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NGA wants industry’s help monitoring illegal activity in Indo-Pacific

Defense News - 20:20 May 06, 2024

Interested companies have until May 24 to submit responses, after which some will be selected for review by the Defense Innovation Unit.
Sightline urges India to provide information on arrested reporter

Defense News - 18:05 May 06, 2024

It has been almost a year since the Indian government arrested Vivek Raghuvanshi, a longtime freelancer journalist with Defense News.
Ukraine, EU defense firms discuss setting up local production

Defense News - 15:58 May 06, 2024

An more integrated defense industry could help solve compatibility issues plaguing the use of 155mm artillery shells, said Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba.
Electronic warfare in Ukraine has lessons for US weapons, navigation

Defense News - 15:44 May 06, 2024

Washington and other governments have committed billions of dollars of aid to Ukraine, including armored vehicles and secure communication devices.

Tags: Ukraine
Lockheed, Maxar ink agreement to enhance F-35 flying simulator

Defense News - 09:59 May 06, 2024

Doing things digitally can save real-world materiel from wear and tear while also boosting the amount of hours one can practice.
Anduril touts Pulsar jammers that rapidly adapt to changing threats

Defense News - 09:30 May 06, 2024

“At a high level, we’re in production of these systems, so we’re pumping them out and they are being used,” said Sam El-Akkad with Anduril Industries.
Pentagon outlines systems, funding for first batch of Replicator

Defense News - 09:30 May 06, 2024

The announcement, while still leaving questions open, marks the first time the Pentagon has publicly discussed any system for its drone program.

Tags: Pentagon
Divisions in the Dirt: The Army’s plan for the next big war

Defense News - 09:00 May 06, 2024

After decades of being a brigade-focused Army, the shift is on to the division fight. Training will only get tougher.
Sweden goes back to the drawing board for a next-gen warplane

Defense News - 08:17 May 06, 2024

In the global push to reimagine air power, Stockholm is taking a breather to figure out its path.
US Air Force eyes deadline to launch new command

Defense News - 20:04 May 03, 2024

The proposed Integrated Capabilities Command would centralize planning for future requirements that are now scattered throughout the Air Force.

Tags: Air Force
Denmark increases defense spending in view of Russian long-term war

Defense News - 14:15 May 03, 2024

Leaders in Copenhagen believe Russian aggression could eventually target Europe and NATO.

Tags: Russian
With Chinese warships anchoring in Cambodia, the US needs to respond

Defense News - 13:44 May 03, 2024

It’s past time for Washington to jettison its ad hoc, absent-minded approach toward Beijing’s basing pursuits.
Marine Corps’ new Force Design approaches are paying off in operations

Defense News - 19:52 May 02, 2024

Pieces of the changes already in the operating force are proving their combat-worthiness, two senior generals said.
Pentagon technology hub sees lower transition rate, higher value deals

Defense News - 19:02 May 02, 2024

In its annual report, DIU said that while transitions dropped last year, the organization also facilitated its largest follow-on contract to date.
Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests

Defense News - 18:23 May 02, 2024

“I think it is striking in its size and scale, even for those folks that have been there throughout the design process.”
Marines sending new amphibious vehicles to Japan in the summer

Defense News - 17:37 May 02, 2024

184 amphibious combat vehicles have already been fielded by BAE Systems to the Marine Corps.
Boxer deployment delay highlights aging fleet, lack of repair capacity

Defense News - 16:59 May 02, 2024

The amphibious assault ship had to return to port a week after it deployed.
Hensoldt UK to build radar tech for Britain’s new naval supply ships

Defense News - 16:48 May 02, 2024

The Royal Navy's future Fleet Solid Support ships will be equipped with a line of sensors designed to provide situational awareness in crowded waters.
Navy’s next amphibious ship named for Marines’ Helmand province fight

Defense News - 15:37 May 02, 2024

The Navy will honor the Marines and sailors who served in Afghanistan with the name of the next America-class amphibious ship.

Tags: Marines
Ukraine comms struggles spur European hunger for L3Harris radios

Defense News - 13:42 May 02, 2024

Reliable, low-profile means of relaying battlefield information have become a linchpin for fighting in Eastern Europe.