F-35 engine upgrade clears risk reduction review
The F-35 engine upgrade has passed a key risk reduction design review, positioning the program for subsequent testing and production, according to Pratt & Whitney.
25 years since 9/11 marked with tributes and reflection
Commemorations for the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks were held in New York, at the Pentagon, and in Pennsylvania, honoring nearly 3,000 victims.
Pentagon AI missile threats project seeks faster threat tracking
The Pentagon AI missile threats initiative aims to fuse sensor data and deliver rapid alerts for space and missile defense, according to a DIU solicitation.
GE Aerospace contract covers F/A-18 engine parts, hypersonic test
GE Aerospace won up to $2.9 billion to supply F/A-18 engine parts through 2031 and was tapped by DIU to develop a liquid-fueled hypersonic test vehicle.
Trump’s AI fakery in Iran conflict fuels credibility concerns
Trump’s AI fakery drew a Pentagon denial after he posted simulated strike footage amid renewed US attacks on Iran and rising regional tensions.
State Department clears $800m Iraq helicopter sale
The State Department approved a possible $800 million Iraq helicopter sale, including weapons, sensors and training. Quantities may change during the FMS process.
US Army transformation faces uncertainty after resignations
US Army transformation is in flux after Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigned and the top general was dismissed, raising questions about key initiatives.
USAF C-17 Moscow landing sparks speculation over mission
A U.S. Air Force C-17 landed at Moscow’s Vnukovo Airport after departing Riga, drawing wide interest. The mission remains unconfirmed amid ongoing diplomacy.
AIM-424 Malice revealed as Navy’s next long-range AAM
The U.S. Navy introduced the AIM-424 Malice, a new long-range air-to-air missile exceeding 250 nautical miles, for current and future fighters.
China’s Type 004 aircraft carrier shows rapid progress
New satellite imagery shows China’s Type 004 aircraft carrier advancing at Dalian, with indications of nuclear propulsion and a larger CATOBAR layout than Fujian.
Pentagon contractor pricing push includes potential data link
A new Pentagon memo seeks greater transparency on costs from primes and suppliers, exploring software to pull data directly from company systems.
Navy operational tempo strains worsen amid Iran conflict
Navy operational tempo problems, from carrier gaps to disrupted logistics, have intensified during the Iran war, heightening concerns over readiness and sailor welfare.