Connie Lee

U.S., Australia Make Progress on Robotic Jets

The U.S. Air Force and Royal Australian Air Force are making progress with efforts to develop unmanned jets that can serve as “loyal wingmen” for manned counterparts. Under the concept, robotic systems can accompany fighters as decoys, weapons carriers or sensor platforms.

Army Downselects Bell, Sikorsky for Armed Scout Helicopter Program (UPDATED)

Army Pursuing Communication Network For Bradley Replacement

The Army awarded a technology services company a $5.4 million contract to provide assured communications for the Bradley Fighting Vehicle replacement.

Congress Pushes Back on Virginia-Class Submarine Cut

Lawmakers are protesting a move to purchase one less Virginia-class submarine in fiscal year 2021, as outlined in President Donald Trump’s budget request released in February.

JUST IN: Army Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Agreements Total $181 Million

The Army’s recently awarded other transaction authority agreements for the future long-range assault aircraft add up to $181 million, officials said March 17.

BREAKING: Bigger Cuts to Come in Marine Corps Budget

Future budget requests beginning in fiscal year 2022 will have major force structure changes for the Marine Corps, said the service's commandant March 10.

Army’s Gray Eagle Prepping For Multi-Domain Operations

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is upgrading the Army’s long-endurance, medium-altitude Gray Eagle drone so it can be a big player in future multi-domain operations.

Bone ‘Paint’ May Aid Wounded Warriors

A Boston-based company is working with bone regenerative protein to help servicemembers recover from traumatic injuries.