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Navy/USMCLaser and Non-Kinetic Advances Sought by 5th Fleet
In the U.S. effort to protect allied commercial and military ships from Houthi attacks in the Red Sea region, the Navy 5th Fleet is seeking advances in laser technology and […]
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SpaceCalvelli Wants to Remedy ‘Lack of Engagement’ With Subcontractors on Space Programs
The U.S. Space Force’s acquisition arm is to gain a ground-level view of programs from subcontractors and suppliers, Frank Calvelli, assistant secretary of the Air Force for space acquisition and […]
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Business/FinancialAnduril Raises $1.5 Billion For Gigafactory To ‘Hyperscale’ Defense Manufacturing
Preparing the road ahead to be able to produce massive quantities of autonomous systems and weapons by leveraging a new software-defined manufacturing platform that relies heavily on commercial suppliers, Anduril […]
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ArmyGainey: Sustainment Biggest Challenge In CENTCOM Stryker-Mounted Laser Prototypes
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – The commander of Army Space and Missile Defense Command said sustainment is the biggest challenge as the Army tests four prototype Stryker-mounted 50-kilowatt laser systems in the […]
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Air ForceCSIS Study Backs Steeper CCA Ramp Than USAF Plans
A new Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) analysis argues that the U.S. Air Force must focus on fielding autonomous or semi-autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) in greater numbers […]
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Air ForceUSAF Seeking Communications/Weapons Upgrades for B-1B
DAYTON, Ohio–The U.S. Air Force has said that it plans to retire its fleet of 44 Boeing [BA] B-1B Lancer bombers by 2031, yet the service is also upgrading the […]
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Business/FinancialElectric Motor Startup H3X Raises $20 Million With Additional Funding From Lockheed Martin
H3X, an electric propulsion technology startup developing high-power density motors for a range of applications, on Tuesday said it has raised $20 million in an early-stage round, including a follow-up […]
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Homeland SecurityCBP Interested In On-The-Move Facial Comparison Tech At Border Entry Points
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is conducting market research on facial comparison technology to identify travelers as they enter pedestrian checkpoints in high throughput border environments. The Aug. 5 Request […]
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Missile DefenseBoeing Set To Break Annual PAC-3 Seeker Production Record
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. – Boeing [BA] on Tuesday said it is on track this year to break its annual record for production on the seeker of the Lockheed Martin [LMT] Patriot […]
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Navy/USMCNavy Awards Electric Boat $1.3 Billion To Work On Virginia-Class Sub Material
The Navy on Monday awarded General Dynamics’ Electric Boat [GD] a $1.3 billion undefinitized contract modification for economic ordering quantity material in support of planned Block IV Virginia-class attack submarines […]
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