‘Innovative shift’: Navy bets $2.2 billion on new vessel construction manager strategy for LSM
The Navy said that the contract award seeks to "maximize commercial practices to accelerate delivery" of the vessels.
In first, US uses sea drones in combat in Iran strikes: CENTCOM
The US military posted a video of the unmanned surface vessels appearing to approach docks and explode.
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Army vehicles like Bradley need greater power at the sprocket for speed, braking, and manueverability.
DIU, Navy launch containerized payload competition
Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle has been on a “containerized capability campaign."
Thales acquires Exail Technologies stake as it expands undersea warfare footprint
Italian shipbuilding company Fincantieri also announced today an agreement to acquire four underwater technology firms.
Lockheed Martin to purchase Ultra Maritime in $3.5B deal
Lockheed Martin said that Ultra Maritime will fall under the company’s rotary and mission systems division upon closing.
Pentagon continues to ‘struggle’ with key weapons development timelines: GAO
The watchdog's annual weapons systems assessment revealed new details about high-profile programs, from Air Force One to Army missiles.
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Biodefense is force protection: Ready today, prepared for tomorrow
A decorated combat aviator and biotech CEO advocates preparing for novel viral threats before the next crisis.
Overland AI nets Marine Corps autonomous ground vehicle contract
The autonomous ground vehicle is not intended to replace the JLTV, according to Overland AI CEO Byron Boots.
Navy sees scores of applications for tech-focused Reserve unit, mirroring Army push
The Navy is trying to entice senior engineers, software architects and other technical leaders in the civilian world for the new unit.
White House budget director calls for fifth public shipyard amid push to expand fleet
“From a maintenance standpoint, we're pushing hard for an additional public shipyard,” the OMB director said.
Germany nixes multi-billion-dollar F126 frigate program, opts for MEKOs instead
Germany wants to purchase eight MEKO frigates to conduct anti-submarine warfare and satisfy NATO requirements instead.
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
Mach Industries wins DIU contract for maritime, long-range strike drone
The Navy is seeking an unmanned aerial system that can operate from ships without a large flight deck to conduct long-range strikes.
Boeing bows out of Navy’s new trainer jet competition
Boeing said the T-7A Red Hawk training jet they are producing for the Air Force doesn’t fulfill Navy requirements.
Saronic, Castelion to pair Marauder MUSV with Blackbeard hypersonic capability
The firms said a maritime launch demonstration is slated for 2027.
Coast Guard, Saildrone team up in northern waters to boost border security, surveillance
The Voyager is equipped to conduct persistent coastal surveillance and nearshore mapping missions while remaining at sea for roughly 100 days at a time.