All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contendThe bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher5 hours ago
Pentagon awards $5 billion contract to speed up ship manufacturingThe Navy continues to be under immense pressure to hasten the process of shipbuilding and modernize methods of repair and manufacturing.By Zita Ballinger Fletcher2 days ago
OpinionThe defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaulThe acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.By Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith3 weeks ago
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems. By Leo Shane III3 weeks ago
Navy relieves admiral in charge of unmanned systems officeRear Adm. Kevin Smith was relieved of his duties “due to a loss of confidence” based on a complaint substantiated by a Naval IG investigation.By Riley Ceder5 weeks ago
Allvin: Air Force owns more tech on F-47, dodging F-35 mistakeAir Force officials regret not getting data rights to the F-35, which has slowed repairs, and promised not to make the same mistake on the F-47.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago