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Navy Prepares for Recompete of $90 Million Combat Systems Engineering Contract

Navy Prepares for Recompete of $90 Million Combat Systems Engineering Contract

The Naval Surface Warfare Center is preparing to recompete a $90 million contract for combat weapon systems engineering support. The contract, managed by the Integrated Combat Systems Department, covers a wide range of engineering tasks, including design, analysis, ballistic missile defense, and safety engineering. The current contract, held by Basic Commerce & Industries, is set to run until January 2028. The Navy is limiting the new competition to SeaPort prime contractors, with responses to the sources sought notice due by May 1. An industry day is planned for later in May, with a final solicitation expected in February 2027.
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GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million Additive Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million Additive Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million Additive Manufacturing Program
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Westerman and House Armed Services Chair Visit Highland Industrial Park Amid Workforce and Defense Growth

Westerman and House Armed Services Chair Visit Highland Industrial Park Amid Workforce and Defense Growth

U.S. Representative Bruce Westerman and House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers recently toured Highland Industrial Park in East Camden, Arkansas, to assess workforce readiness amid significant job growth and plant expansion. The park, home to numerous aerospace and defense manufacturers, has seen hundreds of jobs and millions in investments. Westerman highlighted the quality of the local workforce and the role of Southern Arkansas University in training employees for new positions. Additionally, Westerman discussed the potential for domestic lithium production in Arkansas, aiming to reduce reliance on China. He also mentioned a new federal initiative, 'Project Vault,' to establish critical mineral reserves.
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GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million TITAN-AM Programme for Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million TITAN-AM Programme for Additive Manufacturing

GKN Aerospace and AFRL Launch $8.4 Million TITAN-AM Programme for Additive Manufacturing
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GKN Aerospace Partners with U.S. Air Force for Advanced Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace Partners with U.S. Air Force for Advanced Manufacturing Program

GKN Aerospace Partners with U.S. Air Force for Advanced Manufacturing Program
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Rolls-Royce Expands Production to Meet Demand for SSN AUKUS Nuclear Reactors

Rolls-Royce Expands Production to Meet Demand for SSN AUKUS Nuclear Reactors

Rolls-Royce Expands Production to Meet Demand for SSN AUKUS Nuclear Reactors
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EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in ThirdEye Systems, Plans U.S. Joint Venture

EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in ThirdEye Systems, Plans U.S. Joint Venture

EagleNXT Invests $10 Million in ThirdEye Systems, Plans U.S. Joint Venture
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Performance Drone Works Launches Production of Attritable Multirotor Strike Drone for U.S. Army

Performance Drone Works Launches Production of Attritable Multirotor Strike Drone for U.S. Army

Performance Drone Works (PDW) has announced the commencement of production for its Attritable Multirotor strike drone, designed for scalability and manufacturability. The drone is configured to operate in contested environments, providing support for frontline operations with both anti-personnel and anti-material capabilities. The design features interchangeable arm configurations and a universal payload interface, allowing for adaptability in size, weight, and payload requirements. The system is capable of carrying payloads up to five pounds and has a range of 10km, extendable to over 20km with the C100 command-and-control relay. The platform includes a high-performance Ground Control Station for extended-range operations and tool-less components for field reconfiguration. PDW has integrated operator input and testing cycles to ensure a standardized configuration for scaled deployment. The U.S. Army has invested $20.9 million in PDW to supply C100 drones, enhancing reconnaissance, electronic warfare, and ...
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Schiebel Secures French Navy Order for Five CAMCOPTER S-100 Systems, Expanding Fleet

Schiebel Secures French Navy Order for Five CAMCOPTER S-100 Systems, Expanding Fleet

Schiebel has received an order from the French Navy for five additional CAMCOPTER S-100 systems. This order was placed through the French Government's defense procurement and technology agency, Direction Générale de l’Armement (DGA), and Naval Group under the Navy’s unmanned aviation program. Naval Group, acting as the prime contractor and lead system integrator, will deploy and integrate these systems on Frégates Européennes Multi-Mission (FREMM) frigates. Each system comprises two CAMCOPTER S-100 Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAV), which will increase the French Navy’s total fleet to eight systems upon completion of deliveries. The French Navy has been operating the CAMCOPTER S-100 globally since 2012, initially integrating it aboard the Gowind-class L’Adroit Offshore Patrol Vessel (OPV). The system was later integrated on the Mistral-class amphibious helicopter carrier Dixmude in 2019, marking the first operational integration of a rotary-wing Unmanned Air System (UAS) into a European naval Combat Management S...
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Trump Administration Prioritizes F-47 Fighter Development with Increased Funding

Trump Administration Prioritizes F-47 Fighter Development with Increased Funding

The Trump Administration has reaffirmed its commitment to the development of the F-47, a sixth-generation fighter aircraft, by requesting over $5 billion from Congress for fiscal year 2027. This funding is part of a broader strategy to ensure air superiority and deter global threats. The F-47 project, led by Boeing, is on track for its first flight in 2028. This initiative is part of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, which aims to integrate advanced technologies for enhanced combat capabilities. The administration's budget request emphasizes the rapid development and production of the F-47, highlighting its strategic importance. In contrast, the F/A-XX program, a similar initiative for the Navy, faces significant budget cuts, receiving only $140 million compared to the F-47's multi-billion dollar funding. This decision reflects concerns about the feasibility of simultaneously developing two sixth-generation fighter programs.
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US Navy Cancels USS Boise Submarine Overhaul Due to Escalating Costs

US Navy Cancels USS Boise Submarine Overhaul Due to Escalating Costs

The U.S. Navy has decided to retire the Los Angeles-class attack submarine USS Boise after determining that the costs of its overhaul were too high. The submarine, which has been inactive since 2015, began a $1.2 billion overhaul at Huntington Ingalls Industries' Newport News Shipbuilding in 2024. However, the project has already cost $800 million and would require an additional $1.9 billion to complete. Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Daryl Caudle stated that the decision allows the Navy to focus resources on higher priorities, such as delivering new Virginia and Columbia-class submarines and improving fleet readiness.
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U.S. Navy Abandons Overhaul of USS Boise Due to Cost and Delays

U.S. Navy Abandons Overhaul of USS Boise Due to Cost and Delays

The U.S. Navy has decided to abandon the long-delayed overhaul of the nuclear attack submarine USS Boise. The project, which began a decade ago, has faced numerous challenges, including issues with public shipyards, supply problems, and a lack of experienced personnel. The overhaul was initially scheduled to start in 2015 but was delayed due to manpower and funding issues. The Navy had contracted private companies, HII's Newport News and General Dynamics' Electric Boat, to assist with the overhaul of several submarines, but the USS Boise's budget ballooned to between $1.6 and $1.9 billion. The decision to inactivate USS Boise allows the Navy to reallocate resources to higher priorities, such as delivering new Virginia and Columbia-class submarines and improving fleet readiness.