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Fort Belvoir, Va  –   The United States Army is currently executing the most significant overhaul of its acquisition enterprise in decades, designed specifically to increase modernization, reduce bureaucracy, and get critical warfighting capabilities into the hands of America’s Soldiers as fast as possible. This new powerhouse organization marks a fundamental shift in how the Army develops and delivers technology, unifying the teams behind the Soldier and ground combat systems into a single, integrated enterprise – Capability Program Executive (CPE) Ground. This change occurs as the Army is undergoing a deliberate transformation – altering our acquisition enterprise to match the speed, complexity,…

For a long time, the Iranian government has treated free internet access as a privilege that is extended by the state to those willing to carry its message and withheld from everyone else. Around four hours after Israeli and American strikes began, internet traffic collapsed by 98 percent — a near-total blackout. Iran’s communications infrastructure was deliberately dismantled by the government and internet traffic was completely halted. The strikes were made by the Iranian government’s adversaries aimed at military installations, capabilities, and senior political and military leadership. The internet blackout was imposed by the government, aimed at the Iranian people.…

Menaced by an aggressive Russia and no longer able to count on the United States for its security, the European Union is scrambling to chart a way forward. For decades, Europe assumed that its U.S. ally would come to its defense if the continent faced a direct attack from its neighbor to the east. But U.S. President Donald Trump’s hostility toward Europe—demonstrated by his insults and threats during the war with Iran—has cast serious doubt on that arrangement. The question, now, is how to make sure Europe can defend itself.The EU has responded to the crisis by developing new institutions…

One-time UFC title challenger Anthony Smith surged back into the win column at Gamebred Bareknuckle MMA on Friday, handily defeating Octagon alumnus Chase Sherman in the evening’s main event. Smith came out leading the dance early, pumping his jab and clipping Sherman with a left hand before scoring the first and only takedown he’d need after catching one of Sherman’s body kicks. With his opponent on the mat, it felt like just a matter of time before Smith would get the finish one way or another. As it turned out, that moment came after Sherman gave up his back while…

HMAS Parramatta (FFH 154), an Anzac-class frigate of the Royal Australian Navy. Credit: © BAE Systems. BAE Systems Australia – Maritime and BMT have secured the Anzac-class Designer Support Contract (DSC) to provide ongoing engineering services and sustainment for the Royal Australian Navy’s Anzac-class frigates.   The contract, valued at A$163m ($114m) across seven years, focuses on maintaining and enhancing the operational capability of the fleet. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more BAE Systems Australia – Maritime is the primary contractor for the DSC, with BMT contributing its naval engineering expertise.   The partnership, referred to as DSC-West,…

The U.S. Air Force has begun early market research for the remanufacture of a key defensive electronic warfare component used on the B-2 Spirit stealth bomber. A sources sought notice published April 10 by DLA Aviation in Oklahoma City identifies the requirement as the B-2 Receiver Countermeasure. Responses are due by April 17, making this […]

The TWZ Newsletter Weekly insights and analysis on the latest developments in military technology, strategy, and foreign policy. A new and not immediately recognizable launcher has emerged on the U.S. Navy’s Arleigh Burke class destroyer USS Carl M. Levin. Last year, launchers for Coyote counter-drone interceptors appeared in the same general location on two other Burkes, the USS Bainbridge and the USS Winston S. Churchill. The Navy is currently known to be exploring several other options for integrating lower-cost anti-drone interceptors on various warships to bolster their defenses against this ever-growing threat. The new launcher could also be for deploying…

BAE Systems (LON: BA) has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin manufacturing M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 Towed 155mm Howitzer. This contract supports the Army’s robust artillery capability needs and for the first time ensures a second source producer of M776 cannons—the main armament for the M777 system used in critical operations across the globe today. Establishing U.S.-based second source production of the M776 cannon allows the Army to acquire necessary firepower at a much faster pace, further contributing to Soldier readiness and the resilience of America’s defense industrial base. “Our team is laser-focused on…

Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme. Kongsberg Maritime press release: Kongsberg Maritime has signed a contract to supply 18 large Kamewa waterjets for the Indian Navy’s Next Generation Missile Vessel (NGMV) programme. Each of the vessels will feature waterjets, delivering exceptional speed and manoeuvrability for high-performance naval operations. The NGMV fleet is being built by Cochin Shipyard Limited and will play a critical role in India’s maritime defence strategy. This contract marks Kongsberg Maritime’s largest single waterjet order to date and signals a strong return to large waterjet…

Viviane Araujo will make her PFL debut Saturday night in Chicago, battling Shanna Young in a preliminary bout at the Wintrust Arena, and vows to make a great first impression.Young is also a former UFC fighter, victorious in only one of her four octagon appearances between 2020 and 2022, who now returns to PFL two years after her last appearance under the company’s banner. Araujo, on the other hand, fought 13 times in the UFC cage for a record of 7-6, topping the likes of Roxanne Modafferi, Alexis Davis, Andrea Lee and Jennifer Maia.“Looking at my history and seeing everything…