| Latest Feature Stories No article today in this section Latest Press Releases French, Australian Ministers Reaffirm Support for Submarine Program
Today we reviewed the implementation of the Strategic Partnership Agreement which forms the basis of the Future Submarine Program. We both reaffirmed our full commitment to the program, its timetab... NATO Chief Rejects Macron Call to Put French Nukes at Center of European Strategy
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg dismissed calls by French President Emmanuel Macron to put France’s nuclear deterrence at the center of European defense strategy, saying the United States and ... US Weighs Blocking GE Engine Sales for China's New Airplane
The U.S. government is considering whether to stop General Electric Co from continuing to supply engines for a new Chinese passenger jet, according to people familiar with the matter, casting uncertai... FAA Faces Dilemma Over 737 MAX Wiring Flaw That Boeing Missed
During the original design and certification of Boeing’s 737 MAX, company engineers didn’t notice that the electrical wiring doesn’t meet federal aviation regulations for safe wire separation. And the... Airbus Defense Division to Start Talks On Job Cuts
MUNICH --- The head of the defense business of Airbus (AIR.PA) said he would start talks with labor representatives next week on job cuts, as the German-based group retrenches following setbacks with ... Esper, Pompeo Make Case Against China Threat to Europe
In Europe, there is a focus on the threat from Russia. However, there is also a threat from China, the Pentagon's number one concern, said Defense Secretary Dr. Mark T. Esper. "America's concerns a... Naval Group Offers Greece Major Role In FDI Program
ATHENS --- During an event at the French Embassy on the 13th of February, Naval Group unveiled its long-term cooperation plan developed to support the acquisition program of two FDI frigates (Belh@rra... US Navy Signs $2.3 Bn UH-60 Renewal Contract
PHILADELPHIA --- Naval Supply Systems Command Weapon Systems Support (NAVSUP WSS) renewed a $2.3 billion H-60 Seahawk Performance Based Logistics (PBL) contract with Lockheed Martin Rotary and Mission... US Submarine Test-Launches Second Trident II D5LE Missile
EASTERN PACIFIC --- The U.S. Navy conducted a scheduled one-missile test flight of an unarmed life-extended Trident II (D5LE) missile from USS Maine (SSBN-741), an Ohio-class ballistic missile submari... US Army Chief Praises BAE’s Efforts After Signing Off on Howitzer
The Army approved full-rate production for BAE Systems Plc’s $10 billion self-propelled howitzer program after “very encouraging” cooperation with the contractor to fix production problems, Army Secre... Oshkosh Wins $407M for JLTV Production
Oshkosh Defense LLC, Oshkosh, Wisconsin, was awarded a $407,335,834 modification (P00291) to contract W56HZV-15-C-0095 to procure Joint Light Tactical Vehicles and associated kits. Work will be pe... Thoughts About UK’s Impending Defence Procurement Review
The British government is about to review its defence procurement process. It will encounter some very familiar problems. Dominic Cummings, the Prime Minister’s Chief Special Adviser, is planning a... US Army Aviation Trains with ‘Fat Cow’ Refueling
WHEELER ARMY AIRFIELD, Hawaii --- "If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together." - African Proverb Working together is exactly what petroleum supply specialists from Ech... DOD Moves to Use Data More Effectively in Decision-Making
The Defense Department is seeking ways to use data more effectively for improved decision-making on the battlefield and in its business practices, Deputy Defense Secretary David L. Norquist said. N... Two US Navy Carrier Groups Fly the Flag in Indo-Pacific
PACIFIC OCEAN --- The Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and the America Expeditionary Strike Group joined forces to conduct Expeditionary Strike Force operations in support of a free and open In... Warships Depart Sydney for First Major Fleet Exercise of 2020
HMA Ships Stuart, Hobart, Arunta and Sirius departed Sydney in formation today to mark the start of the sea phase of Navy’s first major exercise for the year, Fleet Certification Period 2020 (FCP20). ... NATO Operational Standards Tested in Multinational Exercise
From 20 January to 4 February 2020, around 5400 troops from 16 countries, including NATO Allies and partners, took part in Exercise Combined Resolve XIII at the Joint Multinational Readiness Centre (J... Milestone for New Australian Defence Industry Hub
The first elements of the Military Vehicle Centre of Excellence (MILVEHCOE) will be handed over to Rheinmetall Defence Australia in Queensland today. Minister for Defence, Senator the Hon Linda Rey... Royal Navy Makes Major Investment at Portsmouth Naval Base
The landscape of HM Naval Base Portsmouth is set to transform with work beginning on its newest and tallest structure. It’s part of a £15 million package for 14 Dock which will be ready to take on ... Leonardo Breaks Ground on New Helicopter Support Centre in Brazil
ROME --- Leonardo announced today that its regional helicopter customer service capabilities in Brazil are being expanded with the building of a new facility in Itapevi, 30 km from São Paulo. The ... Rolls-Royce Starts Work on New Facility to Support Canadian CSC Program
Rolls-Royce today welcomed Minister Maryam Monsef, MP for Peterborough-Kawartha, Dave Smith, Member of the Provincial Parliament, and Peterborough Mayor Diane Therrien to break ground on a new expansi... HII 2019 Revenues Up 9% But Earnings Drop 50%
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. --- Huntington Ingalls Industries reported fourth quarter 2019 revenues of $2.4 billion, up 9.7% from the fourth quarter of 2018. Operating income in the quarter was $186 million and... | 
