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“The perception I think that’s out there is that we’re maintaining, if not advancing, our military advantage in propulsion,” said John Sneden, director of the Air Force’s propulsion directorate. “But the reality is … we’re essentially stagnating, and we’re starting to lose.”
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At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI will present integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
Increased spending in Europe will likely “increase the amount of competition between European and US defense companies,” says Leonardo DRS CEO William Lynn.
By Aaron Mehta
Early results from a DC think tank’s wargame suggest the US would prevail in defending Taiwan from China, but at a heavy cost that would leave it ill-prepared for new threats from Russia or Iran.
By Justin Katz and Valerie Insinna
A major overhaul is coming in software for missile warning
Space Systems Command’s FORGE program is the first, major missile-warning software modernization effort in 20 years.
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In the near term, STRATCOM Commander Adm. Charles Richard said that missile warning is his top priority, and expressed concern over China’s FOBS test.
By Theresa Hitchens
Autonomous drones are a “direct attempt to evade” EW countermeasures, according to a top cUAS general.
By Andrew Eversden
New Army mounted system won’t play favorites when it comes to C5ISR, EW and A-PNT
The CMOSS Mounted Form Factor will facilitate tech insertion for new capabilities while co-existing with the Mounted Family of Computer Systems.
“That new start reprogramming would give us the flexibility to potentially speed it up somewhat,” said Steven Wert, who leads the Air Force’s Program Executive Office Digital. “It’s not going to be a dramatic speed up, but we’re doing everything we can.”
By Valerie Insinna
The former No. 2 official at the Pentagon believes the department is going to have to get creative as inflation puts long-term contracts at risk.
By Aaron Mehta
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In addition to the directed energy system for the Stryker, the Army is looking at a small laser for a smaller vehicle.
By Andrew Eversden
Bollinger Shipyards won the contract awarded in April.
By Justin Katz
“Not only is the government skeptical of ongoing consolidation, it is not happy with the execution of those promises made in the past,” writes Bill Greenwalt of AEI.
By Bill Greenwalt
The LRDR not only will improve ballistic missile tracking for homeland defense, but also will contribute to space domain awareness, said Northern Command’s Director of Operations Brig. Gen. Joey Lestorti.
By Theresa Hitchens
“In the future, Chinese missiles may well REGULARLY overfly Taiwan,” says China expert Dean Cheng. “Thereby increasing tension, increasing pressure on the island. All of which, in the CCP’s estimation, will make Taipei knuckle under.”
By Colin Clark
B-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.
“Under-manned units over-operate, resulting in an unrested and less specialized force. And the only real solution to this issue is to add fresh bodies to the force,” writes Mackenzie Eaglen of AEI.
By Mackenzie Eaglen