Air Force’s NGAD revamp could open up more business to smaller firms
Technology advanced faster than anticipated since the Air Force first conceived its next-gen fighter, officials said.
Production scaling woes delay next Space Development Agency launches
Delays are primarily linked to financial troubles among some vendors who have struggled to scale their production capacity.
Air Force going ‘line by line’ to bring down nuclear missile costs
The Air Force "neglected" the complexity of the LGM-35A Sentinel's ground infrastructure, officials said, and is now looking to bring down costs.
Space Development Agency’s first satellites demo key capabilities
This week’s test involved two satellites, built by SpaceX, exchanging data via a laser-communication link.
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The semisubmersible unmanned vessel can deliver two Naval Strike Missiles for the Corps’ anti-ship missile system.
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Expect a $833B defense budget for FY25, but not on time, lawmaker says
Rep. Rob Wittman said he expects a short-term budget deal for federal spending to be finalized before the end of the month.
Space Force to field sensors for tracking air, ground targets in 2030s
The Space Force has started to invest in early studies of the capability, but Guetlein declined to confirm whether a program would be funded in FY26.
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As both the No. 1 and No. 2 Marine, his schedule is ‘not sustainable’
“I don’t mind breaking my own back,” said Gen. Eric Smith, who is both the acting and assistant commandant. “It’s just, I have to make good decisions.”
Marines aim to accelerate Force Design modernization, if budget allows
The Corps wants to speed up the fielding of anti-ship missiles, small drones and loitering munitions, to get more weapons out to deployed Marines faster.
Marines draw inspiration from drug runners for unmanned resupply boat
The Marine Corps is looking at a low-profile unmanned boat to move missiles and weapons around contested areas to resupply forces ashore.
Military pay could be a casualty of looming government shutdown
Lawmakers are warning that a political budget fight could have severe financial consequences for troops and their dependents.
Marine Corps leader eyes drone swarm launched from above, beneath waves
While Marines have yet to test a combo of USV, UUV and attack drones, such a trial is possible in the near future, according to Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl.
Marines to test out first stern landing vessel at Project Convergence
Five companies are building competitive prototypes, and the Marines will select one to fulfill the Landing Ship Medium program within the next two years.
US Army to reward big contractors that ingest smaller innovator’s tech
Project Vista will give contractors credit, as part of competitive proposals, for inserting small business-developed technology.
By Jen Judson
Defense News Conference: The State of Play in Europe
The State Department’s Laura Cressey, the Department of Defense’s Mike Miller and Kusti Salm of the Estonian Ministry of Defence discuss Europe.
US Army scraps Abrams tank upgrade, unveils new modernization plan
The service is now pursuing a more significant modernization effort to increase mobility and survivability on the battlefield.
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