Navy puts $1.4B for F/A-XX next-gen fighter in its annual wish list to lawmakers
The Navy’s Unfunded Priorities List, obtained by Breaking Defense, seeks roughly $1.4 billion in funding to award a contract to industry for the F/A-XX program.
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Tech startup HavocAI, Lockheed Martin strike partnership to develop, scale medium USVs
“The future of maritime warfare is autonomous, and the MUSV is at the forefront of this revolution,” said Paul Lwin, CEO at HavocAI.
Lockheed delivers first SPY-7 radar antennas to Japan
Japan plans to commission its two Aegis System Equipped Vessels in 2027 and 2028.
Japan’s government pushes hard to woo Aussies with advanced frigate
“We the Japanese government will guarantee that the whole project, and all the contracts will go smoothly so that there will not be any delay to the project,” Osamu Nishiwaki, a top official at Japan’s Acquisition, Technology and Logistics Agency…
Navy’s biennial global exercise to include Canadian, Japanese, NATO officials
2025 will be the third iteration of what the US Navy has dubbed its Large Scale Exercise.
US Navy prepares to order up to 6,000 active expendable decoys for F-35, F-18 self protection
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Defence Ministry Embarks On Major Overhaul of Procurement Rules To Accelerate Acquisitions And Empower Private Sector
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a comprehensive review of its procurement procedures, aiming to streamline acquisition timelines and foster a more business-friendly environment for the private sector.This strategic initiative, spearheaded by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, underscores the government’s commitment to strengthening India’s defence manufacturing ecosystem and enhancing
Indian Defence Delegation Meets French Officials In Paris; Rafale Marine Program Formally Launched
A high-level Indian defence delegation, led by Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime Systems) Dinesh Kumar, met with French defence officials at the Paris Air Show, marking a pivotal moment in India-France defence cooperation.The French side was headed by Lt Gen Gael Diaz De Tuesta, Director General of Armament. This meeting officially launched the Rafale Marine program, a significant
Defence Reform 2.0: India Initiates For A Modern, Self-Reliant Military Through Comprehensive Overhaul of Defence Acquisition Process
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has launched a sweeping review of the Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020, marking a decisive shift in India’s approach to military procurement and modernisation.This initiative, spearheaded by a high-level committee chaired by the Director General (Acquisition) and steered by former IAS officer Apurva Chandra as Principal Advisor, is set to streamline and
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