but budget uncertainty looms
That said, budget uncertainty looms, leaving market executives to question how the British military will fund programs long term.
Military deputy to US Army acquisition now has two bosses
The military deputy to the acquisition chief is now also the deputy commander of the new Army Futures Command
By Jen Judson
Can Austin make the Army weird?
Austin is free-thinking, creative and now a burgeoning technology innovation hub, but can its fearlessness to take risk rub off on the Army as it seeks to develop game-changing technology to stay ahead in battlefield capabilities?
By Jen Judson
US Army asks Congress to shift millions in FY18 dollars. What’s behind the request?
The Army needs more money in fiscal 2018 and is asking Congress to let it reprogram funding from elsewhere in its budget.
By Jen Judson
4 ways Lockheed’s new F-35 head wants to fix the fighter jet program
Challenges still abound for the Pentagon's most expensive acquisition program.
By Valerie Insinna