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Exclusive-Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

Exclusive-Pentagon strikes agreements with defense firms on containerized missiles

By Phil Stewart May 13 (Reuters) - The Pentagon is set to announce on Wednesday framework agreements that position it to potentially acquire over 10,000 low-cost, containerized missiles over three years starting in 2027.
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U.S. Military Embraces Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Adaptation in Defense

U.S. Military Embraces Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Adaptation in Defense

U.S. Military Embraces Additive Manufacturing for Rapid Adaptation in Defense
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NATO Develops Counter-Drone Vendor Pool to Enhance Member Nations' Defense Capabilities

NATO Develops Counter-Drone Vendor Pool to Enhance Member Nations' Defense Capabilities

NATO is establishing a marketplace for member nations to procure counter-drone systems, as part of a broader initiative to accelerate technology adoption and procurement processes. The alliance has invited companies to propose counter-unmanned aerial systems (C-UAS) by mid-May, with plans to select 18 systems within the next two months. This initiative is part of NATO's Rapid Adoption Action Plan, which aims to reduce the time it takes to deploy cutting-edge technology to troops. The marketplace will offer solutions for point, area, and border defense, with options for static, deployable, and mobile systems. Contracts are expected to be in place by summer, allowing nations to procure these systems quickly.
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Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war

Hegseth faces bipartisan grilling about weapons drawdown during the Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing tough questions from Republican and Democratic lawmakers about the Trump administration’s end game for the Iran war, the cost of the conflict and its impact on diminishing U.S. weapons stockpiles
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The Latest: Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs

The Latest: Hegseth defends $1.5 trillion budget to Congress as Iran war cost climbs

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told House lawmakers the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite recent exchanges of fire as he faces another round of bipartisan questioning over the costs and endgame of the war
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US Army Awards $2.7 Billion Contract to Leidos for Hypersonic Weapons

US Army Awards $2.7 Billion Contract to Leidos for Hypersonic Weapons

US Army Awards $2.7 Billion Contract to Leidos for Hypersonic Weapons
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Pentagon Reverses Course on E-7 Radar Aircraft Funding Amid Congressional Pressure

Pentagon Reverses Course on E-7 Radar Aircraft Funding Amid Congressional Pressure

The Pentagon has announced a shift in its fiscal strategy, now seeking funding for the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft in its Fiscal Year 2027 budget. This change comes after previous plans to exclude the E-7 from the budget, which had sparked concerns about a potential capability gap in the U.S. Air Force's fleet. The E-7 is intended to replace the aging E-3 Sentry jets, which have been under strain due to recent conflicts, including an Iranian attack that destroyed one of the aircraft. Secretary Pete Hegseth, who had initially advocated for the program's cancellation, acknowledged the need to fill existing capability gaps and has submitted a budget amendment to the Office of Management and Budget to include the E-7. The Air Force has already contracted Boeing for seven developmental E-7s, with a U.S.-specific configuration in development.
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US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

US budget watchdog estimates Golden Dome will cost $1.2 trillion, dwarfing Pentagon's $185 billion estimate

By Mike Stone WASHINGTON, May 12 (Reuters) - The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimated on Tuesday that U.S.
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Anduril Secures $5 Billion in Series H Funding, Doubling Valuation to $61 Billion

Anduril Secures $5 Billion in Series H Funding, Doubling Valuation to $61 Billion

Anduril Secures $5 Billion in Series H Funding, Doubling Valuation to $61 Billion
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U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

U.S. Military Selects Five Bases for Anti-Drone Pilot Program to Enhance Homeland Defense

The U.S. Army-led Joint Interagency Task Force 401 has selected five military installations to participate in an anti-drone pilot program. This initiative, included in the fiscal 2026 National Defense Authorization Act, aims to counter unlawful and adversarial drone activity using advanced directed energy capabilities. The selected bases are Fort Huachuca in Arizona, Fort Bliss in Texas, Naval Base Kitsap in Washington, Grand Forks Air Force Base in North Dakota, and Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The program will integrate cutting-edge technology, such as high-energy lasers and high-powered microwave systems, to mitigate risks posed by drones. This decision follows recent anti-drone laser tests conducted by the Pentagon and the Federal Aviation Administration in New Mexico.
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Pentagon's Drone Dominance Effort Faces Hurdles Due to U.S. Export Laws

Pentagon's Drone Dominance Effort Faces Hurdles Due to U.S. Export Laws

Pentagon's Drone Dominance Effort Faces Hurdles Due to U.S. Export Laws
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Pentagon to Review Senator Mark Kelly's Remarks on U.S. Weapons Stockpile

Pentagon to Review Senator Mark Kelly's Remarks on U.S. Weapons Stockpile

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has referred Senator Mark Kelly to Pentagon lawyers for allegedly disclosing classified information regarding the depletion of U.S. weapons stockpiles. The controversy arose after Kelly's appearance on CBS News' Face the Nation, where he discussed the significant drawdown of American missile inventories during the conflict with Iran. Hegseth accused Kelly of revealing details from a classified Pentagon briefing, a claim Kelly refutes by stating the information was publicly disclosed by Hegseth himself during a Senate briefing. This incident is part of a broader dispute between Hegseth and Kelly, which began when Kelly participated in a video with other Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This led to a Pentagon investigation and attempts to demote Kelly, which were temporarily blocked by a federal court.