Nick Wilson
Navy and Marine Corps Reporter at Inside Defense
Navy and Marine Corps Reporter with @insidedefense. Former intern with @Marketplace and reporter with @TheDMG.
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2 weeks ago |
insidedefense.com | Shelley Mesch |Nick Wilson
The Defense Department is hoping the pending congressional reconciliation package will inject $2.1 billion extra to significantly ramp up procurement efforts for the B-21 Raider nuclear bomber, according to budget request documents obtained by Inside Defense . The fiscal year 2026 budget request includes $3.3 billion for B-21 procurement, but that number would rise to $5.4 billion if the reconciliation bill is passed.
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3 weeks ago |
insidedefense.com | Nick Wilson
The Marine Corps is interested in developing a large, unmanned aircraft to autonomously deliver heavy cargo, according to a June 4 request for information seeking industry sources capable of rapidly prototyping, testing and fielding such a system. Naval Air Systems Command is considering awarding an other transaction agreement to begin prototyping this Unmanned Logistics Systems -- Air (ULS-A) in fiscal year 2026, the notice states.
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3 weeks ago |
insidedefense.com | Nick Wilson
House lawmakers are not happy with the lack of line-item budget information provided by the Pentagon to date, especially when it comes to Navy shipbuilding accounts, where vessel procurement plans and funding levels face increased uncertainty, according to the ranking member on the House Armed Services seapower and projection forces subcommittee. At issue, Rep.
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3 weeks ago |
insidedefense.com | Nick Wilson
Defense giant RTX plans to increase its AIM-9X Block II production to 2,500 missiles per year, the company announced today after receiving a $1.1 billion Navy contract modification earlier this week. The award buys a total of 1,756 AIM-9X-4 Block II missiles -- 492 for the Navy, 456 for the Air Force and 808 for foreign military sales customers -- as well as 242 AIM-9X-5 Block II+ missiles for FMS customers, according to a Pentagon contract announcement.
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3 weeks ago |
insidedefense.com | Nick Wilson
The Navy has selected a contractor to dismantle the retired aircraft carrier Enterprise (CVN-65), awarding a $536 million, first-of-its kind contract to NorthStar Maritime Dismantlement Services. NorthStar is tasked with completely dismantling, recycling and disposing of the carrier in Mobile, AL, where the company has partnered with Modern American Recycling and Radiological Services.
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News: The Marine Corps is refining the acquisition strategy for its Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle as budget uncertainty hangs over Pentagon procurement programs. More here:
Marine Corps 'refining acquisition strategy' for ARV as budget questions loom https://t.co/6g6dgNFolZ
News from day #1 of @ModernDayMarine -- USMC will buy ACV-30 vehicles and gun turrets separately before integrating them at NIWC Atlantic. The move is expected to yield "hundreds of millions" in cost savings, according to the program manager. More details here:
Marine Corps awards ACV-30 contracts, plans to buy and integrate turret system separately https://t.co/xRZo0O2Hpf
NEWS: The Navy is claiming $300 million in cost savings after terminating IT contracts and 45 assorted grants and awards identified by DOGE. Canceled IT contracts are in the naval maintenance repair and overhaul (NMRO) logistics program. Read about it here:
Navy cancels DOGE-selected IT contracts and other awards, claiming $300 million cost savings https://t.co/y7Om279xo1