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Defense One Radio, Ep. 108: What lies ahead for the U.S. Army
The Army's top officer discusses the future of the force and how the six-month-old Ukraine invasion is evolving.
Policy
Ukraine’s Supporters Aim to Create Long-Term Aid Mechanisms
Leaders from NATO, the U.S., and others will gather to discuss ideas on Thursday.
Science & Tech
As Russian Oil Exports Rise, Governments and Shipping Companies Play Cat-and-Mouse
High-tech tracking tools haven’t deterred Black Sea smugglers from lining tankers up like cars at a gas station.
Science & Tech
The Army Wants Smarter Sensors To Ease Soldiers’ ‘Cognitive Burden’
New intelligence and electronic-warfare tools aim to help commanders get data faster.
Science & Tech
US Military Satellites Need to Get Smarter, More Self-Reliant
Future satellites should understand their environment, act autonomously, and be less reliant on Earth for refuel, Space Command’s deputy commander says.
Science & Tech
The US Just Revealed a Secret Airborne Test of a Long-Range Cruise Missile
The December test was part of the effort to equip B-2 bombers to fire the stealthy JASSM-ER.
Science & Tech
Army’s Next Helicopters Are Still a Ways Off—But Their Digital Links Are Already Changing the Battle
Open, modular electronics are key to a vast leap forward in capability, says Future Vertical Lift Program director.
Business
Engine Deals Reveal US Wants to Maintain Three Warplane Makers
But the multibillion-dollar deals raise questions about just how far along the Next Generation Air Dominance program is.
Business
Boeing, Northrop Grumman Join Group Pushing 3D Printing to Small Suppliers
The White House-backed compact is also part of an effort to make supply chains more resilient.
Defense Systems
The US Army Is Hunting For More Soldier-Connected Tech
A recent solicitation calls for soldier-centered networking and information technology that will link existing and prototype technologies together.
Defense Systems
DOD Failing to Track Progress on Military Alternatives to GPS, GAO Says
A new report says military leaders don’t have enough information to make crucial decisions about ongoing efforts to develop alternatives to the Global Positioning System.
Defense Systems
The Pentagon’s Plan to Buy Weapons Software Faster
The DOD’s dedicated software acquisition pathway is nearly two years old, and is already being used by a few dozen programs.
Business
Major Aerospace Supplier Spirit AeroSystems Looks to Expand Military, Space Business
Company executives see the company playing a larger role in designing hypersonic weapons and next-generation aircraft.
Threats
Air Force Grounds Most F-35s in US Due to Faulty Ejection Seats
The extraordinary stand-down order from Air Combat Command does not cover every fighter in the fleet, overseas, or other service branches.
Science & Tech
After ‘Critical’ CHIPS Act, More Needed To Build Domestic Production, Experts Say
Global economics and lack of factory workers are among the factors complicating efforts to bring chip manufacturing back to the United States.
Business
Northrop Grumman CEO: We Can Build a Next-Generation Fighter
Kathy Warden said the company’s B-21 stealth bomber positions it well to compete for the Next Generation Air Dominance warplane.
Defense Systems
Faster Attacks Have Cyber Command Looking to Add All-Too-Scarce Experts
“I think the only way that I'm going to be able to do that in the near term is to grow the workforce myself,” command official says.
Policy
US Navy Fleet Plan Needs 3-5% Annual Budget Increases for the Next Two Decades
CNO’s Navigation Plan 2022 codifies fleet plans years in the making, but can it survive Congress?
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