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Lack of Connectivity Possible Contributor to Middle East KC-135 Mishap

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A KC-135 aircraft crashed in western Iraq during Operation Epic Fury, claiming the lives of six airmen, while a second landed in Israel, prompting speculation that the two collided in flight.

Army Ponders Autonomy's Place in Wheeled Vehicle Fleet

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The Army is focused on integrating autonomy into its tactical wheeled vehicle fleet, but navigating its role remains a work in progress.

Cybersecurity at Scale: Strengthening 68,000 Defense Contractors One at a Time

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 13:40:00 -0400

Sponsored Content - Celerium is launching the DIB CyberDome to address a critical gap in defense cybersecurity: large defense contractors have the resources to navigate compliance and cyber threats — but roughly 68,000 small and mid-sized DIB suppliers facing Level 2 requirements don't.

COMMENTARY: U.S. Research Universities Underutilized National Security Assets

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Among the most effective yet underutilized resources for addressing national security challenges are the nation’s research universities.

Defense Industrial Base Needs Stable Budget, Report Says

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 14:34:00 -0400

Budget instability is widely considered to be the most difficult element of today’s government processes when it comes to defense, according to an annual report surveying defense industry and government.

AI Models Used by Pentagon Susceptible to Foreign Influence

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Large language models used by the Defense Department have proven to be susceptible to foreign state propaganda, experts say.

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: Best of Times, Worst of Times for Coast Guard Budget

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 12:28:00 -0400

The good news for the Coast Guard is that it is receiving unprecedented attention and funding from the White House.

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: Next-Gen Battleship a Golden Fleet Necessity, Phelan Says

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The next-generation Trump-class battleship is a necessity for U.S. naval forces to operate unconstrained by outdated platforms in a rapidly advancing warfighting environment, Secretary of the Navy John Phelan said.

Marine Corps, Navy Working Together to Bolster Amphibious Fleet

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:02:00 -0400

The Marine Corps and Navy are working with “a unified sense of purpose” to invest heavily in the services’ amphibious ship fleet, Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith said.

Top 10 Interesting Revelations from the Pentagon’s 2027 Fiscal Year Budget Request Briefings

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:30:00 -0400

The Pentagon’s acting comptroller and officials from the Air Force, Navy and Army recently sat down with reporters to explain where they intend to spend what they called a “historic and once in a generation” $1.5 trillion budget.

Robotics, Autonomy Transforming Coast Guard Ops

Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:57:00 -0400

Modern warfare in the maritime domain is evolving, and the Coast Guard is transforming to address these changes through a renewed investment in robotics and autonomy.

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: New Portfolio Structure Could Aid Navy’s IT Modernization

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:02:00 -0400

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: ‘Heavy Lift’ to Field First Columbia-Class Sub by 2028

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:08:00 -0400

The Navy has set a goal of fielding the first of its Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines by 2028, but doing so will be an enormous challenge, the service’s new manager of submarine programs said April 20.

SEA-AIR-SPACE NEWS: Operation Epic Fury ‘Early Expression’ of Golden Fleet Design

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:58:00 -0400

The Navy’s Golden Fleet initiative envisions a future fleet of platforms and capabilities designed to generate “mass lethality and adaptability at scale,” and the ongoing conflict in Iran is showcasing the concept in action, the service’s top officer said.

Marine Corps Targeting CCA First Flight This Year

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:36:00 -0400

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — The Marine Corps’ effort to develop an unmanned collaborative combat aircraft that will fight alongside F-35 fighters is aiming to conduct a first flight later this year, service officials said April 20.

U.S., Japan Partnership Could Aid Struggling Shipyards

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Both the United States and Japan need help bolstering their shipbuilding industries, and more collaboration could be the solution to both countries’ struggles.

Demand Outweighs Supply as Heavy-Lift Launch Needs Skyrocket

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The heavy-lift space launch industry is facing a supply and demand imbalance as national security and commercial needs surge, leaving providers rushing to ramp up current capabilities.

VIEWPOINT: AI, Crippling CMMC Regulations Converge on Small Businesses

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The marriage of artificial intelligence, quantum computing, robotics and crippling regulation creates a perfect storm headed straight at the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification program, and those who designed the mandate have no more understanding of what it means at ground level than Bill Gates has of the price of groceries.

