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Demand exploding for Tomahawk missiles as US backs latest foreign sale

Australia plans to buy the latest version of America’s long-range Tomahawk land attack missile.

7 days ago

The 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing configured six F-15E Strike Eagles to carry extra bombs to bare-base locations, taking off from an undisclosed location April 25, 2021. This new configuration is allowing the Air Force to increase combat capabilities by carrying more munitions than the Strike Eagle can use on one mission to a forward operating base. (U.S. Air Force)

Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys

Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.

By Joe Gould and Stephen Losey

10 days ago

Boeing says ground-based system keeps satellites free from jamming

The company is developing the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical Enterprise Services ground system, which can defend against electronic warfare threats.

By Courtney Albon

2 weeks 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.

4 months ago

Lawmakers seek emergency powers for Pentagon’s Ukraine war contracting

Proposal aims at ramp up the U.S. defense industrial base and helping European allies arm up.

By Joe Gould and Bryant Harris

5 months ago

Acquisition revamp needed to meet demand surges, defense industry says

A stable demand for weapons is necessary after months of viewing and supplying the war in Ukraine, defense industry leaders said during a panel.

By Zamone Perez

5 months ago