Army
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PentagonDoD May Issue Rapid Prototyping/Defense Acquisition Reform Plan This Week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may issue a memorandum on rapid prototyping and acquisition reform this week, as the Pentagon considers scaling up the work of the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU). […]
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ArmyAnduril Would Take Over Building Army’s IVAS Under New Arrangement With Microsoft
Anduril Industries will take over as the prime contractor for the Army’s potential $22 billion Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) program pending approval of a new agreement with Microsoft [MSFT], […]
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ArmyArmy Could Begin Fielding Upgraded IVAS 1.2 In Early FY ‘26, DOT&E Says
The Army could look to begin fielding the upgraded “1.2” version of its Integrated Visual Augmentation System (IVAS) headset in early fiscal year 2026, according to a report from the […]
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ArmyArmy Breaks Ground On Ammo Facility To Support New Squad Weapons
The Army on Wednesday broke ground on a facility that will be dedicated to producing a new family of small caliber ammunition for its next-generation rifles, adding capacity and another […]
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ArmyArmy Eyes Full-Rate Production Decision For Extended Range GMLRS In Early FY ‘27, DOT&E Says
The Army is anticipating a full-rate production (FRP) decision for the extended range version of the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System, or ER-GMLRS, in early fiscal year 2027, according to […]
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ArmyOshkosh Defense Receives $215 Million In FMTV Deals From The Army
The Army has awarded Oshkosh Defense [OSK] several deals totaling $215 million for delivery of more Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle (FMTV) trucks. The largest of the four contracts announced […]
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ArmyAeroVironment Receives $288 Million Order To Deliver Army More Switchblades
The Army has placed a $288 million order with AeroVironment [AVAV] covering deliveries of additional Switchblade loitering munitions, the company has said. AeroVironment (AV) noted this is now the third […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyUSTR Began Section 301 Investigation into Chinese Semiconductors in December
On Dec. 23 last year, less than a month before the handover of presidential power, the Biden administration’s U.S. Trade Representative (USTR), Katherine Tai, announced an investigation under Section 301 […]
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Business/FinancialMoog Expects Increase in Space and Defense Sales
New York-based Moog, Inc. [MOG.A] is predicting a rise in its space and defense business this year. Moog builds flight actuators, switches, and controls for a number of DoD platforms, […]
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ArmyArmy Seeks Industry’s Info On Payloads For Launched Effects
As the Army moves out on its pursuit of new Launched Effects capabilities, the service is seeking information from industry on potential payloads it could integrate on the future autonomous […]