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Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness

Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness
Enterprise-wide training: the Army’s $3.5B program for multi-service combat readiness

The competition for Warfighter Training and Readiness Solutions will bring together training networks, combat training centers and live ranges across the DoD enterprise.

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B-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation

B-21, hypersonics and more: How digital development is driving industry innovation
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Technological advancements are key to keeping pace with customer demands and evolving threat landscapes.

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National power depends on sea power, and sea power cannot be improvised

National power depends on sea power, and sea power cannot be improvised
National power depends on sea power, and sea power cannot be improvised

MQ-9B SeaGuardian®, built by San Diego-based General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc., is leading the way in transforming naval and maritime operations around the world.

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A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base

A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base
A new approach to speed, scale and efficiency for the industrial base

Radars, EW, EO/IR, space imagery, and microelectronics are brought under one roof for a streamlined approach to common people and factories.

Pentagon delays F-35 retrofits amid upgrade woes

Pentagon delays F-35 retrofits amid upgrade woes
Pentagon delays F-35 retrofits amid upgrade woes

Older F-35 stealth fighters were slated to start getting the Technology Refresh 3 upgrade this month, but the Pentagon has postponed the retrofit plan to an unspecified date.

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon clears F-35 to fly in lightning after years-long hold

EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon clears F-35 to fly in lightning after years-long hold
EXCLUSIVE: Pentagon clears F-35 to fly in lightning after years-long hold

The approval ends an ironic episode for the fighter nicknamed the “Lightning II.”

Air Force wishlist seeks additional $3.5B for spares, construction and Pacific maneuvers

Air Force wishlist seeks additional $3.5B for spares, construction and Pacific maneuvers
Air Force wishlist seeks additional $3.5B for spares, construction and Pacific maneuvers

No aircraft were featured on the Air Force’s unfunded priorities list submitted to lawmakers today despite a decision to cut back on fighter procurement in FY25.

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US defense industrial strength is our first line of defense

US defense industrial strength is our first line of defense
US defense industrial strength is our first line of defense

Successful implementation of the National Defense Industrial Strategy may very well be the deciding factor in our future as a global military power.

Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’
Sweden asks Saab to study ‘future fighter concepts’

As Stockholm plots its way forward, Saab CEO Micael Johansson had called for such a study in a previous interview with Breaking Defense.

In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot

In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot
In fiscal 2025, bet on Congress or begin to pivot

John Ferrari and Charles Rahr, in this op-ed, argue that instead of relying on the Hill to bail it out, the Pentagon may need to embrace its true needs and change where it invests.

It’s official: The F-35 will not get a new engine anytime soon

It’s official: The F-35 will not get a new engine anytime soon
It’s official: The F-35 will not get a new engine anytime soon

After rancorous debate, a new engine for the stealth fighter was already in doubt, but legislation released by congressional appropriators today seemingly puts the issue to rest.

Replicator, planes and multi-year deals: What’s in the new FY24 defense spending bill

Replicator, planes and multi-year deals: What’s in the new FY24 defense spending bill
Replicator, planes and multi-year deals: What’s in the new FY24 defense spending bill

The bipartisan spending package, released early this morning, increases defense funding by $27 billion over the previous year’s enacted budget and includes a number of key provisions the department had requested.

Army has 1 unmanned system in Replicator’s initial tranche, 3 others in mind for next go: Official

Army has 1 unmanned system in Replicator’s initial tranche, 3 others in mind for next go: Official
Army has 1 unmanned system in Replicator’s initial tranche, 3 others in mind for next go: Official

Meanwhile, the Air Force’s Vice Chief of Staff Gen James Slife said his service has several “compelling programs in the pipeline” but they are “not quite as technologically mature as some of the Army programs.”

Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results

Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results
Air Force conducts final test of ARRW hypersonic missile, won’t discuss ‘specific’ results

The test’s results could determine the ultimate fate of the Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon, or at least help “further a range of hypersonic programs.”