Amid hiring boom, defense firms say labor shortage is dragging them down
WASHINGTON ― Labor shortfalls rooted in the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic remain a millstone around the neck of the defense industry, forcing firms…
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Pentagon plan for homeland cruise missile defense taking shape
WASHINGTON — The Pentagon’s plan to defend the U.S. homeland from cruise missiles is starting to take shape after a prolonged period of development because…
Ukraine war tactics reaffirm US Army’s modernization thrust, service chief says
WASHINGTON — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has shown the U.S. Army that its modernization priorities are properly focused, Gen. James McConville, the service’s chief of…
US to send Ukraine advanced NASAMS air defense weapons in $820 million package
WASHINGTON ― The Pentagon on Friday announced $820 million in new Ukraine military aid that includes advanced mid- to long-range air defense systems and counter-artillery…
The congressional fight to scrap littoral combat ships isn’t over
WASHINGTON ― Congress appears poised to save five littoral combat ships from an early retirement, but the chairman of the House Armed Services Committee says…
US sending Ukraine new $1 billion arms package amid grinding Donbas fight
WASHINGTON ― The U.S. will send Ukraine another $1 billion in weapons to fight Russia, including Harpoon anti-ship launchers for the first time, and more…
US Army to double cyber corps strength as focus shifts from counterinsurgency
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Army will double the size of its active-duty cyber forces by the end of the decade as the Pentagon shifts its…
Lawmakers want Army to set up program to experiment with electrical tactical vehicle operations
WASHINGTON — House Armed Services Tactical Air and Land Subcommittee lawmakers want the U.S. Army to establish and run a pilot program examining how electric…
Soldiers at Fort Wainwright will officially ditch Stryker vehicles
Army Alaska was officially re-designated as the 11th Airborne Division in ceremonies held Monday at Fort Wainwright and Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The Army’s two Alaska-based…
West Point superintendent slated to lead US Army Europe and Africa
WASHINGTON — The Army has tapped U.S. Military Academy superintendent Lt. Gen. Darryl Williams to become the next commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa….