Once delivered and accepted, Space Force will own the OCX software-based ground system for GPS, not Raytheon.
By Theresa HitchensROC-X – The solution to organic precision strike capabilities
At AUSA Global Force 2024, IAI presented integrated, AI-driven combat systems – both manned and unmanned – that are opening new opportunities on the battlefield.
The Air Force wants software “that can be fielded in the next two years and incrementally improved upon and integrated into EW systems currently in development for the F-15.”
By Theresa Hitchens
Uvision’s Hero line of loitering munitions – aka kamikaze drones – carry precision-guided warheads ranging from just over a pound to 17-plus lbs.
By Arie Egozi
“The real differentiator here is the acquisition strategy, with a lot of competition — a lot of ‘fly before you buy’ — built in,” CSIS’ Tom Karako says. “The relatively longer NGI development timeline for homeland ballistic missile defense can be mitigated by near-term improvements” in ground missile defense.
By Paul McLeary
An official with knowledge of the program said there have been “no decisions” made on the Next Generation Interceptor program, which is awaiting the approval and award of two development contracts.
By Paul McLeary
Patriot missiles are expensive. Rafael and its US partner Raytheon say they can fire the cheaper Israeli SkyCeptor from existing Patriot launchers. Will that tempt the US Army?
By Arie Egozi
“We’ll have communications capability up there within the next year or so,” said NORTHCOM commander Gen. Glen VanHerck.
By Theresa Hitchens
Military innovation and savings: Go commercial
DoD uses FAR Part 12 acquisitions to save hundreds of millions of dollars in “of a type” systems like civil landing systems with applicability to military aircraft.
The Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) will let pilots to monitor, jam and deceive threats in contested airspace.
By Theresa Hitchens
“ASTARTE helps solve the problem how to decide where physically to move [air assets] to conduct operations … even when it is an incredibly complex battlespace,” says Tim Grayson, head of DARPA’s Strategic Technologies Office.
By Theresa Hitchens
The effort falls in line with Pentagon efforts to deploy more punch at longer ranges, a clear recognition of the growing ability of China and Russia to keep American and forces at a stand-off distance
By Paul McLeary
“I am worried about the state of the readiness of the nuclear triad,” Deputy SecDef nominee Kath Hicks tells the Senate Armed Services Committee this morning, “and, if confirmed, that is an area I would want to get my team in place and start to look at right away.”
By Paul McLeary
The Biden Administration is hitting the brakes on the relaxed weapons sales policies of the Trump administration – at least for now.
By Paul McLeary
“The LPDs need the ability to reach out and defend themselves and sink another ship,” said Marine Maj. Gen. Tracy King, the Navy’s director of expeditionary warfare.
By Paul McLeary
“The Air Force has been quite open about the need to develop a new generation of weapons that are smaller and better suited for stealth aircraft operations,” says Mitchell Institute’s Mark Gunzinger.
By Theresa Hitchens
