Supply chain ‘getting a hell of a lot better,’ Raytheon CEO says, though challenges remain
Raytheon executives said they see improvement for components like electronics, though shortages continue for castings, rocket motors and other key parts.
Raytheon, Aerojet Ink $1B, 5-Year Standard Missile Deal
The agreement is designed to both stabilize and low costs of the supply chain under Raytheon's long-running contracts with the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and the Navy.
Modern Tech in Indo-Pacific Operations
Explore how networked warfare, AI, and 3D-printed drones are reshaping US Indo-Pacific strategy.
Trump Threatens NDAA Veto If House Cuts Stand
The Trump Administration argues the HASC's cuts to the defense policy bill would hamper missile detection and defense priorities.
HASC Markup Punts Space Force Decision, Chops Next-Gen OPIR
"I don't trust the Air Force, on its own, given its existing structure to properly prioritize space," Chairman of the House Armed Services Committee Adam Smith says.
Aegis Ashore Scores Another Hit As US, Japan Build Up Defenses
By 2021, plans call for Japan to have eight Aegis destroyers, four of them capable of launching the SM-3 Block IIA missiles, whose second successful test in a row comes as a vindication after two previous failures.