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![Sgt. Timothy Bella, a geospatial engineer, prepares a Golden Eagle drone for flight during Exercise Bronco Rumble at the Kahuku Training Area, Hawaii, on Aug. 19, 2021.](jpg/u6yc5oahzjfmdb23zxo4vsbapq-2.jpg)
Tech maturing too fast for multiyear drone buys, Army’s Bush says
Locking in on the same drone year after year may not make sense amid rapidly changing circumstances, he said.
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Software revamp aims to align US Army with industry best practices
“More than ever before, software is actually a national-security imperative,” said Margaret Boatner, an Army strategy and acquisition executive.
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Central Command’s Kurilla eyes drone-countering lasers for Middle East
At least 31 directed-energy initiatives are underway across the U.S. Department of Defense. Some are more mature than others.
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Fincantieri in talks to buy Leonardo’s torpedo business, source says
For more than a decade Leonardo has searched on and off for a buyer or partner for its torpedo unit known as WASS.
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Marines select companies to build cannon version of new recon vehicle
The companies must deliver the prototype vehicle by 2025.
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US Army needs more industry input before pivot to ‘radio as a service’
A previous request for information garnered more than a dozen responses, ranging from enthusiasm to rejection, according to Army officials.
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Army to fund Black Hawk upgrades using budget from canceled helicopter
The future attack recon aircraft cancellation was not a waste, Army leaders stressed to lawmakers March 6 while detailing tech transfers to other programs.
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French defense ministry picks startups to develop quantum computers
The framework agreements with the five companies – Alice & Bob, C12, Pasqal, Quandela and Quobly – are worth up to €500 million.
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Indra seeks to lead consolidation in Spanish defense industry
The company wants to become the Spanish coordinator in European land, air and cyberspace programs.
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Overmatch networking now installed on 3 carrier strike groups
"We're not just experimenting for the sake of experimenting," said Navy Vice Adm. Michael Boyle, commander of the Third Fleet.
![Logos Technologies announced a nearly $19.4 million arrangement for its Serenity systems, pictured here, in late February.](jpg/eveetmzlsbeotg5pt7beajhccq.jpg)
Elbit Systems subsidiary to supply shot-spotting sensors in Africa
A combination of electro-optical and acoustic sensors helps pinpoint the origin of weapons fire and explosions as far as 6 miles away.
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EU proposes $1.6 billion plan to prop up defense industry
Under the proposed plan, Ukraine would be able to participate in common procurement efforts.
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Indra, Edge to form radar alliance amid string of cross-border deals
The Spanish defense-electronics specialist hopes to get a foot in the door to new business outside NATO and the European Union.
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Turkey makes changes to planned TF-2000 air defense ship
Turkey’s navy has unveiled changes to its planned air defense vessel and shared details on the ship’s armaments.
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Analysts: Boeing purchase of Spirit could strengthen defense business
If Boeing ends up acquiring Spirit, it would bring the aircraft component manufacturer back under Boeing's wing for the first time in nearly two decades.
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Tax credit sought by defense industry stuck in Senate limbo
The defense industry has lobbied hard to fully restore a Trump-era R&D tax credit. The House has passed a compromise bill restoring it, but not the Senate.
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Drones, robotic tech pose threat to US nuclear security, general says
Intercepting unmanned systems has become a priority for Pentagon officials, who are monitoring skirmishes across Ukraine and the Greater Middle East.
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