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Air Force

F-35 Nearing Production Increase, Pentagon Acquisition Chief Says

Defense Daily Staff

Friday, November 8th, 2013

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The F-35 Joint Strike Fighter remains the Pentagon’s highest acquisition priority and officials are poised to increase the production rate as progress is made to overcome cost and technical challenges, the building’s top weapons buyer said yesterday. The F-35 could be ready for a production increase. Photo by Lockheed Martin. Undersecretary Frank Kendall said, however, the size of the production increase has not been determined because of ongoing budget uncertainty, and it will be tied to progress in software development,…

Army

Hegseth Says DoD Open To Reviewing Army’s Planned Cuts To Legacy Helicopter Procurement

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has told lawmakers the Pentagon is open to reviewing the Army’s planned procurement cuts to its legacy manned aviation fleet. Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-Conn.), ranking member […]

Congress

Appropriators Press For Details On Iran War Costs; DoD’s $29B Estimate Doesn’t Include Base Damage

The Pentagon estimates the U.S.’ ongoing conflict with Iran has now cost at least $29 billion, while a lead official noted the updated figure does not factor in damage to […]

Congress

Appropriators Offer Skepticism On $350B Defense Reconciliation Plan, ‘Big Risk’ For Key Initiatives

Senate and House Appropriators told Pentagon leadership on Tuesday they’re skeptical of the department’s plan to fund $350 billion of the fiscal year 2027 defense budget through the reconciliation process, […]

Congress

All Future Systems Should Have Autonomy Features, Reed Says

Last week, Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) visited North Kingstown, R.I.-based Senesco, which is teaming with autonomous systems company Havoc to bid on the U.S. Navy’s Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program. […]