MDA task force to examine new threats, like hybrid air-missile tactics: Chief

MDA task force to examine new threats, like hybrid air-missile tactics: Chief
MDA task force to examine new threats, like hybrid air-missile tactics: Chief

“Missions are ramming into each other, overlapping each other. The integration challenge is large,” Lt. Gen. Heath Collins said. “[S]ilos exist between services, between entities within the services, between MDA.” 

Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program

Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program
Industry lining up to produce new supersonic cruise missile interceptor under Army IFPC program

Anduril is looking to compete as a prime contractor and subcontractor, while Boeing eyes plan to form its team.

Army tweaking new high-power microwave prototype before CENTCOM testing begins

Army tweaking new high-power microwave prototype before CENTCOM testing begins
Army tweaking new high-power microwave prototype before CENTCOM testing begins

“The system actually worked very well, but we had some, some additional work to do, from a suitability perspective,” Lt. Gen. Robert Rasch told Breaking Defense.

Army space and missile command bolstering ‘offensive,’ non-kinetic space control chops

Army space and missile command bolstering ‘offensive,’ non-kinetic space control chops
Army space and missile command bolstering ‘offensive,’ non-kinetic space control chops

Space & Missile Defense Command has been pushing to make space a formal “military occupation specialty” for enlisted personnel wishing to specialize, and has submitted a proposal to that effort to Army personnel leaders to that effect.

NORTHCOM head wants new integration role in counter-UAS ops

NORTHCOM head wants new integration role in counter-UAS ops
NORTHCOM head wants new integration role in counter-UAS ops

Gen. Gregory Guillot told the annual SMD Symposium that he also believes the US military needs to increase its effort to field directed-energy weapons to counter not only uncrewed aircraft systems but also cruise and hypersonic missiles.

Army setting sights on 4 C-UAS competitions in ‘25, including next-gen missile

Army setting sights on 4 C-UAS competitions in ‘25, including next-gen missile
Army setting sights on 4 C-UAS competitions in ‘25, including next-gen missile

The service is also preparing to open up races for a handheld technology, mobile IBCS and flat panel array radar.

Space Force asks industry to critique draft civil reserve framework, including ‘incentives’

Space Force asks industry to critique draft civil reserve framework, including ‘incentives’
Space Force asks industry to critique draft civil reserve framework, including ‘incentives’

The request for information also asks industry to comment on the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve program’s clauses allowing the Space Force to prohibit a participating firm from selling products/services to other customers during times of crisis and war.

‘Space fires’ to enable ‘space superiority’ are top SPACECOM priorities for FY27

‘Space fires’ to enable ‘space superiority’ are top SPACECOM priorities for FY27
‘Space fires’ to enable ‘space superiority’ are top SPACECOM priorities for FY27

Gen. Stephen Whiting revealed that the command has just submitted to the Joint Force its FY27 “integrated priorities list” — an annual compendium of requirements put together by each combatant command to “inform the services and defense agencies of our warfighting needs as they prepare their budget and acquisition plans.”

Army plans to complete new air and missile defense strategy by October ‘25

Army plans to complete new air and missile defense strategy by October ‘25
Army plans to complete new air and missile defense strategy by October ‘25

“We are using what we’ve learned from previous years in the current conflicts to design the type of force we’ll need to assure, deter and, if necessary, fight to win on tomorrow’s battlefield,” said Lt. Gen. Sean Gainey.

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The L3Harris difference: Delivering on Aerojet Rocketdyne

The L3Harris difference: Delivering on Aerojet Rocketdyne
The L3Harris difference: Delivering on Aerojet Rocketdyne

L3Harris is answering the Department of Defense’s call for strengthened competition, safeguarding a future for the nation and democracy worldwide.

After drone interceptions, Rafael hopes to take Israel’s maritime Iron Dome global

After drone interceptions, Rafael hopes to take Israel’s maritime Iron Dome global
After drone interceptions, Rafael hopes to take Israel’s maritime Iron Dome global

“We now see a growing demand for such systems or rapid deployment around the world,” Rafael exec Ran Tavor told Breaking Defense of the C-Dome.

Army awards Raytheon $2 billion to begin LTAMDS production

Army awards Raytheon $2 billion to begin LTAMDS production
Army awards Raytheon $2 billion to begin LTAMDS production

The production deal comes nearly five years after the service first tapped the company to develop the Patriot replacement radars.

DoD ‘exploring’ options for nuclear buildup as part of strategic review

DoD ‘exploring’ options for nuclear buildup as part of strategic review
DoD ‘exploring’ options for nuclear buildup as part of strategic review

Vipin Narang, DoD’s top nuclear policy official, explained that while current modernization plans — estimated by the Government Accountability Office last October to cost at least $350 billion over the next two decades — are “necessary,” they “may well be insufficient” to meet current and future threats.