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Space

Fiber Lasers Enhancing Weapon And Sensor Systems, Lockheed Martin Says

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Monday, December 6th, 2010

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By B.C. Kessner Guided munitions, aircraft survivability equipment, advanced sensors, and warfighter security were product areas Lockheed Martin [LMT] planned to enhance when it acquired Bothell, Wash.-based Aculite Corp. in 2008, and the new division's fiber lasers are already making an impact, according to a Lockheed Martin executive. "You're going to find these miniature fiber lasers in a lot of different products," John Wojnar, director of business development, Lockheed Martin Laser & Sensor Systems, told sister publication Defense Daily last…

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. […]

Congress

Senate Appropriators Concerned With DoD’s Reconciliation Plan For Top FY ‘27 Priorities, Aide Says

Senate defense appropriators have concerns with the Pentagon’s decision to include key fiscal year 2027 funding priorities, such as critical munitions and drones production, among its request for $350 billion […]