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Fri, Aug 28, 9:32 PM ET
Boeing nabs $131B F-15 deal covering over a decade of work for US and international jets
The massive contract represents one of the largest fighter aircraft deals in history, securing Boeing’s F-15 production line for years.
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US submarine maintenance delays cost $3.4B, 15,000 operational days lost, GAO says
A GAO report finds chronic maintenance backlogs are costing billions and reducing submarine availability, with the problem expected to worsen.
Defense News · +2 outlets
Army taps 5 companies to build on-base nuclear microreactors in up to $2.2B program
The Janus program moves forward with prototype agreements to install small nuclear reactors at military installations.
Defense News · +3 outlets
Pentagon awards X-Bow Systems contract to develop cheaper anti-ballistic interceptors under $750K per shot
The Pentagon pushes to lower the cost of missile defense interceptors as part of a broader race for affordable countermeasures.
Defense News · +1 outlets
FBI disables China-linked hacking tools used against NASA, Federal Reserve, other US agencies
A Chinese hacking group targeted multiple US government networks including NASA and the Senate before the FBI disrupted its tools.
Defense One · +1 outlets
NSA wants access to 'all' AI models, deputy director says, as agency joins voluntary testing program
The spy agency is taking a central role in government AI model testing, signaling growing national security interest in commercial AI.
Defense One · +1 outlets
Air Force awards $766M for B-52 radar modernization contracts to Raytheon and Boeing
The B-52 bomber fleet receives a major radar upgrade, with separate contracts to RTX subsidiary Raytheon and Boeing.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Japan approves mass production of 3D-printed interceptor drones
Japan’s defense agency signs a mass production deal for additively manufactured drones designed to intercept threats.
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Pentagon NATO review preparing troop deployment options for Hegseth by November 6
A Pentagon review of US forces in Europe will present at least four sets of options to the defense secretary.
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US Army seeks up to 8,000 new short-range missiles per year
The Army outlines a major ramp-up in short-range missile procurement to address munitions stockpile needs.
Defense News · +1 outlets
Hegseth stands by LaNeve nomination for Army chief of staff amid reported lawmaker hesitation
The defense secretary backs the nomination despite concerns from lawmakers and the potential departure of the Army secretary.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Rolls-Royce, Safran compete for India next-generation fighter engine contract
India seeks access to advanced fighter jet engine technology available to only a handful of nations.
Defense News · +1 outlets
Italy requests 8 billion euro EU defense loan after earlier doubts, scaling back amount
Italy opts into the EU’s SAFE defense loan program but requests less than initially considered.
Defense News · +1 outlets
Spain signs off on $6.3B budget for joint MRTT tanker buy with Poland
Spain and Poland move forward on a joint purchase of multi-role tanker transport aircraft, with at least seven planned.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Russia running out of cash due to war in Ukraine, Bloomberg report says
Russian war spending pushed state finances to the brink of running out of cash this spring, according to the report.
Defense News · +1 outlets
Army long-range electronic warfare system to enter production in 2027 after shift in approach
The Army pivoted from a large bespoke EW system to a more adaptable design in response to changing battlefield demands.
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US military bought commercial satellite images of narco airstrips, Chinese fleet, GAO says
A GAO report finds the Space Force needs to improve how it integrates commercial satellite imagery intelligence.
Defense One · +1 outlets
Air Force seeks more portable command-and-control after Epic Fury exercises
The Air Force wants a single-person-carriable C2 case to enable more agile and mobile operations.
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