House lawmakers rejected efforts to examine options for reducing DoD civilian workforce and pushed back against an anti-union measure.
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Acquisition & ShipbuildingOracle signs 10-year software contract with Pentagon worth up to $7 billion
Oracle will supply on-premises software to the U.S. Department of Defense.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingFrance wildfires force evacuation of over 20,000 people from tourist town
About 800 firefighters and hundreds of gendarmes and soldiers deployed to battle the flames west of Bordeaux.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingState Department: Turkey ‘Has Not Yet Met Conditions’ for Rejoining F-35 Program
The State Department wrote a letter to Congress on Wednesday that said Turkey has not met the legal “conditions” for rejoining the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program. The post State Department: Turkey …
Acquisition & Shipbuilding‘Incredible work’: Ukrainian F-16 downs Russian fighter jet for first time
The kill, confirmed by the top U.S. general, is the latest sign of Kyiv's growing air power — pulled off by one of the oldest fighters in the sky.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingHouse defense bill seeks Pentagon report on malign Chinese influence in South Korea - Washington Times
House defense bill seeks Pentagon report on malign Chinese influence in South Korea Washington Times
Acquisition & ShipbuildingPentagon willing to work with industry over critical mineral EO concerns
A new executive order essentially gives companies until the start of 2027 to alter their supply of critical materials and minerals. Industry is worried that could be a difficult lift.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingThe new Halo remake is a reminder of what Xbox used to be
It's impossible to talk about a new Xbox game without also talking about the state of Xbox. Microsoft's gaming division is in freefall: Recent headlines are dominated by extensive layoffs, decimated s…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingKuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack
Kuwait's Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties
Acquisition & ShipbuildingFCC Extends Drone Supply Chain Exemptions, Citing $4B US Economic Impact
The agency extended supply chain exemptions surrounding certain foreign-produced drones, as China has impeded on the industry.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingEU naval mission will now intercept Russian shadow tankers in the Indian Ocean
The EU has authorized its naval mission in the Indian Ocean to stop and board Russian shadow fleet tankers suspected of operating under false flags.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingAustralia whips together a hybrid air defense weapon
Australia successfully tested a “Frankenstein” medium-range air defense system last month harnessing existing and new capabilities in a novel way.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingClaro to invest $35 million to connect southern PR to AMX-1 submarine cable system - San Juan Daily Star
Claro to invest $35 million to connect southern PR to AMX-1 submarine cable system San Juan Daily Star
Acquisition & ShipbuildingSpace Force doesn’t know how many personnel it needs, watchdog finds
GAO found that the service hasn't established a process to accurately determine its personnel needs and doesn't have a workforce plan to guide future growth.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingIranian missiles show deadly precision amid US-Iran war escalation
Killing of three US soldiers at Jordan base shows Iran maintains the ability to exact deadly toll in grinding conflict.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingHazing could soon become a specific charge under military law
Congress is debating a rule in next year's defense bill that would direct the Pentagon to consider making hazing a specific charge in the Uniform Code of Military Justice. The post Hazing could soon b…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingPentagon to roll out new test to assess troops’ cognitive performance
The Pentagon will transition from ANAM to an "improved capability" to further protect service members' brain health and test for TBIs.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingU.S. Army Deploys Hypersonic Missiles in Range of China During Exercise
The U.S. Army deployed its Dark Eagle hypersonic missiles for a multinational warfighting exercise last month in the Western Pacific, according to recently released photos. Troops operating the long-r…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingNext Space Force chief throws cold water on the idea of space privateers
It turns out some of Benjamin Franklin's opinions from 240 years ago are still relevant today.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingRepublican Senators Introduce Bill to Create Service Secretary for the Coast Guard
A trio of Republican senators have introduced a bill to create Secretary of the Coast Guard and Undersecretary positions as the civilian head of the 43,000-member service, USNI News has learned. Accor…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingBoeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat makes Farnborough Airshow debut
Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat recently became the first collaborative combat aircraft to participate in a multinational, joint operational exercise.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingAt Farnborough, US lawmakers tap the brakes on reconciliation
What’s the status of the Pentagon’s reconciliation spending request in Congress? Some lawmakers shared their perspective this week while visiting a high-profile airshow in the UK.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingCollaborative Combat Aircraft need to be more than a flying weapons magazine
[Sponsored] Capabilities, cost and autonomy are top of mind concerns for developing effective unmanned aircraft.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingHouthis deploy missiles and drones to attack ships in southern Red Sea, naval group says
Attacks on ships transiting the Bab el-Mandeb threaten to cut off millions of barrels per day of Saudi crude oil exports.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingToo many trucks, too many zeros: Army audit drive exposes flaws as Pentagon nears 2028 goal
The new systems at the Pentagon have uncovered a trail of mistakes as the Defense Department pursues its first clean audit.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingIran war’s $37bn price tag: Why does the Pentagon want $67bn more?
