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How the Space Force is making its systems more resilient

Defense News - 14:55 Apr 18, 2024

A little-known board has been working over the last year to identify resiliency measures and ensure the systems the Space Force buys meet those standards.

Tags: Space Force
Australia targets major spending boost for Asia-Pacific defense

Defense News - 12:15 Apr 18, 2024

Budget plans foresee the most significant ramp-up only at the end of the decade, leaving Australia vulnerable to Chinese aggression in the meantime.

Tags: Australia
US, Israeli, Arab coordination in Mideast against Iran comes to fruition

Defense News - 11:00 Apr 18, 2024

The Middle East’s emerging air defense alliance got its first major stress test on April 13 and appears to have passed with flying colors.
Lawmakers push for two submarines despite US Navy seeking just one

Defense News - 00:29 Apr 18, 2024

Rep. Joe Courtney led a panel in pushing back against Navy plans to cut a Virginia-class submarine from its fiscal 2025 spending plans.

Tags: Navy
Lack of standards slows allied tech-sharing, Space Force official says

Defense News - 20:12 Apr 17, 2024

While the issue is often raised by commercial firms, the official told the Defense Innovation Board it is also a challenge for international allies.
House to hold separate votes on Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan aid

Defense News - 19:26 Apr 17, 2024

The chamber will hold three separate votes on Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan aid bills that mirror legislation the Senate has already passed.

Tags: Ukraine Taiwan Israel
True Velocity sues Sig Sauer, alleging stolen trade secrets

Defense News - 18:03 Apr 17, 2024

True Velocity is suing Sig Sauer, alleging it stole trade secrets used in the weapon design the Army chose for its Next-Generation Squad weapon.

Tags: Sig Sauer True Velocity
Rheinmetall to ramp up Baltic presence with Lithuania munitions plant

Defense News - 15:22 Apr 17, 2024

Lithuanian authorities have begun easing regulations that govern big defense industry projects, making it easier for foreign companies to set up shop.
Poland to join European Sky Shield scheme, following thaw with Berlin

Defense News - 13:52 Apr 17, 2024

Prime Minister Tusk lauded Israeli air-defense capabilities, some of which have begun to find buyers in Europe.
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.

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