‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps

‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps
‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps

“These albatrosses [have been] dragging the department down for decades. This is the year we are going to get these programs delivered,” said Frank Calvelli, space acquisition head.

DIU asks industry for help getting hypersonic test jet closer to lift off

DIU asks industry for help getting hypersonic test jet closer to lift off
DIU asks industry for help getting hypersonic test jet closer to lift off

DIU is now seeking commercial materials and systems, such as for propulsion and alternative navigation, to test on its planned hypersonic test jet.

Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges

Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges
Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges

The report, without “controlled unclassified information” redactions, discusses concerns with major weapons programs from ships to planes to hypersonic missiles.

Bollinger Shipyards wins big with MCM USV production contract

Bollinger Shipyards wins big with MCM USV production contract
Bollinger Shipyards wins big with MCM USV production contract

The new surface vessel will play a key role in filling capability gaps created when the Navy’s mine countermeasure ships are retired.

‘Controlled’ report paints rough picture for Navy’s unmanned mine-clearing vessel

‘Controlled’ report paints rough picture for Navy’s unmanned mine-clearing vessel
‘Controlled’ report paints rough picture for Navy’s unmanned mine-clearing vessel

UISS will be a key mine countermeasures asset for the Navy moving forward, but it experienced significant issues during testing last fall, according to new details initially hidden from public view.

Top oversight Dems to Pentagon: Stop ‘hiding’ info on weapons programs from public

Top oversight Dems to Pentagon: Stop ‘hiding’ info on weapons programs from public
Top oversight Dems to Pentagon: Stop ‘hiding’ info on weapons programs from public

In a letter obtained by Breaking Defense, lawmakers called on Sec. Austin to review the “controlled unclassified information” and “publicly release the greatest amount of information possible about these systems, consistent with the continued protection of sensitive information.”

Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle ‘not operationally effective’ in combat

Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle ‘not operationally effective’ in combat
Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle ‘not operationally effective’ in combat

Pentagon testers take issue with comms, guns and durability over tough terrain for the troop carrier.

New Pentagon report censors details on weapons programs’ performance, flaws

New Pentagon report censors details on weapons programs’ performance, flaws
New Pentagon report censors details on weapons programs’ performance, flaws

“By caving to pressure inside the Pentagon and hiding unclassified information behind a pseudo classification, the current leaders of DOT&E are undermining the effectiveness of their own agency,” said Dan Grazier, a fellow with the Project on Government Oversight.

Navy’s problems with the Zumwalt may be hurting its hypersonic weapon efforts

Navy’s problems with the Zumwalt may be hurting its hypersonic weapon efforts
Navy’s problems with the Zumwalt may be hurting its hypersonic weapon efforts

The Pentagon’s top weapons tester says the service has “limited flight test opportunities” to support putting a hypersonic weapon onboard the Zumwalt class.

Pentagon tester to restrict info on weapons programs, raising transparency concerns

Pentagon tester to restrict info on weapons programs, raising transparency concerns
Pentagon tester to restrict info on weapons programs, raising transparency concerns

“I worry that this will end up [resulting] in a watered down version of the report that makes it more difficult for the press and the public to make sure that we are buying weapon systems that are effective and safe,” said Mandy Smithberger of the Project On Government Oversight.

Testing Concerns Won’t Delay Tactical Network Upgrades: Army

Testing Concerns Won’t Delay Tactical Network Upgrades: Army
Testing Concerns Won’t Delay Tactical Network Upgrades: Army

The Pentagon’s top tester, DOT&E, had urged the Army to take more time. But Army leaders said today they’ve got plenty of field tests scheduled with real soldiers.

Congress Fears DoD Not Prepared For NC3 Cyber Attacks

Congress Fears DoD Not Prepared For NC3 Cyber Attacks
Congress Fears DoD Not Prepared For NC3 Cyber Attacks

NC3 is “the last line of communication capabilities and associated equipment that we know will always be there during our worst day,” explains Air Force Lt. Gen. James Dawkins, deputy CSAF for strategic deterrence and nuclear integration.

From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS

From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS
From ‘Frankengoggle’ To Battle-Ready: Army IVAS

The experimental targeting goggles field-tested last fall didn’t work in the rain. The ruggedized version to be tested this month will fix that flaw – and more, the Army says.

Army Wrestles With Testers Over Network Upgrades

Army Wrestles With Testers Over Network Upgrades
Army Wrestles With Testers Over Network Upgrades

At issue is not just this particular program, but the much wider question of how a Pentagon testing apparatus designed for big industrial age programs can keep up with the much faster and more fluid upgrade cycles of information technology.