Monday, August 10, 2026
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The Army announced a new initiative this morning intended to speed up the time it takes smaller defense contractors to test weapon systems by opening up four domestic U.S. military ranges and one abroad to industry for testing platforms such as drones, counter-drone systems, low-cost interceptors and long-range fires.
The Pentagon's recent decision to move decades of independent weapons testing reports behind a restricted government portal is part of a broader trend that could eventually reduce the amount of information the Government Accountability Office is able to publicly report about major weapons programs, according to a GAO official.
All Family of Medium Tactical Vehicle A2 variants built in the last three years suffer from a hardware issue that causes excessive combustion within the engine, according to the Army.
The National Defense Industrial Association is weighing the potential benefits of the Pentagon's July decision to pause implementation of phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program with the costs to small businesses and the capacity of assessors available to conduct third-party assessments.
The Ubiited States and Israel claim they conducted a "successful" test of the jointly developed Arrow upper-tier missile defense system, capping a year where the program aimed to wrap Block 5.1 development, advance Block 6.0 to critical design review and initiate engineering and manufacturing development for Arrow 4 production.
Artificial intelligence-powered manufacturing startup Hadrian is receiving $1.37 billion in new equity investment to expand its manufacturing footprint, research and development work and additional production capabilities, the company announced today.
The Navy is replacing the head of its robotic and autonomous systems program office less than eight months after the position was established under a department-wide acquisition system restructuring, acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao announced Wednesday.
The U.S. defense industrial base is not prepared to execute the historic production ramp now facing the sector, according to a survey of more than 160 original equipment manufacturers, Tier 1 suppliers and sub-tier suppliers conducted by management consulting firm Oliver Wyman.
The National Defense Industrial Association is weighing the potential benefits of the Pentagon's July decision to pause implementation of phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program with the costs to small businesses and the capacity of assessors available to conduct third-party assessments.
The first Trump-class battleship is likely to cost $23.4 billion, according to a new Congressional Budget Office estimate, which anticipates a fleet of 15 of the nuclear-powered vessels would cost approximately $275 billion in present-day dollars over the next three decades.
The National Defense Industrial Association is weighing the potential benefits of the Pentagon's July decision to pause implementation of phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program with the costs to small businesses and the capacity of assessors available to conduct third-party assessments.
The Navy has tapped new officials to lead Naval Sea Systems Command and the portfolio acquisition executive office for industrial operations, with Vice Adm. James Downey stepping down from his dual-hatted role filling both positions.
The Government Accountability Office has found the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE) overstated or could not substantiate billions of dollars in claimed savings from Pentagon contracts, including a Defense Health Agency information technology contract that generated zero savings despite senior officials touting $1.7 billion in reductions.
The Army announced a new initiative this morning intended to speed up the time it takes smaller defense contractors to test weapon systems by opening up four domestic U.S. military ranges and one abroad to industry for testing platforms such as drones, counter-drone systems, low-cost interceptors and long-range fires.
