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DoD S-band needed for Golden Dome, border defense threatened by spectrum auction plans: CSIS

1 day ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens |Carley Welch

WASHINGTON — Congressional plans under consideration to open S-band spectrum used exclusively by the Defense Department to commercial 5G networks will jam a bevy of radars used by the military for air and missile defense, just as President Donald Trump’s Golden Dome initiative is getting off the ground.
EXCLUSIVE: Eyeing risk of radar ‘delays,’ Lockheed proposes new F-35 fuselage design

2 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Michael Marrow |Valerie Insinna

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon has maintained that a new radar for the F-35 would be ready for the plane’s Lot 17 airframes, which began production this year. But the CEO of F-35 prime contractor Lockheed Martin has quietly warned the Air Force of “risks” in the radar’s delivery schedule, leading the defense giant to craft workarounds that currently center on Lot 20, according to a letter obtained by Breaking Defense.
CYBERCOM elevates defensive office in 'net positive' for cybersecurity mission: Analysts

2 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Carley Welch

WASHINGTON — The Joint Force Headquarters-Department of Defense Information Network (JFHQ-DODIN) has been officially elevated to a sub-unified command under US Cyber Command, in a move analysts said could give a bureaucratic boost to the military’s defensive cyber mission. The JFHQ-DODIN became the Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command (DCDC) on May 28, according to a spokesperson for the command.
Less ships, more bombs: Senate unveils its version of $150B defense reconciliation package

2 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Valerie Insinna

WASHINGTON — The Senate Armed Services Committee version of the $150 billion defense reconciliation bill roughly mirrors the House version, but makes spending adjustments to key areas like shipbuilding, nuclear modernization and munitions.
Pentagon names its picks for chiefs of CENTCOM, AFRICOM, SOCOM

2 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Aaron Mehta |Lee Ferran

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon today announced its nominations for new leaders for US Central Command, Africa Command and Special Operations Command. For CENTCOM, the nominee is Vice Adm. Brad Cooper, currently the deputy commander of US CENTCOM. He previously served as commander of US Fifth Fleet, where he established the Navy’s first unmanned and AI task force.
Space Force awards BAE $1.2B for missile warning sats in MEO

3 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Theresa Hitchens

WASHINGTON — The Space Force has awarded BAE Systems $1.2 billion to build 10 satellites for its new missile warning constellation to track hypersonic cruise missiles as well as ballistic missiles.
Confusion, concern about Air Guard plans follow Trump's Selfridge shift

3 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Valerie Insinna

WASHINGTON — In late April President Donald Trump stood before members of the Michigan National Guard and proclaimed that he would replace the A-10 Warthogs currently operated by Selfridge Air National Guard Base’s 107th Fighter Squadron with new Boeing-made F-15EXs set to begin arriving in fiscal 2028. “In recent years, many in Michigan have feared for the future of the base,” Trump said. “They’ve been calling everybody, but the only one that mattered was Trump.
GE, Kratos broaden engine partnership, targeting 'lower end' CCA

3 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Michael Marrow

EVENDALE, Ohio — GE Aerospace and Kratos are kicking off development of a new engine to power “lower end” designs of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone wingmen, the two companies revealed today, expanding their existing partnership for producing a family of more affordable engines. The new engine, dubbed the GEK1500, offers 1,500 pounds of thrust, and a prototype is expected to be demonstrated in 2026, GE and Kratos officials told reporters here during a visit to GE’s facilities on Monday.
Michael Duffey confirmed as Pentagon’s chief weapons buyer

3 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Valerie Insinna

WASHINGTON — The Senate today confirmed Michael Duffey to be the Pentagon’s next acquisition czar, installing a previous Defense Department official as its leader responsible for overseeing weapons programs. Duffey, confirmed in a 51-46 vote, was nominated in December. Duffey previously worked as the associate director at the Office of Management and Budget during Trump’s first term, and has held multiple jobs at the Pentagon over 14 years of service.
DIU launches Project G.I. to speed UAS development with $20M prize pool

4 days ago | breakingdefense.com | Carley Welch

WASHINGTON — In another effort to speed up drone acquisition, the Defense Innovation Unit (DIU) is using a “new and agile” process to develop and deploy uncrewed systems at faster speeds and larger scales, the agency announced today. The new process, dubbed Project G.I., aims to include more feedback and hands-on experience from troops operating uncrewed systems at each stage of the development process.