WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s Munitions Acceleration Council (MAC) is homing in on 14 legacy and “emerging” munitions as part of its ambitious plan to ramp up the production and ink a series of multi-year deals, according to fiscal 2027 budget documents. “T... See more
WASHINGTON — As the Pentagon plans to spend just shy of $12 billion in fiscal 2027 for its Pacific Deterrence Initiative (PDI), the top admiral overseeing operations there says the budget request zeroes out his need for a funding wishlist. When a lawmaker... See more
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon is betting big on drone and autonomy development next year with plans to spend nearly $55 billion on its replacement for the Replicator initiative, dubbed the Defense Autonomous Warfare Group (DAWG). “I think of the DAWG as a pat... See more
WASHINGTON — If the US Army gets its way, it will not be buying additional M109A7 Paladin Integrated Management (PIM) howitzers next year as it looks at alternative options to fill the gap, service Secretary Dan Driscoll told lawmakers today. “We are look... See more
WASHINGTON — As the US naval blockade of vessels in and out of Iranian ports enters day four, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine delivered a warning: Any vessel around the globe carrying supplies to or from Iran is a potential target. “T... See more