The US must rapidly replenish its stockpiles of weapons as the war on Iran rages on.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingFiring of Ukraine’s Top General Signals the End of an Era
Gen. Oleksandr Syrskyi, who commanded crucial battles, oversaw an expansion of drone warfare against Russia, but many Ukrainians want even more.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingBAE unveils Brontanax, a UK-designed CCA drone
The Brontanax drone, roughly the size of a BAE Hawk trainer jet, was unveiled by newly installed Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingA bipartisan effort to micromanage defense contractors
Restricting the defense industry's stock buybacks would chill investment.
Acquisition & Shipbuilding[Exclusive] Seoul's lacking high-altitude missile defense a hurdle in OPCON transfer - The Korea Herald
[Exclusive] Seoul's lacking high-altitude missile defense a hurdle in OPCON transfer The Korea Herald
Acquisition & Shipbuilding'Trump Derangement Syndrome': Pete Hegseth Clashes with Sen. Peters During Hearing Over Military Budget
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth got into a shouting match with Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI) during a Tuesday hearing on the Pentagon's budget for the Iran war, with the Pentagon chief accusing him and his fe…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingPentagon identifies third American soldier killed in Iranian attack in Jordan
Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad, 28, is believed to be the third active-duty soldier killed in action in an Iranian attack in Jordan, the DoD said.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingCost of Iran war rises to $37.5 billion, Pentagon requests $67.1 billion more
The Iran war has cost the DoD $37.5 billion to date, Hegseth told senators Tuesday, as he requested $67.1 billion more in emergency funding.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingSpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit (video) - Space
SpaceX launches satellite repair drone with 10-foot robotic arms to Earth orbit (video) Space
Acquisition & ShipbuildingDrone shows scorched landscape after Spain wildfire
A drone has revealed what remains of this forest after a wildfire burned through over 30,000 hectares of it.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingUSS Charlotte crew that reportedly sank Iranian frigate awarded Navy Unit Commendation
The crew of the Los Angeles-class submarine USS Charlotte, which reportedly participated in Operation Epic Fury, received the Navy Unit Commendation award.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingHegseth Says Not Giving DOD $1.5 Trillion in Funding 'Greatest Threat' US Faces
The defense secretary made the remarks during a Senate pitch to add roughly $88 billion in Iran War-related spending.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingProject Convergence to stress-test next-gen comms gear in sweltering Mojave Desert
The 4th Infantry Division’s NGC2 prototype will undergo its final test ahead of additional acquisition decisions the Army will make regarding the overall NGC2 ecosystem.
Acquisition & ShipbuildingIran War Causes Massive Disruptions in Jordan, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia
Iran’s attacks on neighboring countries are causing massive disruptions of commerce and travel in Jordan, Kuwait, and Saudi Arabia, from reduced oil exports to canceled airline flights, even though mo…
Acquisition & ShipbuildingSteep rise in civilian casualties in Russia-Ukraine war, UN says
Increasing use of long-range missiles and drones against targets far from the front line is worsening the civilian toll.