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US arms export approvals soared in 2022

One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.

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Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

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White House memo establishes labor advisers on federal contracts

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

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An F-35A Lightning II assigned to Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., prepares to be refueled by a KC-135 Stratotanker assigned to the 161st Air Refueling Wing during a local sortie, Sept. 16, 2022. (Staff Sgt. James A. Richardson Jr./Air Force)

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The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.

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Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

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The Pentagon’s law enforcement agency is keeping a watchful eye for signs of fraud and abuse in the many defense contracts being awarded.

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Air Force pilot who ejected from F-35B released from the hospital

The jet bounced upon impact, went nose down and spun around.

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House passes defense bill with more Taiwan, Ukraine security aid

The compromise bill provides additional security aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, even as it drops House provisions that would have restricted arms transfers.

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Abrupt change delivered via a spirit of solidarity and innovation can upend slow, bureaucratic processes.

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Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall speaks to attendees at the U.S. Space Force congressional birthday event in the Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, D.C., Dec 2, 2021. (Andy Morataya/Air Force)

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Without enough money to fund aircraft maintenance and aircrew flying hours, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said, readiness rates would decline.

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

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

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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.

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

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

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US Army weighs multiyear contracts for munitions to aid Ukraine

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Three charged for sending military data to China, contracting fraud

Information related to end-use items for aviation, submarine, radar, tank, mortars, missiles and infrared and thermal imaging targeting systems.

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House Navy backer loses seat in midterms as other Democrats outperform

Several vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.

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One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.

Lockheed Martin also previewed its plans for updating existing fighters with the hardware and software upgrades known as Technology Refresh 3.

The goal is for labor advisers to help agencies avoid employment violations.

Lockheed Martin officially objects to the U.S. Army's decision to choose Bell to build its Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft, to be fielded in the 2030s.

The Pentagon plans to spend about $100 billion in the next five years to modernize its tactical aviation fleets.

Congress passed $817 billion in Pentagon funding on top of more Ukraine aid. The bill includes directives on littoral combat ships and aircraft transfers.

The Pentagon’s law enforcement agency is keeping a watchful eye for signs of fraud and abuse in the many defense contracts being awarded.

The jet bounced upon impact, went nose down and spun around.

The compromise bill provides additional security aid to Ukraine and Taiwan, even as it drops House provisions that would have restricted arms transfers.

Abrupt change delivered via a spirit of solidarity and innovation can upend slow, bureaucratic processes.

The $858 billion bill allocates funds to help the Pentagon cope with inflation, procure additional weapons systems and bolster munitions production.

Without enough money to fund aircraft maintenance and aircrew flying hours, Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said, readiness rates would decline.

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

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

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

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.

If Congress approves, the Army could move forward with multiyear deals for munitions like Guided Multiple Launch Rocket Systems.

Information related to end-use items for aviation, submarine, radar, tank, mortars, missiles and infrared and thermal imaging targeting systems.

Several vulnerable Armed Services Democrats defied expectations and held onto their seats.