NORTHCOM nominee backs ‘look at’ potential changes to homeland missile defense rules
Russia since this spring has been using both newly minted cruise missiles and even hypersonic missiles in its war to annex Ukraine.
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Senate appropriators back funds for Taiwan, unfunded requirements, industrial base in $831B bill
A draft version of the bill provides funds for an amphibious ship, but not for a new F-35 engine, both contentious debates in the military and on the Hill.
Northrop not competing for NGAD sixth-gen fighter: CEO
Northrop CEO Kathy Warden did not rule out working on the Air Force’s NGAD as a secondary partner, and indicated the company is still interested in the Navy’s next-gen fighter.
FTC won’t block L3Harris purchase of Aeroet Rocketdyne; CEO says deal to close this month
“We were advised today that the FTC will not block our acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne; therefore, we are
moving forward to close the transaction on or about July 28,” wrote L3Harris CEO Chris Kubasik in a note to investors.
Gen. David Allvin tapped for next Air Force Chief of Staff
Allvin, currently the Air Force’s No. 2 officer, has been nominated to succeed Gen. CQ Brown as service chief. But his path forward remains murky as a blanket hold placed on military confirmation by Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville drags on.
U.S. to send Ukraine surveillance drones as part of new US$400M aid package
The military aid package also includes munitions for several air defense systems, armoured vehicles and and a variety of other missiles and rockets.
Biden Taps State Department Counselor Chollet To Be Pentagon’s Next Policy Chief
The White House announced Tuesday that President Biden will nominate State Department Counselor Derek Chollet to be the Pentagon’s next top policy official. Chollet, if confirmed, will succeed Colin Kahl, […]
White House taps State Department’s Derek Chollet to fill Pentagon’s top policy post
Chollet is currently working in the State Department but has previous experience inside the Pentagon and the White House.
First ever visit to Papua New Guinea by a US SecDef announced, as Pacific Islands import grows
The announcement of Austin’s visit to Papua New Guinea came in the wake of more signs that that neighboring Solomon Islands continues to move towards China as its key partner.
US providing $1.3 billion more in aid for Ukraine
The United States is providing up to $1.3 billion million in additional military aid for Ukraine, according to Pentagon. The Defense Department said Wednesday that the latest package “highlights the continued U.S. commitment to meeting Ukraine’s …