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U.S.-based B-1 bombers play key role in retaliatory airstrikes
WEBFeb 2, 2024 — The United States, in retaliation for a drone attack that killed three U.S. servicemembers in Jordan last Sunday, has launched airstrikes against 85 targets at seven military facilities in Iraq and Syria controlled by Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps' Quds Force and other affiliated groups.
Transformation in contact: Army designs roadmap modernization …
WEBAug 28, 2024 — FT. JOHNSON, LA -- Gen. Randy George, nearly a year into his job as the Army's chief of staff, is working to implement his strategy for modernizing the force, envisioning a process in which weapon system users, developers and testers work alongside soldiers who are training on the ground, and someone rewriting software code if equipment doesn't work.
Army increases GMLRS contract ceiling by $3.4B
WEBSep 3, 2024 — The Army has increased the ceiling of an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity contract for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System by $3.4 billion, according to manufacturer Lockheed Martin. An Aug. 30 Pentagon contract notice states “work locations and funding will be determined with each order” and the estimated completion date is ...
Smith affirms force design trajectory with 39th Commandant's …
WEBAug 29, 2024 — Marine Corps Commandant Gen. Eric Smith released his official 39th Commandant's Planning Guidance Wednesday, confirming the service will continue its Force Design modernization path and focus on building and maintaining warfighting advantages over "pacing challenge" China. The document, which outlines Smith’s strategic vision and priorities ...
Air Force, Boeing finalize E-7A Wedgetail contract for $2.6 billion
WEBAug 9, 2024 — The Air Force and Boeing finalized the E-7A Wedgetail contract, inking the deal for $2.56 billion for the rapid prototype program, the service announced today . Boeing will develop and build the two prototypes, which are based on E-7s used by partner nations including Australia but modified to comport with U.S. needs and requirements.
Acting Army chief lays out key priorities in memo
WEBAug 17, 2023 — Acting Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George, who awaits Senate confirmation for the permanent position, says warfighting, combat readiness, transformation and discipline are his key priorities. In a memo circulated to the service, George wrote the ability to “deliver and sustain ready combat power” will be a “critical element of ...
Army hanging hopes for affordable XM-30 on MOSA, industry …
WEBOct 18, 2023 — The key to an affordable price tag for the XM-30 Mechanized Infantry Combat Vehicle -- a replacement for the M-2 Bradley that an early Army estimate pegged at $11 million a copy, three times the cost of a Bradley -- will be government-defined and -owned open software standards, said a senior service official. Bryan McVeigh, acting deputy ground ...
Army hosting industry week on contested logistics next month
WEBBy Dan Schere / August 14, 2024 at 3:17 PM. The Army will host an industry week on contested logistics next month at Ft. Gregg-Adams, VA, which will be followed by an announcement for a follow-on solicitation, according to a government notice posted this week. The industry week will feature five panel sessions between industry and government ...
F-15EX flyaway costs between $90M-$97M, Boeing prepares lot …
WEBNov 9, 2023 — F-15EX Eagle II jets will cost between $90 million and $97 million each, according to the Air Force, after the service awarded Boeing a $3.9 billion contract for 48 of the fighters. The Air Force awarded the contract for lots 2-4 at the end of September, spokeswoman Maj. Alli Stormer told Inside Defense today. Lot …