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The annual Unfunded Priority Lists, mandated by Congress, tell lawmakers how the Pentagon would spend extra funding over the fiscal 2025 request if Congress were to grant it.
By Breaking Defense StaffThe upgrade will “increase the air surveillance capability for the system. This effort will further enhance the air surveillance mission software capabilities,” an Air Force spokesperson told Breaking Defense.
By Aaron Mehta and Michael MarrowThe CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
By Breaking DefenseAt this week’s AUSA Global Force symposium, the company is showing off its new AMPV NxT prototype, a vehicle featuring Elbit’s UT30 Mk2.
By Ashley RoqueAll Domain: Connecting the Joint Force
Micael Johansson, Saab’s CEO, said that “combining advanced hardware and AI-enabled software, our Arexis sensor suite will strengthen the German defence with future-proof electronic warfare capability for decades to come.”
By Tim MartinEven if China doesn’t agree to or abide by new “confidence-building measures,” CNAS scholar Tom Shugart says, the US and its allies should adopt them unilaterally to reduce the risk of accidents or worse in the West Pacific.
By Sydney J. Freedberg Jr.No aircraft were featured on the Air Force’s unfunded priorities list submitted to lawmakers today despite a decision to cut back on fighter procurement in FY25.
By Michael Marrow and Valerie InsinnaLike in its formal budget, the submarine industrial base is the top item in the Navy’s annual unfunded wishlist, which also aims to replace missiles used recently in the Red Sea.
By Justin Katz and Valerie InsinnaBaker has been serving as the acting undersecretary of defense for policy since mid-2023, when Colin Kahl left the position. Derek Cholet was nominated for the role in July.
By Aaron MehtaForward Observer: Technologies for 21st Century Security
The future warhead to replace submarine-launched Trident systems will be developed as a “sovereign” capability and “in parallel” with the US W93/Mk7 warhead, according to the Defence Nuclear Enterprise Command Paper.
By Tim Martin“It also shows how dangerous it is to equip a networked actor such as the Houthis with such a capability. The consequences for regional security are problematic,” an analyst told Breaking Defense.
By Agnes HelouThe milestone comes as the Large Unmanned Surface Vessel program faces steep budget cuts.
By Justin KatzThe biggest pot of money sought is for a program whose details are listed as “Description withheld. Classified topic. Materials available at higher level.”
By Aaron Mehta and Valerie InsinnaAmong the unclassified programs listed, the Space Force could use an additional $160 million to establish a “working capital fund” to be used for purchasing commercial satellite communications.
By Lee Ferran and Valerie Insinna