Building logistics networks that survive contested environments
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SPACECOM chief cites Army, Marines as models for expanding on-orbit warfighting exercises
Gen. Stephen Whiting, commander of US Space Command, today revealed his "Apollo Maneuvers" exercise concept involving satellite movements, responsive launch and "spectrum maneuvering."
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Weaponizing the supply chain for a liquid-fueled howitzer-fired munition that flies 150 km
The goal of such weaponization is to tie warfighter needs to the RDT&E cycle.
Northrop wins $7 billion Air Force contract for more B-2 sustainment, upgrades
With only 20 bombers in the service’s fleet, that could translate to roughly $350 million in work per plane.
Army 4-star eyes new opportunities, exercises focused on sustainment, logistics in Indo-Pacific
“There’s no way we go into a large-scale fight without relying on allies and partners for supply chain airfields [and ports]. We've identified [those], you know, down to every airfield and port there is,” said Army Materiel Command head Gen. Charles Hamilton. “Have we done the same thing here in the United States?"
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“The Impossible Takes A Little Longer” – Sustainment & Support Solutions
Part 6 of a narrative series illustrating how Elbit America’s USA-manufactured products and American-based services enable customers to successfully accomplish their most demanding missions.
Lockheed’s CEO wants to fund a hypersonic wind tunnel, but says DoD isn’t buying in
“It's not just Lockheed Martin,” Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said. “Industry is willing to invest in efficiency. It's willing to invest in capacity. But the constraints of the Federal Acquisition Regulation limit our ability to invest and get great [return on investment] for investors while helping the government.”
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Why Bigger Fences Aren’t Enough in the Age of Drones
Traditional thinking about how to protect facilities must adapt to new threats such as drones or downstream attacks.
Pentagon’s R&D Czar ‘Looking For Money’ for 32 New Tech Projects
Heidi Shyu, the Pentagon's top R&D official, is seeking funding in FY22 to start a new round of experiments in FY23.
F-35 Engine Maker Braces For Sustainment Cost Spike
Scheduled maintenance for the F-35's engine in the mid-2020s will drive up the price of engine sustainment, just as the Pentagon expects cost reduction goals come to fruition.