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US seeks to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine, Israel
Secretary Austin outlined U.S. production constraints and made the case to Congress for more funds to ramp up munitions production for Ukraine and Israel.
Adaptive engine work feeds sixth-gen fighter design, says US Air Force
The Air Force is adapting AETP features into the future Next Generation Air Dominance platform’s engines.
Senate to extend Buy American laws for Navy ships
The Senate unanimously passed legislation that will eventually require components for all Navy ships to be made in the United States.
Army plans ‘dramatic’ ammo production boost as Ukraine drains stocks
But its plan for a ramp up in production hinges on Congress.
By Joe Gould
Congress poised to back multiyear weapons purchases, LaPlante says
Congress is expected to expand U.S. weapons production to levels unseen since the Cold War.
By Joe Gould
Labor shortage still pinching aerospace and defense sector
A new study found 70% of companies in the aerospace and defense sector saw increased turnover in the last 12 months.
Integration of future assault aircraft changes game for Army Aviation
The Army Aviation industry is employing manufacturing techniques that shorten lead times and cut costs.
By Gen. Gus Perna (ret.)
US sees chance to gain arms market share from sanctioned Russia
A White House official said Tuesday that Russia’s sanctions-struck defense industry is opening an “opportunity” for U.S. and western defense firms to take
By Joe Gould
As semiconductor shortages linger, one defense firm gets creative
Defense execs call the computer chip shortage an "acute pain point" and "day-to-day" challenge.
By Joe Gould
‘Extraordinary circumstances’: DoD eyes inflation relief for vendors
A new Pentagon memo is opening the door to inflation relief for defense contractors working under fixed-price contracts.
By Joe Gould