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Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft sails out of the Del Mar Boat Basin during Project Convergence Capstone 4 at Camp Pendleton, California.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

V-22 Osprey could see second life, with new drive system, wings in 2050s

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

New tech aims to make Marines more lethal shooters

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

Marines test mixed reality ‘telemaintenance’ for battlefield repairs

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

Soaring US munitions demand strains support for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan

Italy has given Ukraine long-range missiles, says UK defense minister

Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

China launches Pakistan’s Hangor submarine, despite engine row with Germany

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V-22 Osprey could see second life, with new drive system, wings in 2050s

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

Grey Wolf helicopter cuts lead to cost overrun breach

Here’s when the US Army will pick next long-range spy plane

Marine unit found metal shavings in F-35 fuel, plastic tool in wing

Sierra Nevada wins $13B contract to build Air Force ‘doomsday plane’

A Bell 360 Invictus sits on the show floor Oct. 10, 2023, at the Association of the U.S. Army convention in Washington, D.C.

After Army canceled helicopter program, industry had to pivot

Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.

Italy, France target land warfare in new industry partnership deal

What Marines may be learning from Houthi tactics in the Red Sea

Army officials question plan for future attack reconnaissance

Army heads into competitive flight demos for future tactical drone

House lawmakers denounce Pentagon’s planned drop in submarine orders

A bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.

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Biden’s FY25 budget cuts missile defense when we need it more than ever

Given the deteriorating security environment, it would seem that cutting missile defenses is the exact wrong thing to do at this point.

House lawmakers press Austin on Rafah, Israel aid and Gaza pier plans

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fielded several questions about the Pentagon's role in Gaza as Israel signals a Rafah invasion.

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Wittman warns of ‘wasting a year’ with Pentagon’s industrial strategy

The strategy released in January but a plan to actually put it into action has faced months of delays.

Soaring US munitions demand strains support for Israel, Ukraine, Taiwan

The military is having difficulty maintaining adequate munitions inventory levels as wars erupt in the Middle East, Europe and possibly the Pacific.

The Pentagon is seen on Sunday, Aug. 27, 2023, in Washington.

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How the Pentagon can more rapidly buy and field the latest tech

With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.

Marine Corps eyeing more recon boats from Australian ‘Whiskey Project’

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

China launches Pakistan’s Hangor submarine, despite engine row with Germany

French missile double punch adds new naval capability for Europe

Saab unveils technology incubator using Enforcer 3 as test bed

Raytheon to develop two Standard Missile types with better targeting

Space acquisitions chief wants more authority to blacklist contractors

Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

Millennium wins ‘FOO Fighter’ contract for SDA missile tracking

Why China axed the Strategic Support Force and reshuffled the military

China dissolves Strategic Support Force, focused on cyber and space

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The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

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Given the deteriorating security environment, it would seem that cutting missile defenses is the exact wrong thing to do at this point.

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin fielded several questions about the Pentagon's role in Gaza as Israel signals a Rafah invasion.

The strategy released in January but a plan to actually put it into action has faced months of delays.

The military is having difficulty maintaining adequate munitions inventory levels as wars erupt in the Middle East, Europe and possibly the Pacific.

With rare exceptions, the U.S. Defense Department cannot acquire new technologies and systems in a timely manner.

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Frank Calvelli told lawmakers that while the Contractor Responsibility Watch List is a helpful tool, he'd like to see its authorities expanded.

A Multi-Mission Reconnaissance Craft was photographed at the Army’s Project Convergence Capstone 4 earlier this year.

The V-22 could see a second chapter, if the services keep the fuselages beyond the 2050s and give them new wings and drive systems to extend their lives.

The tools include shot tracking, instant feedback, new simulators and devices that improve technique.

Using mixed reality headsets, technicians and Marines can 'see' the same view and conduct repairs.

In April, Abu Dhabi dispatched defense officials to Beijing and Washington for cooperation negotiations in a matter of weeks.

The Marine Corps wants to ensure all the right data can flow between its small units operating forward and their joint and coalition partners in theater.

Lebanon’s military is working with a U.N.-led force to improve security, but economic and political factors are hindering these efforts, analysts say.

A bipartisan group of 120 lawmakers asks defense appropriators to ignore the Navy budget proposal and procure two Virginia-class attack submarines.

Given the deteriorating security environment, it would seem that cutting missile defenses is the exact wrong thing to do at this point.

Industry is beginning to see ways technology developed for the canceled Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft is helping other vertical lift programs.

This is the second critical Nunn-McCurdy breach incurred by a major Air Force program this year, following the Sentinel ICBM's cost overruns.