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Air ForceNuclear Modernization and Space Resilience Top Challenges Lohmeier Says He Plans to Address
Nuclear modernization, including the Northrop Grumman [NOC] LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM, and space resilience are top Department of the Air Force challenges that Matthew Lohmeier, the nominee for undersecretary of […]
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ArmyArmy Cancels Procurement Of M10 Booker Combat Vehicle
The Army is canceling procurement of the General Dynamics Land Systems [GD]-built M10 Booker combat vehicle, a senior defense official confirmed to Defense Daily. The decision to move on from […]
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ArmyNew Memo Orders Army To Merge Futures Command And TRADOC, Pursue Acquisition Reforms
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s new memo directing sweeping changes within the Army calls for merging the service’s modernization-focused Futures Command with Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), prioritizing acquisition reforms and […]
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Homeland SecurityCoast Guard Approved For Full Production Of First Polar Security Cutter
Following a decision by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in late December allowing the Coast Guard to move forward with limited production of a new heavy polar icebreaker, the […]
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Business/FinancialLeonardo DRS Opens 2025 With Strong Results
Leonardo DRS [DRS] on Thursday posted strong first quarter results with earnings and sales higher across its operating segments. Net income increased 72 percent to $50 million, 19 cents earnings […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Awards Billions GD And HII Billions To Finish Last Two Block V Virginia-Class SSNs and Shipyard Support
The Navy on Wednesday awarded Virginia-class attack submarine (SSN) builders General Dynamics‘ Electric Boat [GD] and HII Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) [HII] at least $14 billion to build two SSNs […]
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Business/FinancialAeroVironment Completes BlueHalo Acquisition; Creates Two Operating Segments
AeroVironment [AVAV] on Thursday said it completed its $4.1 billion acquisition of BlueHalo, significantly diversifying and expanding its defense business with the addition of space, electronic warfare and cyber technologies […]
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Navy/USMCMarine Corps Outlines LSM Future: First Within Five Years, Sharing Second Test Ship With Australia, Hybrid Crewing T-EPFs
Navy and Marine Corps officials on Wednesday outlined the next steps in the Landing Ship Medium (LSM) program and bridging solutions until it is ready as they redirect away from […]
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BudgetHouse Transportation Panel Approves $22 Billion In New Coast Guard Funds
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday approved its portion of a Republican reconciliation bill that includes more than $22 billion in funding for the Coast Guard, most of […]
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Business/FinancialTrue Anomaly Raises $260 Million To Support Growth
Space technology startup True Anomaly raised $260 million in a funding round targeted at product and talent investment, increasing vertical integration, and facility expansion. The oversubscribed Series C round was […]
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