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Australia aims to boost local arms production. So far it’s leaning foreign.

Defense News - 13:32 Jul 01, 2024

Are the government’s efforts to sovereignly produce guided weapons misguided?
Marines sink moving vessel at sea with new missile in Pacific training

Defense News - 09:10 Jul 01, 2024

The missile gives users better standoff and true "fire and forget" capabilities.
US removes Gaza aid pier again due to weather and may not reinstall it

Defense News - 15:16 Jun 30, 2024

The U.S. is considering not reinstalling the floating pier unless humanitarian aid begins flowing out into the population again, U.S. officials said.
How achievable is the continuous Authority to Operate model?

Defense News - 20:37 Jun 28, 2024

Staying current requires agile development practices that continuously integrate and deliver high-quality software with reduced risk.
Construction begins on new fleet of warships for Royal Canadian Navy

Defense News - 19:11 Jun 28, 2024

The project will see the construction of 15 warships to replace the current fleet of Halifax-class frigates.
Pentagon seeks objective way to test tools for zero trust compliance

Defense News - 17:19 Jun 28, 2024

To increase the number of designs going through purple teaming, Resnick said he wants to find a way to enlist the help of industry.
Next-gen helo engines delivered to Sikorsky for Black Hawk integration

Defense News - 16:02 Jun 28, 2024

Sikorsky has received two Improved Turbine Engine Program engines and will begin integrating them into UH-60 Black Hawks in the coming months.

Tags: Sikorsky
Italy signs deal for final submarine in four-strong U-212 NFS series

Defense News - 15:26 Jun 28, 2024

The new purchases will maintain Italy’s submarine fleet total at eight – the number navy planners believe are needed to patrol the Mediterranean Sea.

Tags: Italy
House passes defense spending bill amid F-35, submarine purchase spats

Defense News - 15:06 Jun 28, 2024

The legislation overrides an authorization bill from the Armed Services Committee that moves in a different direction on attack-submarine and F-35 buys.

Tags: F-35
BAE cuts steel on first anti-submarine frigate for Australia

Defense News - 12:53 Jun 28, 2024

Six Hunter-class frigates are expected to keep shipbuilder BAE Systems Australia busy for decades.
US Central Command to demo integrated counter drone sensors this fall

Defense News - 12:00 Jun 28, 2024

CENTCOM will stage a U.S.-based exercise in October focused on spotting UAS threats followed by a second demo in theater early next year.
Drone crew conducts first all-Marine satellite comms launch, recovery

Defense News - 22:41 Jun 27, 2024

The capability allows Marine drones to fly farther for distributed operations.

Tags: Marine
Can four big commands prepare the Air Force to win wars?

Defense News - 21:05 Jun 27, 2024

Combat readiness, careerlong training, acquisition and future force planning will fall under four major organizations, Air Force officials said.

Tags: Air Force
Germany approves funds to develop supersonic weapon, buy thousands of missiles

Defense News - 20:41 Jun 27, 2024

Germany will join forces with Norway in developing the supersonic Tyrfing missile.

Tags: Germany
House shoots down amendment to cut F-35 purchase

Defense News - 18:44 Jun 27, 2024

Meanwhile, there's talk of authorizing the defense secretary to seize Lockheed Martin's intellectual property.
Impact of Gaza aid pier to be investigated by Pentagon watchdog

Defense News - 17:50 Jun 27, 2024

The humanitarian mission has faced a number of problems since it first anchored off the coast of Gaza in May.

Tags: Gaza
Pentagon to issue guidance on open radio access networks to support 5G

Defense News - 17:36 Jun 27, 2024

ORAN is something the DoD has been pushing aggressively to explore.
Next-gen homeland defense interceptor plans are risky, watchdog says

Defense News - 17:29 Jun 27, 2024

In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
How Ukraine can defeat Russian glide bombs

Defense News - 16:31 Jun 27, 2024

In warfare, silver bullets are rare. Fighting often requires multiple capabilities and innovative or flexible use.
Dronemaker Skydio hiring team in Ukraine amid strategy shift

Defense News - 15:05 Jun 27, 2024

The war in Ukraine is the first to feature widespread use of small, commercial style drones.

Tags: Ukraine