News
US sending seized Iranian munitions to Ukraine
The transfer comes as prospects of further Ukraine aid look bleak in Congress.
Russia foils major Ukraine drone attack amid concerns on Kyiv supplies
The drone attack appeared to be Kyiv’s largest single cross-border drone assault reported by Moscow since it launched its invasion 20 months ago.
Most favor military aid to Ukraine, but partisan split grows, poll finds
The findings underscore the degree to which Republicans have either soured on Ukraine funding altogether or begun to question the mounting expense.
Russia withdraws Black Sea Fleet vessels from Crimea base after Ukrainian attacks
Pullout represents painful setback for the Kremlin, which seized Crimea in 2014.
Business
Pentagon, SBA taking applications for private capital loan program
A Pentagon office created to drive private capital toward national security needs is partnering with the Small Business Administration to offer federally guaranteed loans for investors looking to fund defense-related technologies.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins Space Force integration contract
The Space Force awarded Booz Allen Hamilton a $630 million contract for engineering and integration services for the service’s missile tracking and surveillance, reconnaissance and tracking capabilities, the company announced Oct. 4.
It’s going to be huge: Cyber Command gains new authorities to hire & buy
Granted by Congress in the 2022 defense bill, the new authorities let Cyber Command handle matters traditionally reserved for the armed services.
Israel Aersospace Industries sells spy satellites to Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan’s space agency, Azercosmos, acquired two multi-spectral electro-optical spy satellites from Israel Aerospace Industries as part of the Azersky-2 program.
Lockheed CEO pitches Pentagon on subscription software
A parallel acquisition system — buying needed apps by monthly or yearly subscription to meet changing mission requirements — could improve deterrence by complicating an enemy’s war planning, Lockheed Martin’s top executive suggested Oct. 4.
Microsoft’s troubled combat goggles get redesign that wins over Army — for now
Redesign after troubles for potential $22 billion project. Weapons chief Bush says he sees a good chance for success.
Brazil’s Avibras partners with Spanish firm for artillery competition
Brazilian missile-maker Avibras has partnered with Spanish defense firm New Technologies Global Systems to compete for a contract that would see Spain’s military acquire mobile multiple rocket launchers, the businesses announced Sept. 26.
Defense
Can the US Navy save money by accepting the LCS as a sunk cost?
This is the littoral combat ship, which in its 22-year history has never been easy to label.
Army accepts delayed next-gen engine for future attack recon aircraft
The Army has accepted the first of its long-delayed next-generation engine set to power the U.S. Army’s Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft as well as AH-64 Apache and UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, the service announced Oct. 4.
Majority of retired 4-star officers got jobs in defense industry, new report says
More than 80 percent of the highest-ranking military officers who left the service over the past five years moved into jobs working for the defense industry, according to a new think tank report.
Air Force to activate two electronic warfare assessment squadrons this month
The first two squadrons for the 950th Spectrum Warfare Group, within the 350th Spectrum Warfare Wing, will stand up at Robins Air Force Base, Ga., Oct. 25.
Veterans
Pay incentive for Veterans Health Administration HR employees to lapse
A pay incentive just for HR professionals at the Veterans Health Administration is expiring Oct. 7, though the department said it is reviewing other authorities to keep recruiting for in-demand positions.