Stalled F-35 upgrades will delay next improvements, Wittman warns
The congressman also worries the latest TR-3 deadline of mid-2024 could slip further: “I want to be positive, but call me skeptical."
Replicator offers use case for defense budget reform, panel says
Members of a select panel created to propose reforms to the defense programming and budgeting process say Replicator may benefit from its recommendations.
Backpack jammer prototyped by CACI’s Mastodon passes early Army test
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Defense Secretary Austin calls out those who advocate isolationism
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Pentagon approves first Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve projects
The projects are part of the Rapid Defense Experimentation Reserve, which focuses on demonstrating and fielding high-need capabilities.
Anduril reveals Roadrunner drone, mum on first US customer
The baseline model can quickly launch and fly at high subsonic speeds and its payloads can be reconfigured for a variety of missions.
Seven questions with BAE Systems’ US chief executive
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Half of US would recommend military service to loved ones, report says
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Poll finds strong support for arming Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan
A Reagan Institute poll found high public support for arming friendly U.S. countries and high military spending as Congress negotiates a giant aid package.
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HII boss sees mission tech business growing faster than shipbuilding
HII’s mission technologies business, expanded through acquisitions, now makes up about 25% of the company's sales.
COVID-19 vaccine mandate is affecting recruitment, top Marine says
The vaccine mandate has especially affected recruiting in the South, Gen. David Berger said.
CACI boosts spending on independent research and development
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Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
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