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ArmyBlueHalo Bidding for U.S. Army JCO Long Range Kinetic Interceptor Prototype
BlueHalo said on Oct. 9 that it has developed a Next-Generation Missile (NGM) for the U.S. Army Joint Counter-small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Office’s (JCO) Long Range Kinetic Interceptor prototype effort […]
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Navy/USMCDoD Report Details MQ-25 Costs-Schedule Delays Due To Manufacturing Issues
A newly released Defense Department report said the Boeing [BA] MQ-25A Stingray carrier-based unmanned tanker average unit procurement costs have increased due to delays in the engineering and manufacturing development […]
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ArmyIBCS Showcased In Simulated Defense Of National Capital Region
The Army’s Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) was used to successfully defend the Washington, D.C., region against simulated cruise missile and compromised aircraft in recent demonstrations, showcasing additional system capabilities […]
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Air ForceUSAF Air Education and Training Command Wants Sustainment Support for Air Combat Training System
The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command (AETC) at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas wants a small business to provide sustainment support for the Air Combat Training System […]
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PentagonDoD Awards X-Bow $64 Million To Strengthen Industrial Base For Large Solid Rocket Motors
The Defense Department has awarded X-Bow Systems a $64 million contract to position the startup as a second supplier of large-diameter solid rocket motors (SRMs) for two Army and Navy […]
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SpaceU.S. Space Force Wants Each of Three NSSL Contractors to Provide a Minimum of Eight Launches Per Year
The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command at Los Angeles AFB, Calif., confirmed on Oct. 4 that it wants an additional launch provider beyond SpaceX and United Launch Alliance (ULA), […]
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Unmanned SystemsKratos Acquires Aerial Target Company Sierra Technical Services
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] this week said it has acquired the aerial target drone company Sierrea Technical Services, Inc. (STS), which is developing a next-generation aerial target for […]
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Unmanned SystemsAnduril Introduces Munitions Variant Of Anvil Counter-Drone Platform
Anduril Industries on Thursday unveiled its latest product, Anvil-M, a munitions variant of its Anvil interceptor drone that destroys enemy unmanned aircraft systems by detonating near them. The Anvil-M can […]
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ArmyArmy Begins Accepting New ITEP Engine, On Track For Delivery To FARA Competitors In October
The Army has started accepting the new General Electric Aviation [GE]-built T901 helicopter engine, with the service on track to deliver the system to the companies building Future Attack Reconnaissance […]
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CongressWith McCarthy Out, Next Speaker To Have Large Role In Fate Of Future Ukraine Aid
The next speaker of the House, after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) was forced out on Tuesday, is set to have a significant role in the fate of future security assistance […]
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