Policy
Wartime need for drones would outstrip US production. There’s a way to fix that
The U.S. military needs to “mainstream” new operating concepts and get going with big orders, experts say.
Business
Air Force-facilitated arms export sales reach all-time high
“Business is booming,” particularly for fighter jets, officials say.
Business
Warily, US companies eye co-production deals in Ukraine
Industry is taking a “crawl, walk, run” approach to making weapons in Ukraine, State Department says.
Business
The plan to keep B-52s flying is getting even pricier
The Air Force has brought in a former Pentagon official to help negotiate with Boeing.
Science & Tech
New NSA tool aims to automate cyber-defense tests
Agency chief says AI-powered platform will help intel-community suppliers evaluate their network defenses much more cheaply and rapidly.
Threats
Army’s planned assault rotorcraft clears hurdle, will move to engineering phase
Future Long Range Assault Aircraft program gets greenlight to build six prototype tiltrotors.
Business
Defense One Radio, Ep. 160: The 2024 Farnborough airshow
We revisit some of the bigger takeaways from this year’s Farnborough International Airshow.
Business
There’s a new problem with Boeing’s KC-46 tanker
But the Air Force says fuel-pump vibrations are easier to fix than other deficiencies.
Threats
Army wants a more powerful missile for its new medium-range air-defense system
Give me AMRAAM capability in the Sidewinder-firing IFPC, missile chief asks industry.
Business
USAF puts 6th-gen fighter on hold
Air Force secretary says a few months' pause is needed to get NGAD's design right.
Threats
Five firms—don’t ask who—will vie to make brains for USAF robot wingmen
The Air Force, which is keeping the names under wraps, will pick a winner in time for 2026 production.
Business
F-35’s price might rise, Lockheed warns
After years of declines, the jet’s cost is being pushed by upgrades, inflation, and a proposal to buy fewer of them.
Threats
Navy still picking winner for F/A-XX next year, Northrop CEO says
Despite the service’s proposal to cut funding, “we have not received” word that 6th-gen plans have changed.
Business
Boeing might put a drone operator in the F-15EX’s back seat
The company is mulling options as it pitches the modernized Eagle to international customers.
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Policy
Every squad will get anti-drone gear, Marine Corps says
With “zero decision space” to deal with incoming UAVs, troops need tools to take them down.
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