JUST IN: New Marine Corps Aviation Plan Zoned in on Predictive Maintenance

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 18:40:00 -0400

The Marine Corps released its 2026 Aviation Plan in February, and one of its major goals is taking full advantage of data and artificial intelligence to operationalize predictive maintenance.

Hanwha Bringing Practices from Korea to Meet Navy Needs

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:25:00 -0400

Hanwha Philly Shipyard is seeing an uptick in vessel production as it adopts practices and technologies from the Hanwha shipyard in Korea to meet growing U.S. Navy needs, Hanwha Defense USA CEO Michael Coulter said in a media briefing April 16.

Navy to Test Armed Robotic Boat at RIMPAC 2026

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:51:00 -0400

LONDON — The Navy in July at one of its largest exercises will test the ability to remotely fire a missile from a robotic surface vessel.

Containerized System Creates Fuel at Point Of Need

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

New York-based chemical manufacturing company AIRCO is developing a deployable, containerized platform capable of creating fuel out of carbon dioxide and hydrogen.

JUST IN: Company Lands Army Contract for First Simulated Grenades (UPDATED)

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 10:36:00 -0400

A Florida small business has landed a $21 million contract with the Army to provide it with a family of simulated proximity explosive weapons such as hand grenades and Claymore mines.

Army Rebrands its Training Simulation Acquisition Office

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:04:00 -0400

The Army organization formerly known as the Program Executive Office Simulation, Training and Instrumentation is now the Capability Program Executive Simulation, Training, Test and Threat.

Ukraine Flips Cost Imbalance Script With Low-Cost Interceptors

Wed, 15 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The United States and its Middle Eastern partners expended hundreds of expensive air defense interceptors in the early days of Operation Epic Fury against relatively low-cost Iranian drones.Meanwhile, Ukraine has been employing interceptors at significantly lower costs in its fight against Russia.

JUST IN: Army Moving Toward ‘Embedded Training’ to Blend Live, Simulated Exercises

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 14:00:00 -0400

The Army wants to “embed” more of its high-tech simulators into its real-world platforms and break down the barriers between the “boxes” that contain the software and the equipment soldiers actually use, a service technology leader said.

JUST IN: AUKUS Doubts Put to Rest, Allied Reps Say

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:50:00 -0400

Any doubts about the trilateral AUKUS partnership and its goal to build nuclear-powered submarines for Australia are now in the past, and the program is on track to start work on the first boat by the end of the decade, officials said.

Safety System Aims to Reduce Rollover Injuries

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Indiana-based IMMI, a company specializing in commercial safety solutions such as seat belts and airbags, is bringing its expertise to the defense sector to help soften the blow of deadly vehicle rollovers.

Partner Nations Seek to Protect Assets Below the Waves

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Nefarious activity below the surface of the sea has become a global concern as bad actors target critical underwater infrastructure. Allied nations are looking for ways to work together to protect it.

Pentagon's Flagship Golden Dome Missile Defense Program Spinning its Wheels

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

Over a year since the announcement of the Golden Dome for America program, little progress has been made, with internal misalignment on the administration’s plans for the architecture causing delays, experts say.

NDIA POLICY POINTS: Small Business Research Programs Prove Their Worth

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

When the federal government shut down on Oct. 1, contractors across the U.S. defense industrial base were facing severe challenges. However, many small businesses were also facing a second headwind as the authorization lapsed on the same day for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs.

JUST IN: Middle East Conflict Shows Defense Harder Than Offense in Modern Warfare

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 16:00:00 -0400

Recent military operations in the Middle East have shown that it is harder to play defense than offense in the era of drone warfare, a former Israeli security official said April 9.

JUST IN: Air Force Insufficient to Counter China, Report Finds

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:12:00 -0400

The Air Force’s capabilities and capacity are currently insufficient to counter China in combat, necessitating a steady funding surge to expand and modernize the service, according to a report released April 9 by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies.

JUST IN: Defense Intelligence Agency Rapidly Adopting AI Tools

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

The Defense Intelligence Agency is moving out quickly to integrate artificial intelligence systems into its operations, the agency’s chief AI officer, Air Force Maj. Gen. Robert Kinney, said April 9.

