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Defense One Radio, Ep. 98: Arming Ukraine and ‘The Return of Conquest?’

Defense One's Marcus Weisgerber discusses the multi-national effort to arm Ukraine, and Tanisha Fazal shares her concerns about international norms, Putin's legacy, and a possible return to an age of conquest.

Exclusive Policy

Pentagon Reorganizes Industrial Policy Office to Shore Up Defense Firms, Supply Chain

The restructure gives two new deputies to the assistant secretary for industrial policy—and "dissolves" another.

Exclusive Policy

Biden’s No. 2 Defense Industry Policy Official Leaves Post

It’s unclear why Jesse Salazar has left, the latest in a string of recent Pentagon departures.

Business

Soldiers Will Have to Wait Until Next Year for New Rifle, Ammo

Sig Sauer’s decade-long contract to make the weapons leads off with a tiny order for quality testing.

Business

Inflation, Supply Problems Could Push F-35 Cost Higher Than Expected, Lockheed Says

Negotiations continue on three batches of jets—Lots 15 to 17—that were expected to be finalized last year.

Business

Pentagon, Industry Leaders Meet to Talk Replenishing Military Weapons Stockpiles

Top-level Pentagon meeting comes as the U.S. prepares to send more sophisticated and lethal weapons to Ukraine.

Business

Collins Aerospace Creates Group to Make Hypersonic Weapons, Next-Generation Aircraft

The Advanced Structures unit will specialize in using composite materials to make lighter, more versatile systems.

Business

Space Symposium 2022 Conference Wire: Sky Eyes

The intelligence community is relying on commercial satellite imagery to keep tabs on Russia, and more from Day 2.

Science & Tech

Surprise! The Navy Declared Its Newest Carrier Battle-Ready Last Year

USS Gerald R. Ford reached its initial operational capability in December, service leaders said Tuesday.

Business

Satellite Firms Are Helping Debunk Russian Claims, Intel Chief Says

Will the Pentagon protect those firms from enemy attack? It’s a “fairly sensitive conversation,” U.S. Space Command says.”

Business

L3Harris Stands Up Group to Speed Military Tech Development

It’s the latest reorganization by CEO Chris Kubasik to help to win Pentagon business.

Policy

Sea-Air-Space 2022 Conference Wire: How Big a Fleet?

Naval leaders were pressed on plans to shrink the fleet and lighten the Marine Corps.

Business

Former Pentagon No. 2 Named Head of Defense Industry Group

The appointment comes after the former CEO clashed with the trade association’s board.