Defense Daily
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ArmyArmy Taps BAE To Develop Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon, Hypervelocity Projectiles
The Army has selected BAE Systems for its project to develop a new 155mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer-based air defense system, called the Multi-Domain Artillery Cannon (MDAC), capable of firing hypervelocity […]
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InternationalState Department Okays $3.6 Billion AMRAAM Sale To Japan, $79 Million Saudi Torpedo Deal
The State Department last Thursday said it has approved a possible $3.6 million foreign military sale (FMS) of Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles (AMRAAMs) and related equipment to Japan. The potential […]
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UncategorizedDefense Watch: V-BAT To Japan, Veggies, Booz Settles, UKR Aid
V-BAT for Japan. Japan’s Maritime Self-Defense Force has selected Shield AI’s V-BAT as its Group 3 unmanned aircraft system (UAS)program of record to provide intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities on […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologyKratos Nabs Potential $1 Billion Award To Support Hypersonic Test Bed Effort
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] has received a potential $1 billion contract under the first task area of a new phase in a Defense Department hypersonic test bed program, […]
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Navy/USMCNorthrop Grumman Conducts Rocket Motor Tests For Future Navy Hypersonic Missiles
Last month Northrop Grumman [NOC] said it performed a successful series of static fires tests for a rocket motor to support future Navy hypersonic missile capabilities. The company said it […]
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Unmanned SystemsDARPA Tests Refueling At Sea With NOMARS USV
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) recently completed the successful initial test of at-sea refueling for unmanned surface vessels (USVs) as part of its No Manning Required Ship (NOMARS) […]
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Friday, January 3, 2025
- DOGE Caucus’ Cornyn: DoD Should ‘Move Away’ From Reliance On Cost-Plus Contracts
- DoD’s Office Of Strategic Capital Issues New Investment Strategy With Focus On Credit To Key Tech Areas
- DHS Approves Start Of Construction For First Polar Security Cutter
- Coast Guard Has Yet To Finalize Costs For Commercial Icebreaker, GAO Says
- Air Force Over-the-Horizon Radars Facing Delays
- State Department Approves $5.9 Billion In Potential FMS Deals
- Blue Origin Receives FAA License for New Glenn
- Trump Taps Silicon Valley Veteran To Lead DoD’s R&E Office
- Senate Dems Add Slotkin to SASC, Ossoff And Gillibrand To Appropriations Committee
- RTX Nabs $946 Million Patriot Award For Romania
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CongressDOGE Caucus’ Cornyn: DoD Should ‘Move Away’ From Reliance On Cost-Plus Contracts
A member of the Senate caucus supporting the work of the newly-created Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has detailed how the new commission could tackle Pentagon reform efforts, to include […]
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InternationalRTX Nabs $946 Million Patriot Award For Romania
The Army awarded RTX [RTX] a $946 million modification on Dec. 23 to provide Patriot air and missile defense systems equipment to Romania. The Defense Department announced this covers unspecified […]
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PentagonDoD’s Office Of Strategic Capital Issues New Investment Strategy With Focus On Credit To Key Tech Areas
The Defense Department’s Office of Strategic Capital (OSC) on Thursday issued its investment strategy for fiscal year 2025, taking advantage of new authorities allowing it to provide loans and loan […]