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Matthew Beinart
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ArmyAs Army Eyes Fielding First Hypersonic Weapon By End Of 2023, Official Details Next Steps
As the Army eyes deploying its first operational hypersonic weapon battery by the end of year, a lead official on Wednesday detailed the eventual transition of the program to the […]
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InternationalBiden Executive Order Restricts U.S. Investment In Some Chinese Advanced Technologies
President Biden has signed a new executive order restricting U.S. investment in some Chinese advanced technology areas, specifically semiconductors, artificial intelligence and quantum computing, which the administration has said could […]
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ArmyArmy’s New Contested Logistics CFT Likely To Reach FOC By End Of Year, Official Says
The Army’s new Contested Logistics Cross-Functional Team (CFT) is likely to reach full operational capability (FOC) before the end of 2023, a lead Futures Command official said on Tuesday. Willie […]
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ArmyArmy Avoids Protests To Bradley Replacement Award Decision
The Army’s top acquisition official confirmed Monday that no protests were filed on the award decision for the next phases of the XM30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle program, the service’s […]
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ArmyArmy Approves BAE Systems’ AMPV For Full-Rate Production
The Army has approved the new BAE Systems-built Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) for full-rate production (FRP), with the company receiving a $119.7 million contract modification covering long lead items ahead […]
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ArmyArmy Awards First Multi-Year For 155mm Ammo, Aims To Build Over 80,000 Rounds Per Month By FY ‘25
The Army recently awarded its first multi-year production contract for 155mm artillery shell production, with the service’s top acquisition official detailing a push to now produce more than 80,000 rounds […]
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Advanced / Transformational Technology
New DoD Team Seeking Hypersonic Supply Chain Proposals To Help Cut Future Costs By Up To 80%
A new team at the Pentagon is seeking proposals to help “address gaps in the technology and manufacturing supply chain” for hypersonic weapons, with the department aiming to find solutions […]
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Navy/USMCMarine Corps Meets With RTX, Rafael On Potential Arkansas Site For Domestic Tamir Missile Production
The Marine Corps’ interest in domestic production of Tamir interceptor missiles, a component of the service’s Medium Range Intercept Capability (MRIC) prototype, has now included a lead program official meeting […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Command To Reach Full Operational Capability In August
U.S. Space Command is set to achieve full operational capability (FOC) this month, the Pentagon said on Tuesday. Air Force Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder, the Pentagon press secretary, confirmed the […]
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InternationalNew $345 Million Weapons Aid Package For Taiwan Includes ‘Asymmetric Capabilities,’ Karlin Says
While the Pentagon has declined to detail specific systems in the new $345 million weapons aid package for Taiwan, a senior department official said Tuesday it includes “asymmetric capabilities” for […]