Space Force anticipates first Kronos C2 contracts in April
While Kronos is moving forward, the other major part of the C2 upgrade, ATLAS, has not reached full viability, according to the most recent report by DOT&E.
Lawmakers press Pentagon on cuts to oversight of key missile defense programs
Some of the programs that will no longer be assessed by the Pentagon's independent weapons tester include efforts that "could enable the Golden Dome architecture," two Democrats wrote.
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Senators question path ahead for culled Pentagon weapons testing office
"I have serious concerns about whether you will have the resources you need to accomplish your stated mission,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren during a confirmation hearing today.
Hegseth reshaping Pentagon’s weapons testing oversight office, cutting staff positions
"A comprehensive internal review has identified redundant, non-essential, non-statutory functions within ODOT&E that do not support operational agility or resource efficiency, affecting our ability to rapidly and effectively deploy the best systems to the warfighter," the defense secretary wrote in a new memo.
‘Worst thing in the world’: Space acquisition leaders target satellite ground system gaps
“These albatrosses [have been] dragging the department down for decades. This is the year we are going to get these programs delivered," said Frank Calvelli, space acquisition head.
DIU asks industry for help getting hypersonic test jet closer to lift off
DIU is now seeking commercial materials and systems, such as for propulsion and alternative navigation, to test on its planned hypersonic test jet.
Breaking Defense announces Breaking Defense Europe, a new, distinct, European edition
Breaking Defense Europe will launch May 4 with Tim Martin and Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo as co-editors.
Pentagon’s annual weapon test report reverses classification, details major program challenges
The report, without "controlled unclassified information" redactions, discusses concerns with major weapons programs from ships to planes to hypersonic missiles.
Bollinger Shipyards wins big with MCM USV production contract
The new surface vessel will play a key role in filling capability gaps created when the Navy's mine countermeasure ships are retired.
‘Controlled’ report paints rough picture for Navy’s unmanned mine-clearing vessel
UISS will be a key mine countermeasures asset for the Navy moving forward, but it experienced significant issues during testing last fall, according to new details initially hidden from public view.
Top oversight Dems to Pentagon: Stop ‘hiding’ info on weapons programs from public
In a letter obtained by Breaking Defense, lawmakers called on Sec. Austin to review the "controlled unclassified information" and “publicly release the greatest amount of information possible about these systems, consistent with the continued protection of sensitive information.”
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Army’s Infantry Squad Vehicle ‘not operationally effective’ in combat
Pentagon testers take issue with comms, guns and durability over tough terrain for the troop carrier.
New Pentagon report censors details on weapons programs’ performance, flaws
"By caving to pressure inside the Pentagon and hiding unclassified information behind a pseudo classification, the current leaders of DOT&E are undermining the effectiveness of their own agency," said Dan Grazier, a fellow with the Project on Government Oversight.
Navy’s problems with the Zumwalt may be hurting its hypersonic weapon efforts
The Pentagon's top weapons tester says the service has "limited flight test opportunities" to support putting a hypersonic weapon onboard the Zumwalt class.
Pentagon tester to restrict info on weapons programs, raising transparency concerns
"I worry that this will end up [resulting] in a watered down version of the report that makes it more difficult for the press and the public to make sure that we are buying weapon systems that are effective and safe,” said Mandy Smithberger of the Project On Government Oversight.