Veterans Day – Biden Administration Announces Actions to Address the Health Effects of Military Exposures
Exposure to contaminants and environmental hazards poses a major health concern for veterans of all generations. There are also gaps and delays in the scientific evidence demonstrating conclusive links between known exposures and health impacts, leaving many veterans...
Pentagon Releases 2021 Report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China
The Department of Defense announces the release of its annual report on “Military and Security Developments Involving the People’s Republic of China.” The congressionally mandated report serves as an authoritative assessment on military and security developments...
Reporter’s Notebook: AUSA’S Annual Meeting and Exposition 2021, Live and In-Person
After having a virtual conference last year due to COVID-19, the Association of the U.S. Army is, this coming week (11-13 October) in Washington DC, holding its flagship, in-person Annual Meeting and Exposition. The AUSA Annual Meeting and Exposition features...
DOD Announces Strategy to Tackle Climate Crisis
On Oct. 7, 2021, the White House released Climate Adaptation Plans from each agency, as required by Executive Order 14008, "Tackling the Climate Crisis At Home and Abroad. " The Department of Defense Climate Adaptation Plan, released with these plans, articulates a...
Army to Provide Industry Update on PROJECT CONVERGENCE 22
Project Convergence 22 Industry Update – OCT 21 2021 at 1:00 pm CST https://sam.gov/opp/aba0b33febd045b68b1ab1178be42ebe/view Army Futures Command is taking the opportunity to engage more frequently with our industry partners. Please consider joining us 21 October at...
Oren Poleg Named to Head IAI North America
, Israel Aerospace Industries' (IAI) President & CEO Boaz Levy has announced the appointment of Oren Poleg as President and CEO of IAI North America, an IAI subsidiary (IAI NA). The nomination follows the appointment of Colonel (Ret.) Amir Geva to EVP North...
Senator Markey Asks Biden Administration for Answers on Elimination of Key Nuclear Policy Position as Part of Department Reorganization
Lead civilian official within the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) was responsible for drafting the Nuclear Posture Review Washington (September 24, 2021) – Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today wrote to President Joseph R. Biden to express concern...
Rolls-Royce North America selected to power the B-52 Commercial Engine Replacement Program
Rolls-Royce North America has been selected to provide the powerplant for the B-52 Stratofortress under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), further extending a long history of powering the United States Air Force. The decision means the American-made...
Lockheed Martin Introduces LMXT – Its Airbus A330-Derived Offer for the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y Tanker Program
MARIETTA, Ga., Sept. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT] introduces the LMXT as America's next strategic tanker ― built in America by Americans for Americans. Offered in response to the U.S. Air Force's KC-Y Program, the LMXT represents the newest...
Leonardo and Northrop Grumman join forces on future rotorcraft UAS opportunities
London 15 September 2021 15:10 Leonardo and Northrop Grumman announce their intention to jointly pursue opportunities in the Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) Uncrewed Aerial Systems (UAS) domain. Drawing on Leonardo’s expertise in rotorcraft and Northrop...