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During its earnings call for the fourth quarter of 2023, Lockheed Martin detailed its 2023 financial results and its plans for deliveries of its F-35 fighter aircraft in 2024. The …
Lockheed Martin Details 2024 F-35 Delivery Plans Read More
by David Hutchins and Shaun McDougall The Biden administration unveiled its inaugural National Defense Industrial Base Strategy earlier this month, outlining the military’s plans to bolster the domestic supply base …
Briefer: National Defense Industrial Strategy Read More
Northrop Grumman received a low-rate initial production (LRIP) contract from the Air Force to build the B-21 Raider according to Defense Undersecretary for Acquisition and Sustainment William LaPlante. During a …
Air Force B-21 Stealth Bomber Approved for Low-Rate Production Read More
The U.S. Department of Defense’s official nomenclature equipment identification system is formally known as the Joint Electronics Type Designation System (JETDS), although it is more commonly called the “AN” designation …
U.S. Military AN Nomenclature Made Easy Read More
BY AUDREY DECKER, Staff Writer Defense One The B-21 Raider flew a test sortie from Edwards Air Force Base on Wednesday, marking another milestone in the development of the Pentagon’s …
Air Force Confirms B-21 Flight Testing Underway at Edwards AFB Read More
Congress has passed the third continuing resolution of the 2024 fiscal year, which will keep the government operating at FY23 levels until lawmakers are able to finalize a complete budget …
Congress Extends Pentagon Budget Deadline to March 8 Read More
2023 marked a significant year in the development and application of unmanned underwater vehicles (UUVs). The defense sector saw several milestones in technological achievements and the historic use of UUVs …
UUVs: Three areas to watch in 2024 Read More
Budget delays persist in Washington, and lawmakers are now working on a third stopgap spending measure to prevent a partial government shutdown Friday. A new continuing resolution was unveiled Sunday …
U.S. Defense Spending Bill Faces Additional Delays Read More
Airbus Helicopters has agreed to acquire Aerovel and its signature Flexrotor system to bolster its unmanned aerial capabilities. This strategic move bolsters Airbus’ presence in the tactical UAS market, offering …
Airbus Helicopters Adds Aerovel to Unmanned Aerial System Portfolio Read More
The Canadian government has chosen General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada as the preferred bidder for the Logistics Vehicle Modernization (LVM) program, a major initiative to upgrade the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) …
Canada Selects Winner for Logistics Vehicle Modernization Project Read More