US Army Corps of Engineers failed to explain drop in environmental mitigation work: Watchdog
A chart published by GAO shows a sharp decline in the agency's decisions to make mitigation plans for wildlife and habitat protection from 2022 to 2025.
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Boeing locks in 7-year deal to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output
The agreement follows a framework deal that was announced in April. Production will span seven years and be completed at Boeing’s Huntsville facility.
Has the Pentagon given up on AI polygraph analysis of loyalty?
AI-aided scanning of speech patterns, vocal stress or facial expressions to read minds lacks scientific backing and will compound errors, critics argue.
Neros, Perennial Autonomy lead in Pentagon’s drone competition
Two companies scored highest during the second phase of a Pentagon competition to find companies that can produce high-quality, low-cost commercial drones.
Space Force picks two companies to build new ‘space-to-space’ satellites by 2028
The Pentagon announced Northrop Grumman and True Anomaly will build new ISR satellites in space, after admitting the U.S. already has weapons in orbit.
White House nominates next general to helm US Space Command
If confirmed, Lt. Gen. David N. Miller Jr. would take over command from Gen. Stephen Whiting after his upcoming retirement.
Why the Pentagon just dropped $450M on tungsten mining
The Pentagon recently announced a $450 million investment in The Elmet Group to strengthen the U.S. supply chain for the critical mineral tungsten.
Pentagon awards Raytheon up to $20.7 billion to nearly double AMRAAM production
The Defense Department has awarded Raytheon a multiyear contract worth up to $20.7 billion to build Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missiles, or AMRAAMs.
US appeals court upholds Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic
A federal appeals court upheld the Pentagon’s blacklisting of Anthropic from military contracts, handing a victory to President Trump and the Pentagon.
US Navy stands up hub to prepare unmanned systems for combat
U.S. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle announced a new autonomous development center to train sailors and test new technology.
Greenland welcomes US military pact but trust still shaky
Greenland’s government and residents expressed relief about a new military pact with the United States and Denmark.
US Army awards Lockheed Martin $1.2B PrSM contract
The U.S. Army awarded Lockheed Martin a PrSM contract worth up to $1.2 billion.
The Pentagon asked industry how fast it could make more weapons. The numbers remain private.
The Pentagon remains mum about defense contractors' plans to boost weapons production and delivery following a 21-day deadline for companies to send ideas.
Hegseth to chair Pentagon’s new Homeland Defense advisory board
The newly established Homeland Defense Board aims to fill a gap Pentagon leaders see in providing military guidance to homeland security missions.
Lockheed Martin gets first batch of Patriot interceptor parts from General Motors
In an "extraordinary" 22-day turnaround, Lockheed Martin received its first shipment of critical components from General Motors for Patriot interceptors.
Pentagon, Lockheed sign framework deal to boost AIM-260 production
The agreement was signed to expand production of the AIM-260 JATM, laying the groundwork for a future multiyear buy of the long-range air-to-air weapon.
US Air Force renews efforts to ensure units have accurate spouse contact information
The Air Force is distributing cards instructing commanders on how to collect and download spouses' contact information to ensure family readiness.
