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Biden seeks legislation to invest in Australia, UK defense industries

The Biden administration is asking Congress to make Australia and the U.K. eligible for U.S. Defense Production Act grants and loans as part of AUKUS.

By Bryant Harris

9 days ago

US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

By Stephen Losey

2 months ago

Pentagon seeks additive manufacturing to spur hypersonic development

The Growing Additive Manufacturing Maturity for Airbreathing Hypersonics, or GAMMA-H, initiative targets materials and processes.

By Courtney Albon

7 months ago

US Senate defense bill would prep for high-tech fights

Cyber, hypersonic weapons and AI are among the technologies emphasized in the Senate's version of the annual defense policy bill.

5 years ago

Defense industry needs 5 percent annual budget growth to stay healthy, says new AIA report

The American defense-industrial base needs the Pentagon budget to grow at least 5 percent per year to remain healthy and stable, the industry’s leading trade group says.

5 years ago

DoD acquisition head: It’s time to halt some legacy programs

Ellen Lord, the undersecretary of defense for acquisition, technology and logistics, said the building is having “very difficult discussions” with the Hill about pivoting away from some programs in order to redirect funding to more vital systems.

By Aaron Mehta

6 years ago

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