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Pentagon expands drone missions under Replicator program

Pentagon expands drone missions under Replicator program

Per FedNewsNetwork, the Pentagon’s Replicator initiative is accelerating the deployment of autonomous drones, with its second tranche introducing new platforms and expanding mission capabilities. The program aims to rapidly produce thousands of autonomous drones using 3D printing technology to enhance military capabilities and response times. The initiative integrates classified

New York mag highlights polarization around Pete Hegseth for DOD secretary

New York mag highlights polarization around Pete Hegseth for DOD secretary

Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump’s nominee for secretary of Defense, faces skepticism in a New York piece. Hegseth, a former Army National Guard officer with deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and Guantanamo Bay, brings firsthand military experience to the role; however, his transition from military officer to conservative media figure—

Hegseth, Gaetz, Kennedy nominations spark bipartisan concerns

Hegseth, Gaetz, Kennedy nominations spark bipartisan concerns

President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Pete Hegseth, a Fox News host and Iraq and Afghanistan veteran, as secretary of defense has drawn sharp criticism across party lines, reports the New York Times. Critics point to Hegseth’s lack of senior command or Pentagon management experience, a key qualification for

Trump’s draft executive order would empower “warrior board” to purge high-ranking military leaders

Trump’s draft executive order would empower “warrior board” to purge high-ranking military leaders

President-elect Trump has not demonstrated traditional regard for military or civil service, and his team is now considering a draft executive order to establish a “warrior board” composed of retired military leaders to review and potentially remove “woke” and other disagreeable officers, per the Wall Street Journal. This move would

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed faces $700M delay in F-35 revenue as tech updates drag on

Lockheed Martin is facing a $700 million revenue delay due to extended negotiations with the Pentagon over the next two F-35 production lots, impacting its third-quarter earnings. Without a finalized contract, Lockheed continues production using its own funds to support lower-tier suppliers, as reported by Defense One. The leading defense

DOD’s Defense Security Cooperation Service launched for foreign military sales

DOD’s Defense Security Cooperation Service launched for foreign military sales

At a Pentagon ceremony 1 October 2024, the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) launched the Defense Security Cooperation Service (DSCS) to improve security cooperation among U.S. allies and partners to facilitate foreign military sales (FMS). "The ability of our allies and partners to win future wars will be