Threats
Expect China to attack US infrastructure within 3 years, MITRE CTO says
The US needs to figure out how to disconnect its industrial-control systems from its networks—and fast, says a top leader of the defense R&D not-for-profit.
Business
F-35 engine upgrade on track, despite congressional dysfunction
Pratt & Whitney plans to start delivering the upgraded engines by 2029.
Policy
All Pentagon contracts should secure data rights, says advisory board
The Defense Innovation Board would like Congress to "enshrine DOD data access and rights in all vendor agreements.”
Policy
Army aims to double 155mm shell production by October
But hitting next year’s goal of 100,000 shells per month will require Congress to approve a Ukraine aid bill.
Business
USAF tried an electric plane. Now it wants to buy
A three-month test of the battery-powered ALIA has the service looking to move ahead.
Business
2023 sees new record for US government-to-government arms exports, boosted by Ukraine aid
The year’s $80.9 billion total for Foreign Military Sales is up more than half from the previous year.
Threats
Questions surround Russia's stealthy combat drone
Publicly unveiled in 2019, an early version of the Sukhoi-made Okhotnik-B has already made its combat debut in Ukraine.
Threats
Northrop to eat $1.2B on B-21 program
The CEO says the company has now learned not to underbid on fixed-price contracts.
Policy
Inside Space Force's budget priorities and spending patterns
In the past 12 months, the youngest service has awarded contracts worth an estimated $11.9 billion.
Business
Software delay will reduce F-35 deliveries for a second straight year
Lockheed says the TR-3 upgrade, due last year, has slipped to third quarter of 2024.
Defense Systems
B-21 production is a go, Pentagon says
Defense undersecretary confirms Northrop Grumman has approval to start making non-test variants of the stealth bomber.
Defense Systems
Air Force confirms B-21 flight testing underway at Edwards AFB
A second confirmed flight took place on Wednesday.
Business
Pentagon unveils its long-awaited defense industry strategy
The first-of-its-kind document aims to address fragile supply chains revealed by a global pandemic and simultaneous international conflicts.
Business