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L3Harris (Robert “Trip” Raymond) discusses Viper Shield at AFA Air Space Cyber

Robert “Trip” Raymond, a retired U.S. Air Force F-16 pilot who heads Air Force electronic warfare (EW) programs for L3Harris Technologies, discusses international and U.S. Air Force sales prospects for L3Harris’ Viper Shield EW system for the F-16. L3Harris said that it has more than 200 booked sales thus far for Viper Shield.  *Sponsored by L3Harris



Congress Updates

SASC Cites Concern With Army’s sUAS Approach, Seeks Info On Plans To Scale Fielding

Senate defense authorizers are seeking more info from the Army on its plans for scaling and deploying small drone capabilities citing concern with the service’s current “fragmented and insufficient” approach. […]


SASC Bill Would Raise Amphib Requirement To 33 Ships

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) fiscal year 2027 defense policy bill adds new provisions that would raise the Navy and Marine Corps’ minimum requirement for amphibious warships and extend […]


Army Plans To Initiate ISV-Heavy Competition Later This Year, Official Says

The Army is planning to initiate its competition to build the Infantry Squad Vehicle (ISV)-Heavy in the fourth quarter of this year, a senior acquisition official has said.  Jesse Tolleson, […]


Senate Authorization Bill Restricts Building Navy Warships Overseas With Limited Exception For Auxiliaries

The Senate Armed Services Committee’s (SASC) version of the FY 2027 defense policy bill looks to cut the ability for the Trump administration to buy foreign-made warships, but still allow […]