Army to make new missile-defense radars after year of troubleshooting
The Army is close to signing off on a low-rate production contract for a new missile defense radar to replace the old Patriot system's sensor.
Naval
US shipbuilding in a ‘perpetual state of triage,’ watchdog says
Both Navy testimony and a government watchdog report this week highlighted the lackluster progress of U.S. shipbuilding during the past 20 years.
Space Force OKs Vulcan rocket as SpaceX competitor for military launch
Vulcan’s certification means SpaceX should have at least one competitor for future launches — though several other firms are lining up behind them.
US Army wants AI solutions to protect homeland munitions sites
The Army is looking at artificial intelligence to help provide security for its installations that make and store munitions.
US Army wants to aggressively amass cheap rockets
The Army is working on emerging requirements for cheap rockets and ways to build them at a large scale.
Airbus announces missile-slinging drone for air defense
The European aerospace giant hopes to get new mileage out of a training dummy drone design from the early 2000s.
Saildrone launches Red Sea naval drone hardened against GPS jamming
Electromagnetic interference is a widespread problem for forces in the area, as Houthi rebels target commercial vessels.
GDLS debuts short-range air defense option for light units
General Dynamics is proposing its Pandur vehicle, originally built for the Austrian army, as a solution for the U.S. Army's Short-Range Air Defense system.
What’s next for Army artillery modernization? More demos
An Army demonstration next year will help carve out the service's fires strategy and determine a way forward for the future of its artillery formations.
Opinion
US must develop measures to counter Chinese artificial intelligence
In this op-ed, the author argues how Chinese AI development could provide the PLA with an extraordinary military advantage — if the US fails to counter.
Thales to deliver sonar suite for future Dutch submarine fleet
The French-based company considers the deal a door opener for future exports in a growing submarine market.
Shipyards, military clinics exempted from Pentagon hiring freeze
Advocates praised defense leaders for excluding shipyard workers and other key readiness jobs from a department-wide hiring freeze.
Europe’s top missile maker MBDA boosts output 33% amid record orders
MBDA is the only Western company besides American firms capable of producing “the full range of complex weapons,” the CEO said.
Israeli companies to supply ship-defense suite to European frigates
The joint offering by Elbit and Rafael comes amid an uptick in Europe in demand for military equipment.
Defense Innovation Unit picks four firms to test one-way drones
The companies, including two Ukrainian vendors, will test demonstrate their capabilities in April and May, and DIU will make final picks soon after.
Key defense policy voice for Senate Democrats won’t seek reelection
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-N.H., serves on the armed services committee and was the first-ever woman to chair the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Space Force eyes commercial options for space surveillance mission
The Space Force is looking at ways to integrate commercial capabilities and better partner with international allies on space domain awareness.
