GD chief says Navy’s 1 sub buy won’t impact company short term, but out years less certain

GD chief says Navy’s 1 sub buy won’t impact company short term, but out years less certain
GD chief says Navy’s 1 sub buy won’t impact company short term, but out years less certain

The comments from the General Dynamics chief come on the same day President Joe Biden signed the national security supplemental, which includes billions for the sub industrial base.

Norway to host US Space Development Agency RF antenna, new Link 16 test: SDA director

Norway to host US Space Development Agency RF antenna, new Link 16 test: SDA director
Norway to host US Space Development Agency RF antenna, new Link 16 test: SDA director

“On their aircraft and their ground units, they’ll be able to talk directly to us with Link 16 to our Tranche 0 satellites that are on orbit now,” Derek Tournear said at the 2024 Space Symposium.

Better, but still ‘whack-a-mole’: IT industry adapts to supply chain problems, for now

Better, but still ‘whack-a-mole’: IT industry adapts to supply chain problems, for now
Better, but still ‘whack-a-mole’: IT industry adapts to supply chain problems, for now

While key executives tell Breaking Defense they have adjusted to the new normal, experts worry IT supply chain vulnerabilities could be exploited in the future by adversarial nations.

OMFV race revs up: All 5 competitors bid to build Bradley replacement prototypes

OMFV race revs up: All 5 competitors bid to build Bradley replacement prototypes
OMFV race revs up: All 5 competitors bid to build Bradley replacement prototypes

With the different designs converging on similar physical specs – weight, powerplant, weapons – the competition comes down to digital intangibles: AI, electronics, and ease of upgrade.

Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship

Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship
Navy testing autonomous transit for high speed, cargo ship

EPF-13 is expected to be the first operational US Navy ship capable of autonomously transiting a commercial sea lane.

GDIT nabs $908M US Air Force IT contract in Europe

GDIT nabs $908M US Air Force IT contract in Europe
GDIT nabs $908M US Air Force IT contract in Europe

EITEN will support the entire IT lifecycle to include legacy operational and sustainment activities, Jon Marshall, vice president of GDIT’s air force and combatant commands defense division, told Breaking Defense.

GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities

GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities
GDIT nabs contract worth up to $4.5B to advance geospatial intelligence capabilities

The company will deliver a “full range of enterprise services, including application services, high-performance computing, virtual desktop, unified communications, DevOps, Platform as a Service, and mobile secure wireless across multiple networks and agency locations worldwide.”

In the era of COVID, the NASSCO shipyard’s big challenge is people

In the era of COVID, the NASSCO shipyard’s big challenge is people
In the era of COVID, the NASSCO shipyard’s big challenge is people

“That’s our biggest challenge, straight up, is people right now,” Peter Radzicki, manager for new construction strategic planning, told Breaking Defense.

Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs

Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs
Across Europe, Billions Being Funneled Into New Armored Vehicle Programs

The United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy and Spain could ultimately involve buying in excess of 3,200 new heavy armored platforms, with a price tag of over $11.5 billion over the next 15 years.

UK Faces Tough Choices To Fix Troubled Ajax Vehicle

UK Faces Tough Choices To Fix Troubled Ajax Vehicle
UK Faces Tough Choices To Fix Troubled Ajax Vehicle

“You know, fundamentally, we paid for a piece of equipment, we expect it to be delivered, and just like any other consumer we have those rights,” UK Defense Minister Ben Wallace said. “And if it’s not up to scratch, we’ll take action.”

Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts

Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts
Marine Corps Taps Textron, GD For ARV Prototype Contracts

The ARV is envisioned as a multi-purpose combat vehicle from which Marines can command and control robots and autonomous vehicles.

Oshkosh Wins $942M Stryker Upgun Contract, Unseating GDLS

Oshkosh Wins $942M Stryker Upgun Contract, Unseating GDLS
Oshkosh Wins $942M Stryker Upgun Contract, Unseating GDLS

General Dynamics had urgently upgunned a Europe-based brigade, but Oshkosh will build the next three to six brigades’ worth, starting with a unit in the Pacific Northwest.

OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement

OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement
OMFV: GD Emphasizes AI & Adaptability For Bradley Replacement

General Dynamics is offering the Army a design approach — not a specific vehicle — that rigorously examines a wide array of options. The common factors: advanced electronics, open architecture and artificial intelligence.

OMFV: Army gets BAE, GD Designs For Bradley Replacement

OMFV: Army gets BAE, GD Designs For Bradley Replacement
OMFV: Army gets BAE, GD Designs For Bradley Replacement

BAE’s press release features a shadowy silhouette of a previously unseen vehicle. Could this be BAE’s proposal for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle?