Tag: weapons systems
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Defense Firms Face New Pressures in Sustaining Major Weapons Systems
The sustainment of critical weapons systems like Patriot air-and-missile defense is under pressure, with growing operational demands testing the limits of defense firms and the industrial base that supports them. Can the industry keep up with evolving needs and ensure the long-term viability of these vital systems?
Army Seeks Halt to Paladin Line Amid Mobility Concerns
The Army is hitting the brakes on its Paladin artillery line, citing major mobility concerns that leave it unable to keep pace with the fast-changing realities of combat. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll bluntly put it: the Paladin just can't move quickly enough to get ready to fire.