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Nuclear ModernizationNNSA said GAO Made ‘Misleading’ Conclusions About Modernization Programs
Integrating “only” government-wide practices will not help keep nuclear weapons infrastructure projects on time and on budget, the head of the National Nuclear Security Administration said in a letter published […]
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Defense Watch: Japan Aircraft Upgrades, NATO Summit, Valkyrie, SDA RFI
Japan/Aircraft Upgrades. The Pentagon on July 3 announced plans to replace older F-15 and F-16 fighter jets based in Japan with newer F-35 and F-15EX aircraft. “The modernization plan, which […]
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Defense Watch: Supply Chain Help, DARPA-X Plane, Booker Order
DoD Ready to Help. The Defense Department this fall will publish a Notice of Funding Availability seeking applications from companies in the supply chain for loans to modernize equipment and […]
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Force MultipliersJim Coyle, Lookout
In this monthly column, Defense Daily highlights individuals from across the government, industry and academia whose efforts contribute daily to national defense, from the program managers to the human resource […]
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Defense Watch: Anduril/Rheinmetall Deal, Navy/USMC Amphib MoU, ASV Testing, ASBM Satellites To Norway
Anduril/Rheinmetall. Anduril Industries announced on June 19 it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Germany’s Rheinmetall to work together on developing new air defense systems to counter small drone […]
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Nuclear ModernizationNuke Site Managers Wrestle With Tech, Workforce Issues
Contractor and federal managers from across the Department of Energy’s nuclear weapons complex are using technology to help predict issues from workplace accidents to infrastructure failure, these people said at […]
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Nuclear ModernizationGlobal Nuclear Weapons Spending Up 13%, Led by U.S. Defense Budget, Report Says
Global spending on nuclear weapons increased by 13% in 2023, according to the latest annual report by the International Campaign to Abolish Nuclear Weapons group, reaching $91.4 billion that year […]
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Defense Watch: GDLS/Canada Deal, Mace Wins, Black Hawk Mods, Third Missile Site, Anduril SRM News
GDLS/Canada. General Dynamics Land Systems and its partner Marshall Canada have received a nearly $2 billion dollar award to provide the Canadian Armed Forces with light and heavy logistics vehicles, […]
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Defense Watch: No Poison Pills, DoD CIO Departs, More Drone Corps
NDAA Debate. Ahead of the House’s consideration next week of the fiscal year 2025 National Defense Authorization Act, Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) has called on Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to […]
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Defense Watch: GD Munitions Facility Opens, BALTOPS 2024, Retired VCNO Arrested, Counter Drone Investment
Munitions Production. The Army on May 29 hosted an opening ceremony for the new Universal Artillery Projectile Lines facility in Mesquite, Texas that will build metal parts for artillery shells […]