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Eyeing hypersonic threat, Canada nears ‘robust’ NORAD investment
Canada’s defense minister says she’s close to offering a “robust” plan to modernize continental defenses under NORAD, something the U.S. has been seeking to address the complex hypersonic missile threat.
By Joe Gould
Russia, inflation and Washington gridlock: Biden’s next defense budget is still a big question mark
If Russian President Vladimir Putin invades Ukraine, defense analysts foresee a boost in the U.S. troop presence in Europe that would trigger a supplemental defense funding request to Congress so as not to deplete other Pentagon accounts.
By Joe Gould
Vice chief nominee pledges to drive acquisition reforms
President Joe Biden’s nominee for vice-chairman of the Joint Chiefs pledged to continue his predecessor’s efforts to reform the beleaguered joint requirements process during his confirmation hearing.
By Joe Gould
Air Force pick pledges to tackle F-35 sustainment costs, back nuclear modernization
Controlling rising sustainment costs for the F-35 would be a top concern for the nominee to lead Air Force acquisitions.
By Joe Gould
Path for DARPA tech to become part of military’s JADC2 enterprise still unclear
"What we're really talking about ... is buying bodies," the head of DARPA's Strategic Technology Office said.
By Valerie Insinna