Silicon Valley warns the Pentagon: ‘Time is running out’

Silicon Valley warns the Pentagon: ‘Time is running out’
Silicon Valley warns the Pentagon: ‘Time is running out’

After years of research and development efforts, tech startups want to see the Pentagon commit to real production work.

BAE Systems, Inc., CEO Tom Arseneault on COVID, JADC2 and defense budget optimism

BAE Systems, Inc., CEO Tom Arseneault on COVID, JADC2 and defense budget optimism
BAE Systems, Inc., CEO Tom Arseneault on COVID, JADC2 and defense budget optimism

“I think there’s not going to be an appetite for large scale M&A in in the defense industry,” the BAE Systems Inc. CEO said, while noting smaller add-ons will continue.

Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO

Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO
Electric vehicles for military just a ‘matter of timeline’: BAE Systems Inc CEO

“I think once the benefits of it are seen … the norms will change and we’ll see good uptake there,” Tom Arseneault said.

A potential full-year CR? Here’s what defense leaders are saying

A potential full-year CR? Here’s what defense leaders are saying
A potential full-year CR? Here’s what defense leaders are saying

“We know what we have to do and I’d say it’s 50/50 whether or not we’re able to do it,” Rep. Adam Smith said.

Congress approves retirement of 160+ Air Force planes – with one notable exception

Congress approves retirement of 160+ Air Force planes – with one notable exception
Congress approves retirement of 160+ Air Force planes – with one notable exception

The A-10 lives, it BRRTs, it lives again!

Biden to warn Putin off Ukraine but not threaten direct military response: Official

Biden to warn Putin off Ukraine but not threaten direct military response: Official
Biden to warn Putin off Ukraine but not threaten direct military response: Official

A senior official says the US has prepared economic countermeasures, could rotate troops to European allies if they ask.

Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn

Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn
Chinese flights near Taiwan look like ‘rehearsal,’ US officials warn

The INDOPACOM chief also weighed in on whether Guam’s missile defense capabilities will be ready by fiscal year 2026.

SecDef Austin ‘very concerned’ about Russian aggression toward Ukraine

SecDef Austin ‘very concerned’ about Russian aggression toward Ukraine
SecDef Austin ‘very concerned’ about Russian aggression toward Ukraine

“They’ve invaded before, and as we look at the numbers of forces that are in the border region, as we look at some of the things that are occurring in the information space, as we look at what’s going on in the cyber domain, it really raises our concern,” Austin said.

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine
Top Army officer warns of ‘terrible impact’ from Russian posture near Ukraine

The Kremlin could be preparing a multi-front invasion of Ukraine early next year, US intelligence reportedly says.

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises
Poll: Trust in US military declines as worry over China rises

WASHINGTON: A majority of Americans view China has the biggest national security threat to the United States, while trust in the American military continues to erode, according the Reagan Institute’s annual National Defense Survey. The poll found that 52% of Americans see China as a top threat, up from just under 40% in the February…