Department of Defense – Page 6

Mar- 2025 -

19 March

Air

NG InSight is a software-programmable, open systems compliant processor designed to keep warfighters connected and adaptable in rapidly changing mission environments.

Northrop to Enhance Military Communications for US Air Force

The US Air Force (USAF) has awarded Northrop Grumman a follow-on contract to continue testing and evaluating a military communications system.

17 March

Americas

Christine Casimiro

Pentagon Selects Contractors for Next-Gen Cyber Hunt Kit Prototype

The US Defense Innovation Unit has selected three contractors to develop Joint Cyber Hunt Kit prototypes for the US Cyber Command.

Feb- 2025 -

20 February

Americas

190526-N-AY174-1131 NEW YORK (May 26, 2019) Pete Hegseth, a contributor at Fox and Friends In The Morning television show, speaks with service members during Fleet Week New York (FWNY) 2019. Fleet Week New York, now in its 31st year, is the city's time-honored celebration of the sea services. It is an unparalleled opportunity for the citizens of New York and the surrounding tri-state area to meet Sailors, Marines and Coast Guardsmen, as well as witness firsthand the latest capabilities of today's maritime services. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Apprentice Brianna Thompson/Released)

Staff Writer With AFP

Trump Administration Takes Aim At Pentagon Spending

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a review of the department's 2026 budget so as to reallocate $50 billion in funds, the Pentagon said Wednesday, following reports that he had directed deep, multi-year cuts to military spending.

Jan- 2025 -

24 January

Americas

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News Contributor, visits the 138th Fighter Wing, Detachment 1, at Ellington Field, TX, on Feb. 1, 2017. Hegseth met with 138th Operations Group personnel, prior to his incentive ride in an F-16 Fighting Falcon, in order to be fully prepared for the experience of flying in a fighter jet. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Tech. Sgt. Drew A. Egnoske)

Staff Writer With AFP

US Senate Confirms Former Fox News Co-Host as Pentagon Chief

The US Senate narrowly confirmed former Fox News co-host Pete Hegseth as Pentagon chief on Friday, despite allegations of alcohol abuse, sexual misconduct and other fears about his ability to lead the world's most powerful military.

23 January

Americas

Metal shavings stand vertically atop a rare earth magnet

Inder Singh Bisht

Texas Firm to Extract Rare Earths From Electronic Waste for Defense

The US Department of Defense has contracted Rare Resource Recycling to extract rare earth minerals used in defense applications from electronic waste.

Nov- 2024 -

11 November

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Textron to Produce Nine More LCAC 100 Hovercrafts for US Navy

The US Navy has awarded Textron Systems $394.2 million to build nine additional Landing Craft Air Cushion 100-class vessels.

6 November

Americas

The NeuroHawk headgear. Photo: Sense Neuro Diagnostics

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Funds Development of Brain Trauma Headgear Scanner for Combat Zones

The US Department of Defense has awarded Sense Neuro Diagnostics a $2-million contract to support the clinical trial of a traumatic brain injury detection capability for front line care.

Oct- 2024 -

9 October

Americas