AIA chief Eric Fanning on the budget and the health of America’s defense industry
Fanning also gave The Break Out his take on the state of foreign military sales and the room for reform.
Capacity gap for 9 specialized components gnarls space supply chain: Study
The study by the Aerospace Industries Association and PricewaterhouseCoopers found that in the case of some critical components, only three or fewer qualified domestic suppliers exist.
On-demand webinar: Research security in an era of global competition
Watch experts discuss foreign influence risks, evolving DoD policy, and strategies for balancing security with scientific collaboration.
The space supply chain is getting stretched. Here’s how it could impact the Pentagon’s plans.
Two major trade groups are working on studies to scope the supply chain issues, hone in on the most pressing problems, and identify early mitigation strategies.
Trump admin should ‘go farther’ on rewrite of acquisition regulations: Industry org
"This is a really rare opportunity to attack some of those requirements that are most burdensome,” said Margaret Boatner, AIA's vice president for national security policy.
Proposed AUKUS exemption a good start, but ‘more work to do,’ industry trade group says
The State Department should consider revising its draft language to reduce the technologies excluded from export control exemptions, which currently include submarines-related technologies and larger drones, the AIA said in recommendations to the department.
Tired of being ‘shock absorber’ on inflation, defense industry wants new protections: AIA chief
"If the price of a platform is variable and the Pentagon plans for three and isn't really adjusting for inflation, eventually they're going to realize they get two,” said Aerospace Industries Association CEO Eric Fanning.
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Right sized for the fight, smaller Group 2 drones are solving for the limitations of larger UAS
It’s fuel cells, not batteries, that let Group 2 unmanned VTOLS fulfill many missions of larger Group 3s.
Industry, DSCA pushing to give partners ‘clear answers’ on weapon sale holds
Partners are "looking for clear answers in a reasonable time,” DSCA Deputy Director Michael Miller told Breaking Defense.
New proposed rule for CMMC 2.0 lays out security requirements, raises some eyebrows
At its most basic level, under CMMC 2.0, defense contractors and subcontractors that have access to controlled unclassified information (CUI) will be required to demonstrate the “maturity” of their cybersecurity programs against a set of increasingly advanced capabilities.
As regional tensions rise, US defense firms still bound for Dubai Airshow
“It feels a little like the uncertainty around COVID, but no companies are pulling out,” Eric Fanning, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Aerospace Industries Association, told Breaking Defense.
Under new US weapons sale rules, ‘security sector governance’ is king
Security sector governance “is incredibly important because, to me, security sector governance is the overlay for all of these issues,” Jessica Lewis, assistant secretary of state at the Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, said at a Defense Writers Group breakfast.
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Automation vs autonomy: What will shape the future of battlefield drones?
While humans must stay in the loop for kinetic decisions, empowering drones to operate autonomously is a force multiplier.
Aerospace Industries Assoc. To Trump: NDAA Veto ‘Undermines Security,’ Calls For Congress To Override
“On the eve of Christmas Eve, this veto seems to be Trump’s parting gift to Putin and a lump of coal for our troops," Sen. Jack Reed says.
AIA: Hill, DoD Must Change Relations For Faster Space Acquisition
Since its creation last December, the U.S. Space Force has been charged with rapidly countering growing threats in an increasingly important domain. To successfully meet this mission, the service will have to adapt in a number of ways. One of the most vital tasks will be reforming an acquisition process ill-suited to protect against these […]
Congress, Put Politics Aside, Lead & Pass Defense Bills: AIA’s Fanning
Just over a century ago, America faced two crises simultaneously. The first unfolded as our troops clashed with adversaries in the World War I. Then a new enemy appeared—the 1918 influenza pandemic. While this virus killed tens of thousands of Americans and threatened the readiness of the U.S. military, our leaders understood they could not […]
DoD Pushes To Reverse FCC OK Of Ligado 5G Network
"The impact is significant, and it's unacceptable," Gen. Jay Raymond told the Senate Armed Services Committee.