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Missile defense interceptor competition enters critical design phase
The Missile Defense Agency's homeland defense interceptor competition enters critical design review stage, putting it on a path for fielding by FY27.
By Jen Judson
Rules still punish military widows for remarrying by slashing benefits
Starting a new relationship after the death of a service member can cost grieving spouses tens of thousands of dollars in support stipends.
Lockheed eyes performance-based logistics deal for F-35 by end of 2023
The head of the F-35 program also said the military has recently made progress in getting access to more of the fighter's data from Lockheed Martin.
Pentagon small business chief presses to revive innovation fund
The number of small business participating in the American defense-industrial base declined by more than 40% in the past decade.
By Joe Gould
Bill seeks to build on skills-based hiring in federal sector
The measure builds on guidance from the Trump administration, which urged agencies to meet employment needs through non-traditional methods.
House probes OPM over spending on federal health benefits program
A lack of consistent and enforced checks on eligibility have left the program vulnerable, GAO said.
US to send anti-drone machine guns, air defense ammunition to Ukraine
The Pentagon is seeking to give Ukraine what it needs to defend against Russian drones targeting the embattled country's energy infrastructure.
Pentagon’s Project Maven transition stymied by Congress, official says
Project Maven is being divvied up amid a concerted Pentagon push to study, test and more effectively apply artificial intelligence.
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.
New Ukraine aid will buy 18 HIMARS and weapons to ‘disrupt’ drones
The Pentagon announced Wednesday it will contract with industry for $1.1 billion in military aid to Ukraine.
By Joe Gould
Biden customer service order aims to streamline public service loan forgiveness
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which forgives student loans after prolonged work in the public sector, could become easier to navigate.
By Jessie Bur