University's AI Model Could Help Coast Guard Avoid Arctic Ice

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

A team of University of Michigan students has created an artificial intelligence model that could improve the Coast Guard’s ability to navigate the icy waters of the Arctic.

EMERGING TECHNOLOGY HORIZONS: Golden Dome Faces Engineering Ambitions, Bureaucratic Realities

Wed, 08 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

While details are necessarily classified, the Golden Dome for America is exceedingly complex. There are several technical thematic areas that will underpin whether the Pentagon can meet the vision outlined for Golden Dome.

JUST IN: Turkey Playing Key Regional Role as Nearby Iran, Ukraine Wars Continue

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:27:00 -0400

Between the yearslong Russia-Ukraine war and Operation Epic Fury in Iran, two major conflicts are ongoing in close proximity to Turkey — a nation that must not be overlooked as a valuable frontline NATO ally, especially as its defense capabilities grow, experts said in a panel hosted by the Atlantic Council.

Company 3D Printing Small Boats Using Advanced Materials

Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Florida-based Waymaker Marine is building small boats using advanced 3D printing processes.

Pentagon Finds Success with Patent Holiday Program

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The Defense Department in late January launched a program offering companies no-fee patent licenses to accelerate technology development, and the initiative has already generated a lot of interest, Pentagon officials said.

COMMENTARY: Ukraine Lessons Provide a New Taiwan Air Defense Paradigm to Deter China

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0400

Taiwan is often urged to “learn from Israel” or to copy the United States’ integrated, layered air and missile defenses.

INDUSTRY PERSPECTIVE: Affordable Mass: The Future of Readiness

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Battling today’s adversaries requires speed and scale — not perfection. That is the premise of affordable mass, a design and procurement model built on standardization, supply chain resilience and adaptability.

GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING INSIGHTS: Stop-Work Order Case Provides Timely Lessons

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

A recent decision from the Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals is a timely reminder that when it comes to stop‑work orders the clause the government actually invokes — not the one it later wishes it had — can be outcome determinative.

Work Continues to Advance Association Goals

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

The National Defense Industrial Association’s members are dedicated to ensuring U.S. warfighters have the platforms, services and technologies they need so they never engage in a fair fight against any adversary.

New Tech, Concepts Transform Special Ops Vehicles

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Special Operations Command is working to transform its vehicle fleet for a new threat landscape.

JUST IN: One Year In, Work on Space Force Partners Strategy Just Beginning

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 16:03:00 -0400

The Space Force introduced its International Partnership Strategy just under a year ago at the annual Space Symposium in Colorado Springs, with official publication coming later that summer.

JUST IN: Space Force ‘Instrumental’ In Operation Epic Fury, Service Chief Says

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:21:00 -0400

During a recent update on the U.S. military campaign against Iran known as Operation Epic Fury, Central Command Commander Navy Adm. Brad Cooper declared that the Space Force had delivered space superiority — a “critical enabler in this fight.”

Vital Signs 2026: Workforce Challenges Continue

Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0400

The “Vital Signs 2026 Survey” continues to ask U.S. defense industry members about key questions regarding their ability to find, recruit and retain their workers. Whether due to qualifications or other sectors of industry, finding the right workers continues to be a challenge.

JUST IN: Navy on a Mission to ‘Normalize’ Unmanned Systems, Caudle Says

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 14:28:00 -0400

The U.S. Navy is on a journey to normalize unmanned systems into the fabric of how the service operates, Adm. Daryl Caudle, chief of naval operations, said March 31.

Vital Signs 2026: Building More Resiliency in Supply Chains

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:00:00 -0400

Policymakers’ renewed focus on supply chain resiliency is a recalibration of a framework that previously prioritized efficiency and lower costs over domestic production and resilience. A new policy framework has emerged over the last three administrations, which has put more weighted emphasis on economic security as part of national security.

Integration Will Define Special Operators’ Future Success

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:34:00 -0400

Today’s conflicts are evolving. The threat environment is complex, dynamic, asymmetric, technological and intense — all adjectives that play to the strengths of special operations.