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SpaceHegseth “Wartime Footing” Acquisition Model May Have Operational Risks
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has promoted a “wartime footing” for Pentagon acquisition, but the approach may come with operational risk. “I can go ramp up the acquisition system, work with […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force 15-Year Plan To Come Out By Early 2026, Saltzman Says
The U.S. Space Force is looking to publish its 15-year plan between now and early next year, according to Chief of Space Operations Gen. B. Chance Saltzman. “I want to […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Looks To Cancel Orca XLUUV And GARC USV Programs In Favor Of Others, Memo Says
The Navy’s draft plan for a new unmanned acquisition office calls for canceling and redirecting funding of both the Boeing [BA] Orca Extra Large Unmanned Undersea Vehicle (XLUUV) and BlackSea […]
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ArmyArmy Pursuing Counter sUAS Capability For MK19 Grenade Launchers
The Army is interested in adding capability to its MK19 grenade launcher that would allow it to counter small drones, with plans to initiate a solicitation effort next week. A […]
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Business/FinancialVoyager Technologies Acquires Estes Energetics, Strengthening Rocket Motor Capabilities
Voyager Technologies [VOYG] on Thursday said it has acquired Estes Energetics, a small company that makes solid rocket motors and related chemicals. Voyager said the deal gives it more “control […]
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Business/FinancialDoD Makes $30 Million Defense Production Act Award For Critical Minerals
ElementUS Minerals has received a $29.9 million award from the Defense Department to bolster the domestic supply chain for two critical minerals, gallium and scandium, by separating and purifying them […]