Contracting and Procurement

US Army makes largest helicopter award in 40 years

The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.

25 hours ago

Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks

Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.

31 hours ago

Regulations

Fake parts: A Pentagon supply chain problem hiding in plain sight

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

A failed Iranian rocket launch at the Imam Khomeini Space Center in northern Iran

Maxar wins NOAA nod to track satellites, space junk as launches surge

There are more than 4,800 active satellites on orbit today, and Euroconsult estimates that 17,000 more will be launched in the next decade.

36 hours ago

Demand for Ukraine oversight ‘part of Russian propaganda,’ Smith says

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."

2 days ago

US will not allow China to ‘reshape its region,’ world order: Austin

Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.

2 days ago

Northrop used digital testing to ‘burn down risk’ in developing B-21

Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.

2 days ago

Lockheed gets HIMARS contract to replenish stock sent to Ukraine

Lockheed Martin is getting nearly $500 million from the U.S. Army to rapidly build more missiles launchers to replace those sent to Ukraine.

4 days ago

Space Force must adapt to strengthen commercial ties, Raymond says

Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.

5 days ago

LMI acquires Synaptech to enter fast-growing space business

By moving into the sector, LMI said it's seeking to provide input and technologies to all domains of the armed forces.

5 days ago

Japan seeks to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP

Meanwhile, Boeing announced Japan has awarded it a contract for two further KC-46A tankers, bringing its fleet to six.

5 days ago

Raytheon wins $1.2 billion surface-to-air missile order for Ukraine

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon what could be worth up to $1.2 billion to deliver six more surface to air missile systems for Ukraine.

5 days ago

Senate confirms first inspector general for Pentagon in 7 years

A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.

6 days ago

Palantir, Lockheed Martin team up to modernize naval combat systems

Palantir's software deployment system could help Lockheed push more timely updates to its Aegis Combat System through a new collaboration.

6 days ago

World View, Sierra Nevada uncrewed balloons to allow stratospheric ISR

Balloon-based systems can remain in the air at high altitudes for long periods of time while conducting surveillance operations.

6 days ago

US approved sale of anti-drone systems to Qatar during World Cup match

Qatar, along with other Gulf Arab states, faces threats from Iranian-backed proxies in the region.

6 days ago

Prevent the mistakes of history by passing the fiscal 2023 NDAA

We must exercise leadership to avoid mistakes of the past — and prevent a larger war in the future.

7 days ago

FAR too complicated? Procurement rules hurt contracting, report says

As the rules governing federal contracting have gotten more complicated, the workforce is tasked with keeping up.

8 days ago

Rafael’s ‘Drone Dome’ anti-UAS system advances in Pentagon competition

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

8 days ago

US to send anti-drone machine guns, air defense ammunition to Ukraine

The Pentagon is seeking to give Ukraine what it needs to defend against Russian drones targeting the embattled country's energy infrastructure.

13 days ago

Contracting

Everything you need to score the winning bid on the next big agency contract.

The Army has selected who will build its Future Long Range Assault Aircraft to replace the iconic Black Hawk helicopter.

Senate-passed version of 2023 National Defense Authorization Act aims to buy massive amounts of high-priority munitions using multiyear contracts.

The Defense Department is developing new tests to find counterfeit parts, putting a renewed emphasis on reporting when problematic components are found.

There are more than 4,800 active satellites on orbit today, and Euroconsult estimates that 17,000 more will be launched in the next decade.

Houses Armed Services Committee says Ukraine is "spending the money really well; that’s why they’re winning."

Some Republican House members have pressed for a final plan to be postponed until early next year, when they will have control of the chamber.

Northrop Grumman aircraft's use of data-sharing technologies as part of the Joint All-Domain Command and Control, or JADC2, effort.

Lockheed Martin is getting nearly $500 million from the U.S. Army to rapidly build more missiles launchers to replace those sent to Ukraine.

Former Chief of Space Operations Jay Raymond, in his first public appearance since retiring, emphasized the importance of commercial partnerships.

By moving into the sector, LMI said it's seeking to provide input and technologies to all domains of the armed forces.

Meanwhile, Boeing announced Japan has awarded it a contract for two further KC-46A tankers, bringing its fleet to six.

The U.S. Army has awarded Raytheon what could be worth up to $1.2 billion to deliver six more surface to air missile systems for Ukraine.

A growing chorus of Republicans have criticized U.S. military assistance for Ukraine, and many are calling for more oversight.

Palantir's software deployment system could help Lockheed push more timely updates to its Aegis Combat System through a new collaboration.

Balloon-based systems can remain in the air at high altitudes for long periods of time while conducting surveillance operations.

Qatar, along with other Gulf Arab states, faces threats from Iranian-backed proxies in the region.

We must exercise leadership to avoid mistakes of the past — and prevent a larger war in the future.

As the rules governing federal contracting have gotten more complicated, the workforce is tasked with keeping up.

The system demonstrated detection, identification and soft-kill capabilities against drone targets and is now eligible to compete for federal contracts.

The Pentagon is seeking to give Ukraine what it needs to defend against Russian drones targeting the embattled country's energy infrastructure.