Don’t Panic: Gen. Murray On Bradley Replacement Competition
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Get a grip, the Army Futures Command chief said: It’s way too early to start second-guessing the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program.
Bradley Replacement: Army Risks Third Failure In A Row
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With the surprise disqualification of the Raytheon-Rheinmetall Lynx, the Army has effectively left itself with one competitor for the Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle, General Dynamics — unless the Pentagon or Congress intervene.
Make Northrop Work With Us On GBSD: Boeing To Hill, Air Force
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“We think clearly it’s time for the Air Force and other governmental entities to engage and direct the right solution. Northrop has chosen not to do that,” Frank McCall, Boeing’s director of strategic deterrence systems, said.
Textron Preps For Mass Production Of New Army Rifle
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Textron is not just betting it will win the Next Generation Squad Weapons contract: It’s betting the Army will want to start buying in bulk ASAP. That’s not a bad bet.
Weld Problems Spread To Second Navy Sub Program
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The company that has experienced slip-ups in delivering missile tubes to the Navy might leave the business, leaving only a single company who can do the work.
How Much Sealift Does US Have For Crisis? It’s Not Sure
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A new study points out that the Navy should do better at tracking how many ships it can call on in a pinch.
China’s Defense Industry Barges Into Global Spotlight
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Beijing now boasts six of world’s top 15 defense firms according to a new report, edging out a slew of traditional defense powerhouses.
Army Fields Anti-Jam GPS In Germany This Fall
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The first iteration of the new Assured Precision Navigation & Timing (APNT) kit will go to the 2nd Cavalry Regiment in Germany for evaluation.
Navy Kicks Off New LCS Deployments; Training Questions Remain
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WASHINGTON: After years of delays, budget fights, and searing debates over the role that the ship will play, three Littoral Combat Ships will head out on their first deployments this year. “We’re deploying LCS this year. It’s happening. Two ships are going on the West Coast, one ship is going on the East Coast,” said… Keep reading →