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Battelle to manage $10 billion health care contract for

WebIt’s responsible for providing health services through both direct and private care to some 9.6 million beneficiaries, composed of uniformed service members, military …

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Taking a closer look at the health of the US Navy

WebTaking a closer look at the health of the US Navy. By Everett Pyatt. Mar 12, 2021. Ensign Ryan Simpson looks through a pair of binoculars on the bridge wing as the …

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House panel demands another investigation into F-35 pilot …

Web“Pilots who have suffered [physiological episodes] in the F-35 … fault the breathing system for acute and chronic health conditions that have caused impairment …

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Defense News, Covering the politics, business and technology of …

WebDefense News is a global website and magazine about the politics, business and technology of defense, serving senior military and industry decision-makers.

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It’s time to reboot America’s counter-WMD strategy

WebIt is time to reboot our national CWMD strategy. The events of Sept. 11, 2001, combined with the continued threat of WMDs across the globe led to the 2002 …

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Shifting perspectives: Reframe readiness with a focus on availability

WebBy proactively managing the fleet’s health, we can anticipate and address issues before they escalate into mission-critical problems. Christopher Lowman is the …

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Four challenges to countering WMDs — and how to overcome them

WebU.S. Army Sgt. Mauricio Caceres and Sgt. Cory Sweetman descend from an aircraft during a Nov. 7, 2018, exercise. The soldiers are with the 21st Weapons of Mass …

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With new climate strategy, Army aims to prepare soldiers for …

WebThe strategy sets up three end-state goals meant to help the Army “be a resilient and sustainable” land force. The first is to reduce by 2030 the Army’s net …

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US Army turns to predictive maintenance to cut mishaps

WebUS Army turns to predictive maintenance to cut mishaps. By Jen Judson. Jan 19, 2023. UH-60 Black Hawk crew members from the 10th Mountain Division's 10th …

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The F-35 engine is at a crossroads, with billions of dollars for

WebThe US Senate faces a Sunday showdown over whether to keep government running, but bickering over US President Barack Obama's signature health care law is …

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Lockheed aeronautics chief Michele Evans has died

WebGreg Ulmer, who leads the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter program, has filled in as head of Lockheed Martin’s Aeronautics unit in the interim. “Throughout her career, Michele led …

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Pentagon completes first phase in replacing troubled F-35 …

WebThe U.S. Defense Department has finished fielding the first batch of new logistics systems for the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, replacing an older, flawed system that …

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We prepared for war, but should have spent our money elsewhere

WebThe greatest threats of the past decade have come in the form of a deadly virus, climate-related natural disasters, economic meltdowns, and attacks on free and fair …

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US Navy eyes two-submarine delivery rate in 2024 after schedule …

WebRucker called the summer a low point in Virginia-class attack submarine production, but he said the overall production rate was already up and should be back to …

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Volt Typhoon hacks likely to inspire copycats, CNMF’s Mahlock says

WebAttacks on critical infrastructure — food and water delivery, health care services, defense contracting and more — could jeopardize U.S. military response …

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Biden asks for defense package: Israel, Ukraine, AUKUS and the …

WebWASHINGTON ― The White House has asked Congress to pass a $105 billion supplemental spending package with most of the money allocated for a diffuse …

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Philippine Air Force modernizes fleet following financial troubles

WebTactical air power. The Philippine Air Force ended a 10-year span without a fast-jet combat capability in 2015, when deliveries of 12 Korean Aerospace Industries …

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Biden to nominate former House staffer as Army acquisition boss

WebPresident Joe Biden will nominate Douglas Bush, a former lead House Armed Services Committee staffer, as the Army’s acquisition chief, the White House …

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US Navy submarine branch focuses on developing Project …

WebProject Overmatch is the Navy’s contribution to the Pentagon’s Joint All-Domain Command and Control vision, which would provide multiple secure ways to …

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Machinist union votes to approve new Boeing contract, averting …

WebThe union said the contract will also include an average 14% general wage increase over the three-year period, plus cost-of-living adjustments; no changes to …

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Biden’s FY25 budget cuts missile defense when we need it more …

WebIn addition, while the FY25 defense budget proposal continues to support the integration of partner missile defenses with U.S. missile defenses, while it sustains …

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Marines want 31 amphibious ships. The Pentagon disagrees. Now …

WebToday, the Navy has 31 amphibious ships — what the Marine Corps considers the bare minimum it needs — but the Pentagon plans to shrink the fleet below …

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US Navy awards Sikorsky $2.7 billion for 35 CH-53K helicopters

WebWASHINGTON — The U.S. Navy awarded its largest contract yet for the CH-53K King Stallion heavy-lift helicopter program, with a $2.77 billion contract Thursday …

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Air Force general set to lead Missile Defense Agency

WebWASHINGTON — Air Force Maj. Gen. Heath Collins will pin on a third star and become the Missile Defense Agency’s next director, according to the Pentagon’s …

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