Defense Systems

Air Force wants a $500,000 counter-air missile, despite cheaper options

The service wants ideas by December, and hopes to see a modular, ground-launched prototype in two years.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

The D Brief: Shutdown nears end; Allies limit intel-sharing over boat strikes; Price tag for US occupations; Marines want multiple prototypes; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

Funding for E-7 Wedgetail included in bipartisan deal to end 41-day government shutdown

Despite Pentagon and Air Force protests, Congress continues to support the radar jet program.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

Longest shutdown in history creating a readiness hole of unknown proportions

The heads of several military professional organizations came together to beg Congress to open the government.

  • Meghann Myers
Threats

The D Brief: Buildup near Venezuela continues; War plans for Nigeria; China’s 3rd carrier; Powder sickens 7 at Andrews; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Thomas Novelly and Bradley Peniston
Threats

Exercise underscored need for AI, autonomy, C2, and networks

Operating with speed, scale, and agility in the Indo-Pacific is “probably the most challenging thing” the military does, PACAF commander says.

  • Jennifer Hlad
Threats

The D Brief: A narrower natsec focus; ‘Pigpen-like mess’ at DOD; DC Guard deployment extended; Shutdown sets record; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson, Thomas Novelly and Bradley Peniston
Threats

The D Brief: Rationale shifts at boat-strike deadline; Hegseth bottlenecks Hill talk; Judge blocks Portland deployment; Trump threatens Nigeria; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Business

Anduril's drone wingman makes first flight, following software delays

The neoprime contractor lagged behind General Atomics for the inaugural CCA flight test.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

The D Brief: Venezuela targets picked?; STRATCOM nom pressed on tests; USAF fighter plan; New Guard quick-reaction forces; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson and Bradley Peniston
Defense Systems

Air Force can hit ambitious 10-year fighter jet goal—but only with a blank check and a broader inventory

Buying 300 advanced aircraft by 2030 would require ideal conditions from Congress, industry.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

The D Brief: New nuke tests?; Pushback on European drawdown; Arms-export overhaul expected; Marines axe planned regiment; And a bit more.

  • Ben Watson
Threats

Air Force’s 10-year fighter jet report is missing key details, experts say

For example, the congressionally mandated report lacks tables for planned aircraft numbers.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

Today’s D Brief: B-1s buzz Venezuela; Private funds for troops’ pay?; Russian jets over Lithuania; Acting USAF JAG leaves; And a bit more...

  • Thomas Novelly and Bradley Peniston
Policy

The Air Force wants to put private AI data centers on its bases, raising security, land-use fears

The service will offer upwards of 3,000 acres across five U.S. bases to qualified developers.

  • Thomas Novelly
Exclusive Threats

Hegseth fired the Air Force’s top lawyer. The JAG who took on the job is stepping away.

It’s been eight months since the service had a Senate-confirmed leader in the role.

  • Thomas Novelly
Threats

Today’s D Brief: US-Russia summit, canceled; Army vice chief pushed out early; SecDef bottlenecks info to Congress; Draft drone strategy; And a bit more.

  • Meghann Myers and Bradley Peniston
Business

Lockheed basks in F-35 delivery win

Execs said the company delivered 46 aircraft in the third quarter of the year.

  • Lauren C. Williams
Business

Shield AI’s unmanned fighter jet concept pitched as a drone wingman or solo aircraft

The company hopes its new autonomous fighter jet can reach an initial flight test by next year.

  • Thomas Novelly
Business

Government shutdown has paused discussions on accelerating B-21 bomber production

Northrop Grumman execs remain confident in hitting key milestones amid funding uncertainty.

  • Thomas Novelly
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