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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin, Workers Building F-35, Begin Contract Negotiations
The union representing about 5,000 Lockheed Martin [LMT] employees that work on the F-35 fighter opened contract negotiations on Thursday with the company. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers […]
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Advanced / Transformational TechnologySpace Force May Need Uptick In Wallops Island Launches Due To Commercial Demand
While the Space Force has used NASA’s site at Wallops Island, Va., to launch niche missions, including small-satellite orbital and sounding rocket hypersonic suborbital launches, the service may need to […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Changes MUSV Plans Again, Cancelling MASC And Switches To Marketplace Family Of Systems Approach
The Navy’s Portfolio Acquisition Executive for Robotic and Autonomous Systems (PAE RAS) on Thursday announced it was cancelling the Modular Attack Surface Craft (MASC) medium-sized Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) program […]
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ArmyAM General Says JLTV A2 Fielding On Track For 2026, Program Is ‘Healthy’ Amid Army Pivot
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – AM General says the Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) A2 program remains on track for initial fielding this year, with a senior executive adding the production line is […]
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Nuclear ModernizationSTRATCOM: ‘High Confidence’ In Extending Ohio-Class Life; SLCM-N Can Match Russia, China
Adm. Richard Correll, commander of the U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), said Thursday the Navy has a plan to extend the lifespan of the Ohio-class nuclear-powered submarines to “bridge” the gap […]
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Business/FinancialShield AI Raises $2 Billion; Acquiring Software Simulation Company Aechelon To Strengthen AI Pilot
Shield AI on Thursday said it has raised $2 billion in new funding, including a $1.5 billion Series G round to buy defense software firm Aechelon and continue development of […]
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
- DoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
- Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
- Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
- Official: UAS Marketplace Likely Not Army’s ‘Primary’ Option For Buying Launched Effects
- Army’s SkyFoundry Plan To Build Own Cheap Drones Has ‘Evolved,’ Official Notes Commercial Involvement
- Lockheed Martin Reveals Rapid Fielding Center As Step Between Prototype And Full Production
- Space Systems Command Conducts VICTUS DIEM Tactically Responsive Space Exercise
- JIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
- AFRL’s Rapid Innovation Center Looks For Range Of Autonomous Point Defense Counters Against Group 1, 2 Drones
- PDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
- DoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
- Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
- Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
- Official: UAS Marketplace Likely Not Army’s ‘Primary’ Option For Buying Launched Effects
- Army’s SkyFoundry Plan To Build Own Cheap Drones Has ‘Evolved,’ Official Notes Commercial Involvement
- Lockheed Martin Reveals Rapid Fielding Center As Step Between Prototype And Full Production
- Space Systems Command Conducts VICTUS DIEM Tactically Responsive Space Exercise
- JIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
- AFRL’s Rapid Innovation Center Looks For Range Of Autonomous Point Defense Counters Against Group 1, 2 Drones
- PDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
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SpaceUpgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
Upgrades to the GPS ground system–the Architecture Evolution Plan (AEP)–is an option under consideration by the Defense Department’s space acquisition chief, as problems continue in fielding the GPS Next Generation […]
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CongressGraham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
Senate Budget Committee Chair Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Wednesday, with the White House’s backing, his panel will move “expeditiously” on crafting a second reconciliation bill, citing priorities for defense and […]