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Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair

Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair
Pentagon operations ‘potentially jeopardized’ without $105B supplemental: SASC chair

Sen. Jack Reed told reporters that should the bill fail, he would look to busting the price cap on next year’s defense authorization legislation.

3 areas the DoD should fix to rapidly integrate new tech

3 areas the DoD should fix to rapidly integrate new tech
3 areas the DoD should fix to rapidly integrate new tech

“Delivering greater access, clarity, and confidence to commercial companies would dramatically improve companies’ ability to participate in the federal market, and thereby significantly strengthen America’s defense readiness,” write Jeff Decker and Noah Sheinbaum in this op-ed.

Radha Plumb named new Pentagon CDAO as Martell exits in April

Radha Plumb named new Pentagon CDAO as Martell exits in April
Radha Plumb named new Pentagon CDAO as Martell exits in April

Plumb, the current deputy under secretary of defense for acquisition and sustainment, has held high-powered jobs from Google to the National Security Council.

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific
Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific

“There’s no way we go into a large-scale fight without relying on allies and partners for supply chain airfields [and ports]. We’ve identified [those], you know, down to every airfield and port there is,” said Army Materiel Command head Gen. Charles Hamilton. “Have we done the same thing here in the United States?”

‘I’m disappointed’: Pentagon CIO cybersecurity chief asks industry, where’s my AI?

‘I’m disappointed’: Pentagon CIO cybersecurity chief asks industry, where’s my AI?
‘I’m disappointed’: Pentagon CIO cybersecurity chief asks industry, where’s my AI?

“I love AI. I want lots of AI,” Dave McKeown told Breaking Defense. But, so far, neither government nor industry has developed artificial intelligence that can really help with cybersecurity.

Pentagon finally approves F-35 for full rate production after 5-year delay

Pentagon finally approves F-35 for full rate production after 5-year delay
Pentagon finally approves F-35 for full rate production after 5-year delay

The “Milestone C” decision is a crucial moment signifying the department’s confidence in the performance of the F-35 and maturity of Lockheed Martin’s production system, though the plane has been in service for years.

Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request

Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request
Air Force halves MH-139A Grey Wolf helo buy in FY25 budget request

“It’s just about the overall budget of the Air Force and what we’re able to afford and what we’re not able to afford,” explained Air Force acquisition chief Andrew Hunter of the decision to cut the birds.

America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show

America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show
America’s newest nuclear warhead will cost under $100M to produce, budget docs show

The B61-13, announced in October, seeks to create a higher-yield nuclear bomb that can be used to penetrate hardened enemy locations.

White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings

White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings
White House unveils $300 million Ukrainian weapon package, thanks to found savings

“Ukraine is not running out of courage and tenacity: They’re running out of ammunition, and we’re running out of time to help them,” said CIA director William Burns.

New Pentagon weapons tester pledges to eschew defense contractor jobs after departure

New Pentagon weapons tester pledges to eschew defense contractor jobs after departure
New Pentagon weapons tester pledges to eschew defense contractor jobs after departure

“I share your commitment to maintaining the public’s trust in the Department of Defense,” Douglas Schmidt, the new director of operational test and evaluation, said in the letter to Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

Honeywell unveils new F-35 thermal management fix as Pentagon hunts for better cooling

Honeywell unveils new F-35 thermal management fix as Pentagon hunts for better cooling
Honeywell unveils new F-35 thermal management fix as Pentagon hunts for better cooling

“Now that we understand that 80 kilowatts is a must-have, it was the mission of: how do we get there, with the lowest impact to the overall airframe?” Honeywell Aerospace’s Matt Milas told Breaking Defense in an exclusive interview.

Pentagon eyes $1 billion over 2 years for Replicator mass drone fleet concept

Pentagon eyes $1 billion over 2 years for Replicator mass drone fleet concept
Pentagon eyes $1 billion over 2 years for Replicator mass drone fleet concept

“There was a debate which … about so-called ‘reveal, conceal’ [and] how much detail we want to put out,” said Under Secretary of Defense Comptroller Mike McCord. “We’re sort of leaning on the side of not disclosing the details…”

[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out

[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out
[UPDATED] What’s in the Pentagon’s FY25 budget request? Here’s where to find out

Breaking Defense has you covered for all the news of the Pentagon’s fiscal 2025 budget rollout, and this handy landing page of our stories will get you where you need to go.

Pentagon emphasizes ‘continuity’ in $849.8B FY25 budget request, amid political deadlock

Pentagon emphasizes ‘continuity’ in $849.8B FY25 budget request, amid political deadlock
Pentagon emphasizes ‘continuity’ in $849.8B FY25 budget request, amid political deadlock

“We kind of depend on having [that] ‘24 bill finish and finish in a way that looks a lot like what we asked for. Otherwise, we’re going to have to go back to the drawing board on a couple of fronts,” said a senior defense official.