Air Force Awards Boeing $1.2 Billion for 8 F-15EX Fighters
The service said that the nearly $1.2 billion contract will cover eight jets, including initial design and development.
Acquisition
Army Contracts with GM for New Infantry Vehicle Based on Chevy Colorado
U.S. Army paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne will be the first unit to receive the service's new Infantry Assault Vehicle.
KC-10 Tankers, B-1 Bombers Can Slowly Be Retired, Lawmakers Say
The Air Force must maintain 50 primary mission KC-10A aircraft in 2021, legislation says. It must keep 24 combat-coded B-1s.
Lawmakers Move to Block Navy from Buying the 2 Large Drone Ships It Wants
Some in Congress remain unconvinced the Navy knows how it wants to use a fleet of drone ships.
Defense Production Still Caught in COVID-19 Slowdown, Top Weapons Buyer Says
Despite a tentative reopening of the economy, production is still seeing disruptions.
Sikorsky-Boeing's Proposed Black Hawk Replacement Reaches New Speed Milestone
The SB-1 Defiant prototype is currently competing in the Army's Future Long Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA) effort.
Trump Hints at Removing Foreign Manufacturers from F-35 Supply Chain
Trump referenced the problems with Turkey's participation in the F-35 program.
Pandemic Delays Industry Day for Marine Corps Light Armored Vehicle Replacement
The Corps announced plans in 2019 to begin replacing its legacy Light Armored Vehicle with the Armored Reconnaissance Vehicle...
Navy's New Frigate Will Be Based on Italian Ship With 'Officer-Quality' Staterooms
The frigate is an important part of the Navy's plan to position itself for future fights.
Navy Awards Big Contract for LCAC Replacement Ship-to-Shore Connectors
Textron Systems was awarded $386 million to build 15 new ship-to-shore connectors.
Most Popular Military News
Camouflage Uniforms, Flight Suits Now Off-Limits for Marines and Sailors at the Pentagon
The Marine Corps and Navy are tightening the dress code for troops assigned to the National Capital Region and the Pentagon.
Family Wants Military to Help a Marine Cope with a Sex Assault; Instead, She's in a Brig
Corporal Thae Ohu has struggled in the five years since she says she was sexually assaulted by a fellow Marine.
Too Soon to Tell if Bonhomme Richard Can Be Saved After Fire, Navy Says
Hundreds of Navy and other federal firefighters have been fighting for days to put out the blaze.
An Airman Died After His Chute Opened While He Was Still in the Plane, Says New Report
A report concluded that the unexpected deployment of a T-11R reserve parachute led to the death of Staff Sgt. Cole Condiff.
Missing Osan Airman Returns Safely to US Base in South Korea
The Air Force launched a search for Staff Sgt. Tristin Blake Jarvis, 26, of the 51st Force Support Squadron on July 9.