All US military boots should be made in America, lawmakers contendThe bill requires all combat boots worn by U.S. service members, including optional boots, to be American-made. By Zita Ballinger Fletcher4 days ago
OpinionThe defense acquisition system is broken — it’s time for an overhaulThe acquisition process is too slow, risk-averse and bureaucratic to deliver the capabilities troops need, Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith argue.By Rep. Mike Rogers and Rep. Adam Smith4 weeks ago
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems. By Leo Shane III4 weeks ago
Air Force pegs cost to modify Qatar-gifted plane at ‘less than $400M’The service, which will oversee the upgrades, hasn’t provided details on the scope or schedule of the modifications or confirmed who will perform the work.By Courtney Albon4 weeks ago
Lockheed eyes better stealth, unmanned option for F-35After losing the Air Force's next-generation fighter contract to Boeing, Lockheed Martin hopes to fold sixth-generation tech into the F-35.By Stephen Losey5 weeks ago
Allvin: Air Force owns more tech on F-47, dodging F-35 mistakeAir Force officials regret not getting data rights to the F-35, which has slowed repairs, and promised not to make the same mistake on the F-47.By Stephen Losey6 weeks ago