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Next-gen homeland defense interceptor plans are risky, watchdog says
In a report, the Government Accountability Office said there are technical, schedule and cost risks associated with the MDA's next-gen interceptor.
By Jen Judson
State Dept. OKs $4B sale of missile defense command system to Poland
The Northrop Grumman-developed IBCS system was cleared by the U.S. Army for full-rate production in the spring.
By Jen Judson
US Air Force eyes advance procurement to more quickly make E-7 planes
With the clock ticking on retiring the Air Force's aging E-3 Sentry fleet, every second counts on building the E-7s that will replace them.
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.
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
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.
Northrop’s ‘Integrated Viper’ counters radio frequency threat in test
IVEWS is a program of record electronic warfare suite for the service's F-16 fleet.
By Federal Times staff
Northrop, Lockheed, Raytheon team up on Navy’s E-XX ‘doomsday’ plane
The airplane would be built from a stretched version of the C-130J and allow the president to communicate with nuclear-armed submarines in case of war.
Raytheon jumps back into Army’s Precision Strike Missile competition
Raytheon is teaming up with Northrop Grumman as it reenters the competition to develop an extended range version of the Army's Precision Strike Missile.
By Jen Judson