Swiss panel audits 2022 contract, as F-35 cost surprise may shrink buy
The Pentagon has cited inflation, rising raw material prices and supply chain disruptions as issues that led to price increases for F-35 production.
Space is the new frontier of war, officials say in change of tone
The new language is a step up from more diplomatic assessments just a year ago.
Opinion
Amphibious capabilities extend NATO’s range in the High North
By expanding the use of amphibious vessels in the High North, NATO can preemptively occupy waterways to promote sea control and deny Russian subversion.
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How Washington’s drone policy is catching up to reality
The MTCR reinterpretation should be coupled with updated nonproliferation standards and robust safeguards to balance competition and global responsibility.
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Swiss panel audits 2022 contract, as F-35 cost surprise may shrink buy
The Pentagon has cited inflation, rising raw material prices and supply chain disruptions as issues that led to price increases for F-35 production.
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What if Russia invades the Baltic? A tabletop game offers answers
“Littoral Commander: The Baltic” depicts a Russian invasion of the Baltic region around 2030.
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Pentagon stages first ‘Top Drone’ school for operators to hone skills
Industry and military drone operators flew tethered and untethered first-person drones through a course designed to test endurance and maneuverability.
Drones, AI and robotics challenge order of Top 100 defense firms
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Trump to announce Space Command is moving from Colorado to Alabama
Trump is set to announce U.S. Space Command's move to Alabama, reversing a Biden-era decision to keep it at its temporary headquarters in Colorado.
Industry
Investors are waking up to the defense sector
A dynamic shift in the investor perception of the defense industry is underway.
Experts: Government stake in defense firms could harm industry
Partial government ownership of firms could have a “distortive” effect on the defense industry, one analyst warned.
Pentagon CTO says Defense Innovation Unit will remain independent
Undersecretary of Defense for Research and Engineering Emil Michael said his oversight of DIU is temporary as the Pentagon seeks a permanent replacement.
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South Korean manufacturers outline plans to bolster US shipbuilding
Three of South Korea's industrial titans are planning major shifts in current shipyard operations to help revitalize American shipbuilding.
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Space is the new frontier of war, officials say in change of tone
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