Stephen Losey
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Vienna, VA, United States
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Anduril moves into hypersonics with acquisition of rocket motor maker
Anduril's purchase of a rocket maker marks an expansion from its past focus on artificial intelligence, counter-drone systems and autonomous air systems. → Read More
Poll finds continued public support for Ukraine, Taiwan aid
The survey also found a stark generational divide over whether to ban the controversial app TikTok over security concerns. → Read More
House defense bill pushes US Air Force on jet trainer availability
Boeing's T-7 has struggled with safety issues and testing and schedule delays, and lawmakers want the Air Force to speed up the Red Hawk's acquisition. → Read More
Lockheed backs next-gen engine for F-35, drawing rebuke from Pratt
Pratt & Whitney said Lockheed's comment "undermines" the Pentagon's decision to upgrade the F-35's current engines. → Read More
Ukraine to get AMRAAM weapons under $1 billion deal with RTX
Part of the firm-fixed-price deal — the largest ever awarded for AMRAAM weapons — will cover missiles for sale to multiple foreign allies and partners. → Read More
Boeing wants to boost KC-46 defenses as Air Force weighs tanker path
The Air Force wants its next tankers to be able to survive in the contested airspace likely in the nation's next war. → Read More
US Air Force would buy six more F-15EXs in 2025 under draft House bill
Some lawmakers are worried the Air Force plans to retire more than twice the number of fighters than it will buy over the next five years. → Read More
Pentagon pitches six steps to speed up foreign arms sales
“Our allies and partners are a center of gravity and the greatest strategic advantage for the U.S. military.” → Read More
Boeing F-15EX deliveries slip at least six months after quality errors
A government watchdog also warned that cybersecurity vulnerabilities remain the F-15EX’s primary vulnerability. → Read More
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate stand off
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next. → Read More
Joint chiefs vacancies loom amid Tuberville’s Senate standoff
Sen. Tommy Tuberville's blanket hold on military confirmations could create as many as five joint chiefs vacancies. Here's what happens next. → Read More
Gen. CQ Brown: Multiyear missile buys would stabilize industry
The Pentagon needs to give the defense industry a more consistent demand signal, Brown says. → Read More
Lockheed picks engine to bolster interim tanker case for US Air Force
The Air Force is considering skipping a competition for its interim tanker and instead buying more modified KC-46s for Boeing. → Read More
Air Force official’s musings on rogue drone targeting humans go viral
A "thought experiment" from the service that went viral highlights the possible dangers that could come from giving autonomous drones too much power. → Read More
Auditors: Future F-35 cooling needs unknown as DoD eyes engine upgrade
“Without defined [cooling and engine] requirements, the F-35 program is at greater risk of repeating prior missteps,” GAO said. → Read More
Auditors: Over 1 million F-35 spare parts lost by DoD and Lockheed
GAO said some defense officials believe the true amount of lost spare parts may be even higher. → Read More
Biden picks Brown to be Joint Chiefs chairman
President Biden singled out Brown's Accelerate Change or Lose strategy as exactly what the military needs: "General, you're right on." → Read More
GAO blasts T-7 delays, cites ‘tenuous’ Air Force-Boeing relationship
Boeing plans to start building T-7s before the Air Force officially orders them, but GAO worries this could lead to problems down the road. → Read More
Debt breach could damage defense industry, Air Force official says
A debt ceiling breach would be "uncharted territory," Andrew Hunter said — but could do "profound damage" to the defense industry. → Read More
US Air Force plans to award Next Generation Air Dominance deal in 2024
The NGAD solicitation formally begins the process to choose a company to build the Air Force’s next advanced fighter system, which will replace the F-22. → Read More