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To expand the US Navy’s fleet, we must contract

Defense News - 11:00 Apr 17, 2024

After decades of corporate consolidation, the pendulum now swings toward consensus that the U.S. defense-industrial base must once again expand.
Navy, senators argue over who is to blame for a too-small fleet

Defense News - 23:48 Apr 16, 2024

The Navy secretary faulted industry for not investing in increasing its own capacity and Congress for establishing spending caps.
Ellis to succeed Rey as director of Army Network Cross-Functional Team

Defense News - 21:12 Apr 16, 2024

Brig. Gen. Patrick Ellis is expected to take over this summer.
US Army deploys midrange missile for first time in Philippines

Defense News - 18:26 Apr 16, 2024

The Mid-Range Capability is in the Philippines for a joint exercise, marking its first-ever deployment after an Army unit recently fielded it.

Tags: Army Philippines
Argentina inks deal to buy 24 F-16 jets from Denmark

Defense News - 15:29 Apr 16, 2024

The contract, which is worth $320 million, also includes reconnaissance pods and training armaments, such as AIM-9X and AIM-120 missiles.
Anduril pairs with Korean shipbuilder to design new unmanned platforms

Defense News - 14:41 Apr 16, 2024

Anduril and HD Hyundai will collaborate to pair American software and autonomy with South Korean mass manufacturing in shipbuilding.

Tags: Anduril
Ukraine’s air defense pleas spotlight Patriot bottleneck

Defense News - 14:13 Apr 16, 2024

Ukraine eventually wants a number of Patriot systems that would surpass the current U.S. inventory.

Tags: Ukraine Patriot
Austin speaks with Chinese counterpart in latest reopening of talks

Defense News - 13:36 Apr 16, 2024

The conversation is one of many American officials are having with their Chinese counterparts while trying to improve the relationship.

Tags: Chinese
Air Force to get a head start on GPS, target tracking efforts

Defense News - 13:22 Apr 16, 2024

The service's first two Quick Start efforts involve boosting GPS resilience and advancing moving target indication capabilities.
Silvus and Kagwerks marry radios, chest rigs for battle communications

Defense News - 12:59 Apr 16, 2024

Silvus Technologies in January announced a $3.5 million deal with the U.S. Army's PEO C3T for StreamCaster radios and expanded operational testing.
How to monitor North Korean nuclear violations after Russia’s UN veto

Defense News - 11:00 Apr 16, 2024

The U.S. should take the lead in creating a coalition of likeminded nations to monitor compliance with U.N. resolutions and international law.
Lockheed chosen to build new homeland missile defense interceptor

Defense News - 01:57 Apr 16, 2024

Missile Defense Agency has chosen Lockheed Martin to build the Next-Generation Interceptor that will replace current ones in its homeland defense system.
AUKUS sub design deemed ‘mature’ as nations debate top technologies

Defense News - 21:58 Apr 15, 2024

The SSN-AUKUS submarine design the U.K. and Australia will build is "mature" and should be completed in the next year or two.
F-35s to cost $2 trillion as Pentagon plans longer use, says watchdog

Defense News - 20:04 Apr 15, 2024

The military now plans to fly the F-35 through 2088, but inflation is taking an even deeper bite on the advanced jet.
Get the US Navy’s frigate program back on schedule

Defense News - 18:34 Apr 15, 2024

Failure to return the FFG-62 to the expected cost and schedule will further erode confidence in Navy acquisition management.

Tags: Navy
All the US assets that helped repel Iran’s attack on Israel

Defense News - 17:08 Apr 15, 2024

Multiple Navy warships, Air Force fighter jets and a missile defense battery helped take out Iran's attack on Israel.

Tags: Israel
Netherlands budgets over $4 billion military aid for Ukraine

Defense News - 16:37 Apr 15, 2024

The Dutch will also boost spending on air defense and ammunition stocks, priorities in line with observations from Russia's war against Ukraine.

Tags: Ukraine
Marines pick three companies for loitering munitions program

Defense News - 16:07 Apr 15, 2024

The weapon would give squads and platoons air firepower at their fingertips.
Belgium postpones Red Sea deployment after frigate mishaps

Defense News - 15:58 Apr 15, 2024

An air defense missile reportedly remained stuck in a launch tube of the Louise-Marie frigate during final system checks.
Airbus rolls out first A400M destined for Kazakhstan

Defense News - 14:44 Apr 15, 2024

The government in Astana ordered two jets from the European aircraft maker before Russia began its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.