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Citing routine cost jumps, Senate appropriators add to Middle Tier authority concerns

Citing routine cost jumps, Senate appropriators add to Middle Tier authority concerns
Citing routine cost jumps, Senate appropriators add to Middle Tier authority concerns

“You always have to be careful when we streamline a process,” David Norquist, recently installed as president and CEO of the National Defense Industrial Association, told Breaking Defense.

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia
State Department approves $5 billion in missile defense for UAE, Saudi Arabia

Any missile defense capabilities heading to the region are notable in the wake of a new agreement between Israel and a number of Arab nations around missile defense.

In Army, worry follows Senators’ proposed cuts to network, comms upgrades: Official

In Army, worry follows Senators’ proposed cuts to network, comms upgrades: Official
In Army, worry follows Senators’ proposed cuts to network, comms upgrades: Official

The cuts suggested by the committee will set back progress made by the Army on its network and radio modernization efforts, a service official told Breaking Defense.

L3Harris Sky Warden attack plane wins SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program

L3Harris Sky Warden attack plane wins SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program
L3Harris Sky Warden attack plane wins SOCOM’s Armed Overwatch program

L3 Harris could produce up to 75 AT-802U Sky Warden aircraft to replace US Special Operations Command’s U-28 Draco.

After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials

After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials
After RIMPAC, sailor feedback shows evolving view of unmanned vessels: Officials

Sailors operating the USVs at RIMPAC were more concerned about what the drones could do, rather than how they were controlled.

US Army successfully tests Iron Dome at White Sands Missile Range

US Army successfully tests Iron Dome at White Sands Missile Range
US Army successfully tests Iron Dome at White Sands Missile Range

The Israeli-made system successfully knocked down cruise missile threats during the testing run by the US Army.

It’s time for a US-EU industrial strategy on China – even if it costs industry.

It’s time for a US-EU industrial strategy on China – even if it costs industry.
It’s time for a US-EU industrial strategy on China – even if it costs industry.

“If the US and Europe are going to be on the same page when challenging China’s geopolitical goals, they must ensure that their industrial bases are, too,” write the authors of this new op-ed.

US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds

US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds
US at ‘relative disadvantage’ in biotech compared to China, report finds

“A successful U.S. biotechnology strategy will not be about biotechnology on its own; it will connect growth in the biotech industry to broader U.S. strategic objectives […],” according to a new CNAS report.

As Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, the big question is if China’s ‘fire’ rhetoric is just hot air

As Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, the big question is if China’s ‘fire’ rhetoric is just hot air
As Pelosi arrives in Taiwan, the big question is if China’s ‘fire’ rhetoric is just hot air

Pelosi’s visit is happening at a sensitive time for Xi. The party leadership is meeting this week at a resort in advance of the party congress due to be held this fall. Xi has made “reunification” with the island state a keystone of his rule.

Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet

Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet
Navy gives initial green light for first unmanned surface vehicle to join the fleet

The mine countermeasures USV is one piece of tech designed keep Navy ships safe from undersea mines.

Space Force plans launch this week for final SBIRS missile warning sat

Space Force plans launch this week for final SBIRS missile warning sat
Space Force plans launch this week for final SBIRS missile warning sat

Assuming the Thursday launch goes as planned, the last of the satellites, SBIRS GEO-6, is expected to be up and running by “late spring, early summer” next year, according to Maj. Matt Blystone.

Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship

Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship
Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship

EPF-13 is expected to be the first operational US Navy ship capable of autonomously transiting a commercial sea lane.

Northrop Grumman wins $3.3 billion homeland ballistic missile defense contract

Northrop Grumman wins $3.3 billion homeland ballistic missile defense contract
Northrop Grumman wins $3.3 billion homeland ballistic missile defense contract

The defense giant will integrate and modernize the weapons program for the Pentagon’s intermediate and long-range Ground-based Midcourse Defense system.

Ignoring global catastrophic risk threatens American national security

Ignoring global catastrophic risk threatens American national security
Ignoring global catastrophic risk threatens American national security

Lawmakers must take more seriously events that seem unlikely but have potentially devastating consequences should they come to pass, write former representatives Brad Carson and Mike Rogers.