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As Europe contemplates a military buildup, space companies beg NATO to change
Cumbersome acquisition practices will keep Europe from fully harnessing new offerings, execs said.
ULA’s Vulcan won’t launch any Space Force missions this year
The new heavy-lift rocket has yet to receive certification from the service.
One contractor is on the Space Force’s naughty list
The service has never confirmed putting companies on the blacklist until now.
DIU orders software to drive massive drone swarms
The software glue holding the Replicator effort together is beginning to harden.
Should the Navy lean on private repair shipyards to build subs faster?
Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Virginia, thinks so.
How the Air Force is revamping acquisition to prepare for a Pacific fight
Industry needs to focus on building “best of breed in missions systems,” officials say.
Air Force ordering more robot wingmen for its experimentation unit
Acquisition chief says he’s signed off on buying additional prototype drones for the service’s Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.
Air Force waits for tankers in wake of Boeing strike
Workers voted Monday night to resume work, but there’s no word yet on when KC-46 production might resume.
Defense officials to talk acquisition, business priorities Nov. 13
Discussion will focus on priorities across each military branch.
New solid-rocket maker aims to start production next year
Ursa Major says 3D printing will help deliver missile motors more quickly and cheaply than today’s players.
Six charged with conspiring to defraud agencies with IT-contracting schemes
Defense and intelligence agencies are among those allegedly defrauded, federal investigators said—adding that more charges may be in store.
Budget woes may slow Pentagon efforts to strengthen industry
The Defense Department released the first implementation plan for its defense-industry strategy.
Northrop expecting next B-21 production award by year's end
But the company is still losing $1.2B on the first five production lots.
Boeing will look to ‘do less and do better’: CEO
Defense and commercial aircraft will remain at the company’s core, but “some things on the fringe” might have to go.
Northrop aims to double GMLRS rocket-motor output
Multiyear effort will help Pentagon rebuild stockpiles.
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RTX will pay almost $1B for defrauding DOD, allegedly bribing Qatari official
That’s on top of the $200 million levied in August for illegal exports to China and elsewhere.
Bell presses on with FLRAA as Army cools on large programs
Service officials are banking on the future rotorcraft for a new air assault concept.
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Boeing to cut 10% of workers as defense unit loses $2B in 3 months
Performance on fixed-price programs is “simply not where it needs to be,” CEO tells employees.
Lockheed taps deputy F-35 chief to take over program
The change, effective Dec. 1, comes after a rocky year.
Can ULA clear the final hurdle on Vulcan?
The company is preparing to launch the heavy-lift rocket for the second time, on Friday.
