Delaying Navy’s F/A-XX next gen fighter risks US being ‘outmatched’ by China, key lawmaker says
“We cannot wait,” Rep. Ken Calvert said. “Further, we cannot expect to grow the defense industrial base by undermining it.”
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Reed Looks to Prevent Golden Dome ‘Slush Fund,’ Design of Detection/Comms Systems Crucial
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) said on Tuesday that despite rumblings about the future U.S. Golden Dome missile shield being under construction, the program is still in its early stages and […]
The Army’s bold plan needs to watch out for these three pitfalls
John Ferrari examines potential challenges to come from the Army’s new Transformation in Contact plan.
Mid-Band Spectrum Crucial For Golden Dome, Arrington Tells Hill
Achieving President Trump’s vision of a comprehensive homeland air and missile defense system of systems requires continued Defense Department access to the mid-band spectrum, Acting Defense Department Chief Information Officer […]
Army leaders want FLRAA by 2028, sidestep questions on Black Hawk’s fate
“We are unwilling to make commitments that are [not], in our opinion, in the best interest of soldiers…,” Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll said of the fate of a new multi-year UH-60M procurement deal.
‘Got it — you’re in charge’: Ex-general blames Hegseth’s insecurity for top brass firings
Retired Major General James Spider Marks slammed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for trying to “flex his muscles” by announcing he’s slashing top generals and admirals from the Pentagon.
CNN’s John Berman played a clip of Hegseth claiming his new “…
Hegseth to slash 20 percent of 4-star billets in dramatic cuts to active-duty ranks
The defense secretary said the US must “cultivate exceptional senior leaders who drive innovation and operational excellence, unencumbered by unnecessary bureaucratic layers that hinder their growth and effectiveness.”
DoD Flies Hypersonic Test Vehicle Again, Demonstrating Reusability
The Defense Department in March successfully conducted its second flight test of a reusable uncrewed hypersonic vehicle that landed after exceeding Mach 5, a key milestone in increasing the cadence […]
GOP reconciliation bill includes over $9 billion for new icebreaker ships
The money is divided into two pots for the Coast Guard: $4.3 billion for the larger Polar Security Cutters and nearly $5 billion for medium-sized Arctic Security Cutters.
No ‘bank shots’: Marine Corps chief tells industry to keep pitches focused on Marines’ needs
“I’m interested in buying what I need, not buying what you’re selling,” Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said at the Modern Day Marine exposition.