‘A simple [ITAR] circuit breaker’ needed for Aussie nuke subs: Rep. Courtney

‘A simple [ITAR] circuit breaker’ needed for Aussie nuke subs: Rep. Courtney
‘A simple [ITAR] circuit breaker’ needed for Aussie nuke subs: Rep. Courtney

If Australia needs US tech for its AUKUS upgrade, arms transfer legislation could get in the way, unless Congress acts, says key US lawmaker.

Laura Taylor-Kale officially nominated as DoD industrial policy chief

Laura Taylor-Kale officially nominated as DoD industrial policy chief
Laura Taylor-Kale officially nominated as DoD industrial policy chief

Taylor-Kale, who has a long history of working on manufacturing issues, is currently a fellow for innovation and economic competitiveness at the Council on Foreign Relations.

US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report
US needs ‘manufacturing renaissance’ to compete with China: Report

Reagan Institute warns of “inadequate” investments, “exceedingly fragile” supply chains, and “insufficient” accountability of government officials, among other US weaknesses.

US War Surge Production Too Slow, CSIS Finds

US War Surge Production Too Slow, CSIS Finds
US War Surge Production Too Slow, CSIS Finds

The United States could not make enough military equipment fast enough to sustain its military in the event of a major war. While much thought has been given to how a great power conflict might erupt or play out, far less has been written on how the U.S. industrial base could sustain U.S. wartime equipment…

DoD Needs Supply Chain Strategy To Survive Future Crises: Roper

DoD Needs Supply Chain Strategy To Survive Future Crises: Roper
DoD Needs Supply Chain Strategy To Survive Future Crises: Roper

“We were in a very frenzied state,” Air Force acquisition head Will Roper says of DoD efforts to stave off the collapse of key suppliers during the early weeks of the coronavirus crisis.

No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE

No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE
No COVID-19 Test Kits For Navy Ships At Sea EXCLUSIVE

DoD is slated to receive $8.3 billion to fight COVID-19 in new White House request, as positive virus tests for military personnel jump to 49.