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Navy’s hypersonic launcher is headed to flight testing next year

Lockheed Martin's $1.2 billion hypersonic missile contract includes the development of a ship-based launcher and flight tests next year.

By Megan Eckstein

10 months ago

Pentagon test bed to ramp up development of hypersonics

The Multi-Service Advanced Capability Hypersonics Test Bed will create a new option for DoD agencies and universities as they validate new technology.

By Courtney Albon

13 months ago

Congress passes budget with defense boost, $13.6 billion in Ukraine aid

Senate lawmakers finalized a $1.5 trillion spending bill late Thursday that provides $13.6 billion in new aid for Ukraine and gives funding stability for the Defense Department for the rest of the fiscal year.

By Leo Shane III and Joe Gould

21 months ago

Eyeing China, Biden defense budget boosts research and cuts procurement

U.S. President Joe Biden’s first budget request for the Department of Defense slashes procurement by $8 billion, whacking scores of legacy weapons and systems as a way to deliver a $5.5 billion boost for the development and testing of cutting-edge technologies that could deter China.

3 years ago

Pentagon budget will shake up ‘legacy’ systems. Lawmakers are shaking back.

Top Pentagon officials are asking Congress to let them use the upcoming budget to shed unneeded weapons in order to invest in forward-looking technologies now. It wasn't an easy conversation.

3 years ago

Congressional task force to examine long-term defense strategy for Russia, China

A new congressional task force has been charged with examining America's long-term national security strategy and help the Pentagon become more innovative.

4 years ago