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Tax credit sought by defense industry stuck in Senate limbo
The defense industry has lobbied hard to fully restore a Trump-era R&D tax credit. The House has passed a compromise bill restoring it, but not the Senate.
US seeks to fund Israeli laser as Army considers Iron Beam’s potential
The U.S. Army is eyeing Iron Beam as a possible alternative laser to augment its own fire protection capability.
By Jen Judson
US State Dept. clears UK’s $1B purchase of Joint Air-to-Ground Missile
The UK is one step closer to adding Joint Air-to-Ground Missiles to its weapons inventory.
By Jen Judson
US State Department approves JASSM-ER missile sale to Japan
Japan plans to upgrade 68 of its Mitsubishi-built F-15J Eagle interceptors with new radars, mission computers and a standoff land-attack capability.
By Mike Yeo
Warren slams defense contractors over tax lobbying
Sen. Elizabeth Warren wants answers from defense contractors about their lobbying efforts to restore a tax credit that partially expired last year.
Menendez maintains hold on Turkey F-16 jets despite Sweden NATO deal
Sen. Bob Menendez tells Defense News he continues to block the F-16 sale to Turkey even after President Erdoğan said Ankara would ratify Sweden's NATO bid.
US State Dept. clears $15B sale of missile defense system for Poland
Amid Russia’s ongoing invasion of neighboring Ukraine, Poland is clambering to buy high-end defense capabilities.
By Jen Judson
Lawmakers demand Army justify pursuit of new attack recon helicopter
House lawmakers would curb the secretary's travel funding until the Army produces analysis of alternatives for its future attack reconnaissance aircraft.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed teams with New York chipmaker to onshore production
The Senate Majority Leader touted a partnership between Lockheed Martin and a chipmaker based in his state, hoping it will unlock funds from his Chips Act.
US Air Force wants to avoid F-35 mistakes on sixth-gen fighter
The Air Force plans to award a contract to a vendor to build its Next Generation Air Dominance fighter in 2024.
Scorsese, DiCaprio, De Niro unite in ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’
Legendary film director Martin Scorsese has picked up the mantle of this harrowing tale and turned it into what is expected to be an Oscar contender.
By Sarah Sicard