Washington Post
• Tara Copp
The USS George H.W. Bush strike group is nearing the Middle East, underscoring a watched U.S. naval posture as President Trump demands progress in peace negotiations with Tehran. The deployment follows a broader build-up that officials described as aimed at sustaining operations and logistics, not escalation.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The latest order for L3Harris' Global 6500-based Aeris X platform follows a competitive win in South Korea last year. Military systems integrator L3Harris has secured another order for its new airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, and plans to compete for other open opportunities in Canada and Europe.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: The Cameri, Italy-based facility got a deep cleaning in the hopes of staving off the further spread of COVID-19.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: The Air Force's top general stressed that the program would get back on track after COVID-19 subsides.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: Boeing says it is trying to "minimize this suspension's impact on the company's ability to deliver and support its defense and space programs.".
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
By Breaking Defense: Supporters say the program could enhance national security by strengthening DoD’s energy sources. Critics, meanwhile, have argued that ANPI’s benefits are illusory, and come with too much cost and risk.
Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
By Ars Technica: They’re putting operational systems up within orbit reach of our high-value satellites.".
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed Martin is hammering out the details on a F-35 block buy proposal that could shave $2 billion off the total cost of the purchase.
Aviation Today
• Matthew Beinart
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
