Lockheed Martin alleged in court filings that Howmet cut off the supply of titanium after the aerospace giant refused to agree to higher prices, threatening production of the F-35.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/lockheed-howmet-settle-lawsuit-over-f-35-titanium-exclusive/
“The United States has been aware of Russia’s pursuit of this sort of capability dating back years, but only recently have we been able to make a more precise assessment of their progress...
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/new-details-emerge-of-russias-potential-nuclear-space-weapon/
The new project, called Maru, “will provide the means to replace legacy applications and to integrate modernized exploitation capabilities for the IC, DoD and our international partners,”...
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/leidos-nabs-206m-bid-to-update-software-for-nga-analysts/
“We are on track from a programmatic standpoint — cost, schedule performance — but we’re always gonna be late to need,” said Col. Andrew Konicki, the program manager for Ground Base...
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/marines-eye-2025-fielding-of-3-new-mobile-air-defense-systems/
Thelmar Rosarda and Nathaniel Schochet of CNAS argue in this op-ed that the US should strengthen its partnerships with countries to combat China’s aggression in the South China Sea.
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/countering-chinas-red-dragon-over-the-south-china-sea/
The Next Generation Overhead Persistent Infrared constellation’s first satellite may see its launch pushed back by a year to 2026.
“What’s the future in your space?” Gregg Skinner, program manager for Navy and Marine Corps small tactical uncrewed aerial systems (UAS), asked a mixed audience of military and industry...
With only 20 bombers in the service’s fleet, that could translate to roughly $350 million in work per plane.
Still, Jeremiah Manele signaled he may take a more balanced approach to the East-West power struggle, recently saying it’s “important to treat every and all of our partners as equals.”
“When you see that visible signature, it’s a reminder to all hands that it’s all hands on deck time to get the amphibs ready,” said Gen. Eric Smith, the Marine Corps commandant.
Army acquisition head Doug Bush said he and Army Futures Command head Gen. James Rainey expect to have a plan rolled out sometime this summer.
Adm. Christopher Grady, vice chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, said the Joint Requirements Oversight Council is “well on pace” to putting more “teeth” into its processes for driving...
Retired Army officer John D. Rosenberger argues in this op-ed that the INDOPACOM chief should become the lead for the Pentagon’s CJADC2 efforts, with an eye towards what is needed to counte...
https://breakingdefense.com/2024/05/if-cjadc2-is-to-ever-happen-let-indopacom-take-the-lead/
Besides tracking adversary satellites, said Maj. Gen. Gregory Gagnon, deputy chief of space operations for intelligence, “sometimes I want to be looking at my own object to see if anything�...
The ship’s problems, and subsequent sidelining, are gaining more attention on Capitol Hill where multiple lawmakers grilled top Navy brass about the vessel this week.