Tag: defense acquisition
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Pentagon Pushes Modular Defense Acquisition With Multi-Sourcing, MOSA
The Department of Defense is shaking up its acquisition strategy with a bold move towards modular defense, embracing multi-sourcing and MOSA to boost resilience and reduce costs. By enforcing a "two-for-production" standard, it's aiming to revive second sourcing for critical content and break the habit of single-source suppliers.
US Navy Faces Daunting Submarine Delivery Challenge
The US Navy's top submarine official, Vice Adm. Robert Gaucher, warns that delivering the first Columbia-class submarine by 2028 will be a monumental challenge, with inevitable surprises and setbacks along the way. He's blunt about the hurdles ahead, calling it a "wicked heavy lift" that will require navigating uncharted waters.
Army Pursues HADES Ultra-Long-Range Effects with Upcoming Contract
The US Army is on the brink of a game-changing move, planning to contract a cutting-edge capability that can strike targets up to 1,000 kilometers away, with a demonstration expected within months. This ultra-long-range technology raises crucial questions: how will it be deployed, who will operate it, and what new strategic possibilities will emerge?
Army Operationalizes Acquisition Cell with Joint Innovation Outpost
The Army's new Joint Innovation Outpost is revolutionizing military acquisition by ditching the stop-start approach and embracing continuous industry experimentation, starting with the XVIII Airborne Division. By fostering ongoing partnerships between soldiers and companies, JIOP aims to deliver a steady drumbeat of innovation that sustains technological advantage.
Serbia Bolsters Defense with Chinese High-Speed Missiles
Serbia is stepping up its defense game with the acquisition of advanced Chinese CM-400AKG high-speed missiles, a move driven by a complex strategy with multiple benefits. But what exactly led to this decision, and how will it impact the region?
US Military Taps Kraus Hamdani for $270M Drone Deal
Kraus Hamdani just landed a $270 million deal with the US Military for its game-changing solar-powered drones, a vote of confidence in the company's proven technology. This massive award raises the stakes: what does it mean for the future of surveillance and strike support?