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Connecticut lawmakers demand more information on Army helicopter award

The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period.

2 days ago

A work crew prepares a 5G mobile test station for trials at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, in February 2022.

Pentagon kicks off 5G competition to upgrade base communications

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

3 days ago

Shipbuilding industry looks to 3D printing to accelerate pace

Additive manufacturing could build certain metal pieces more reliably, faster and in higher volume than traditional methods, Navy and industry leaders say.

The Pentagon must make a culture shift to embrace innovation

A culture of innovation is fundamental to acquiring, adopting and scaling new technologies that will give our men and women in uniform the advantage.

3 days ago

Ukraine plans to spend $540 million on drones this year

“This is just the beginning. After all, this is not only about the needs of aerial reconnaissance,” Ukraine's defense minister said.

4 days ago

Airmen with the 379th Expeditionary Aircraft Maintenance Squadron prepare to conduct a pre-flight check on a KC-135 Stratotanker at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, June 8, 2017.

AI-powered surveillance sought for US Central Command

Components of the future surveillance network will likely include cameras and other hardware, automated alerts, geospatial tracking and virtual twins.

5 days ago

GOP pushes tougher China dual-use sanctions, cites lax enforcement

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

6 days ago

Is 2023 the year you become a government contractor?

The federal government spent around $637 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2022, including those covering professional support services.

6 days ago

The 157th Air Refueling Wing held the Air National Guard's first KC-46A Pegasus "elephant walk" on Sept. 8, 2021 at Pease Air National Guard Base, New Hampshire. The aircraft taxied down the runway and into their parking spaces in preparation for an air show. (Staff Sgt. Victoria Nelson/Air Force)

US Air Force awards Boeing $2.3B contract for 15 more KC-46s

The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.

6 days ago

US Army selects four companies to build new tactical truck prototypes

Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.

9 days ago

US foreign military sales process needs better communication

Allied nations often don’t know what they need to solve their problem or what the U.S. has to offer.

9 days ago

Warren to FTC: Block L3Harris-Aerojet deal, undo Northrop-Orbital ATK

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

9 days ago

With demand high in Ukraine, US Army ramps up artillery production

As Ukraine rapidly burns through 155mm artillery rounds to fight back the Russian invasion, the U.S. Army is scrambling to increase production capacity.

10 days ago

After RIMPAC, Northrop eyes additional at-sea tests for smaller jammer

Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.

11 days ago

US arms export approvals soared in 2022

One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.

11 days ago

Lockheed: F-35 deliveries can’t resume until mishap investigation done

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

11 days ago

An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Sept. 16, 2022. (Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr./Air Force)

DoD delays key F-35 tests, lowering chance of 2023 production decision

“They spent years trying to develop a simulator to test [the F-35], and they still can’t deliver that," POGO's Dan Grazier said.

12 days ago

Want to innovate for DoD? Pay close attention to Ukraine

The war in Ukraine is a master class on the best and worst practices in competitive maneuvering.

12 days ago

US defense industry unprepared for a China fight, says report

"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."

13 days ago

Epirus wins $66M Army contract for drone-frying Leonidas microwave kit

High-power microwave systems use bursts of energy to disrupt, degrade or destroy distant electronics.

13 days ago

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The Army this week declined to discuss its FLRAA decision with lawmakers, citing the protest period.

Fifth-generation wireless tech promises faster speeds and the ability to accommodate more and more-advanced devices — a windfall for defense.

Additive manufacturing could build certain metal pieces more reliably, faster and in higher volume than traditional methods, Navy and industry leaders say.

A culture of innovation is fundamental to acquiring, adopting and scaling new technologies that will give our men and women in uniform the advantage.

“This is just the beginning. After all, this is not only about the needs of aerial reconnaissance,” Ukraine's defense minister said.

Components of the future surveillance network will likely include cameras and other hardware, automated alerts, geospatial tracking and virtual twins.

The new House Foreign Affairs chairman worries that the Commerce Department grants too many licenses for technology that the Chinese military could use.

The federal government spent around $637 billion on contracts in fiscal year 2022, including those covering professional support services.

The award brings the number of KC-46s under contract with the U.S. Air Force to 128.

Four teams will now build prototypes to better inform the U.S. Army's future Common Tactical Truck.

Allied nations often don’t know what they need to solve their problem or what the U.S. has to offer.

Sen. Elizabeth Warren is asking federal regulators to oppose one defense merger and unwind another.

As Ukraine rapidly burns through 155mm artillery rounds to fight back the Russian invasion, the U.S. Army is scrambling to increase production capacity.

Northrop Grumman is leaning into years of experience with the U.S. Navy and electronic warfare to bring to life the smaller Ultra-Lite EA System.

One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

“They spent years trying to develop a simulator to test [the F-35], and they still can’t deliver that," POGO's Dan Grazier said.

The war in Ukraine is a master class on the best and worst practices in competitive maneuvering.

"War between major powers is likely to be a protracted, industrial-style conflict that needs a robust defense industry."

High-power microwave systems use bursts of energy to disrupt, degrade or destroy distant electronics.