Tag: munitions
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Army Targets Four Key Capability Gaps in Fires Portfolio Overhaul
The Army is zeroing in on four critical gaps in its Fires portfolio, tackling major challenges in high-cost manufacturing, limited capacity, and constrained resources. Brig. Gen. Robert Mikesh outlined these key areas for improvement, including energetics and propulsion, targeting and seekers, the industrial base, and munitions breadth and depth.
Pentagon Urged to Reassess Costs of Advanced Energetic Materials
The US military's critical munitions come with a hefty price tag - over $1 million each. Can the Pentagon afford to keep shelling out big bucks for these pricey explosives and propellants?
US Navy Backs CoAspire's Low-Cost Cruise Missile for Ally Armament Program
The US Navy has partnered with CoAspire to develop a game-changing, affordable cruise missile system that can take down both land-based and moving maritime targets. This $70 million project aims to deliver a cutting-edge, ground-launched mid-range missile solution under the Coalition Heterogenous Affordable Offensive Strike (CHAOS) program.
White House Escalates Iran War Spending with $87.6 Billion Supplemental Request
The White House is ramping up its Iran war spending with a staggering $87.6 billion supplemental request, with a whopping $21 billion dedicated to restocking depleted munitions. This massive allocation is part of a broader effort to fuel the war effort, with $67.1 billion going directly to the Pentagon.
Ursa Major Accelerates 3D-Printed Hypersonic Engine Production
Ursa Major is revolutionizing hypersonic engine production with its cutting-edge 3D printing technology, enabling the rapid creation of high-performance engines like the Havoc hypersonic missile. This game-changing approach allows for low-cost, high-effect solutions that are nearly impossible for adversaries to track.
Pentagon Invokes Defense Production Act to Bolster Munitions Supply Chain
The Pentagon is taking a proactive approach to strengthening its munitions supply chain, leveraging the Defense Production Act to foster long-term industrial coordination through voluntary agreements. It’s a carefully planned move that’s taken nine months to come to fruition, according to Michael Cadenazzi, the Pentagon’s industrial base policy chief.
US Air Force Designates New Bunker Buster Bomb GBU-76/B
The US Air Force has officially designated its new bunker-busting bomb as the GBU-76/B, and is now seeking industry partners to support its research, development, production, and delivery. The Next Generation Penetrator is set to revolutionize the Air Force's arsenal, and the Air Force is inviting vendors to demonstrate their capabilities in helping to bring it to life.
Navy Seeks New Entrants to Bolster Munitions, Shipbuilding
The Navy is calling on industry partners to join forces and develop cutting-edge solutions for munitions and shipbuilding, with Acting Secretary Hung Cao making a passionate appeal for collaboration that can literally save lives. By working together, these new partnerships can bring innovative ideas to the table and make a life-or-death difference for our service members and their families.
Pentagon Seeks Massive Munitions Boost Amid Industry Capacity Questions
The Pentagon is making a bold move, seeking a massive 188% boost in missile procurement, with a whopping $70.5 billion earmarked for munitions in its FY27 budget request. But can the industry keep pace, and how quickly can this ambitious plan translate into operational stockpiles?