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policy1 day ago•6 min saved

Pentagon halts phase-two CMMC and launches 60-day reform to ease contractor compliance

The Pentagon is suspending phase two of the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) plan and maintaining phase one self-assessments as it launches a 60-day reform review to rebalance the program toward faster capability delivery and lower barriers for small and non-traditional contractors; milestones are paused, with an emphasis on tangible cyber hygiene over costly third-party certifications, a shift supported by the SBA and potentially affecting up to 80,000 defense contractors.

via Federal News Network|

#cmmc #cybersecurity #defense-industrial-base

technology24 days ago•12 min saved

SRMs Shortfalls Threaten U.S. Missile-Defense Readiness

A CSIS interview explains that dwindling solid rocket motor stockpiles, regulatory fragmentation, and inconsistent demand are stressing the U.S. air-and-missile defense industrial base. Experts urge ramped, coordinated production of high- and low-end munitions, expanded drone defenses, and clearer demand signals to preserve deterrence against evolving threats like Shahed drones and cruise-missile–level threats.

via Breaking Defense|

#air-and-missile-defense #defense-industrial-base #deterrence

business28 days ago•12 min saved

OSC backs Phoenix Tailings with $500M loan to boost US rare earths

The U.S. Department of War’s Office of Strategic Capital announced a $500 million conditional loan commitment with Phoenix Tailings, Inc. to scale domestic processing of rare earth elements, aiming to mobilize about $1 billion with private capital for expanding existing facilities and building a new U.S.-based rare earth separation and metallization facility, strengthening the mine‑to‑magnet supply chain and national defense industrial base; the loan will close after standard due diligence and other conditions are met.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|

#business #defense-industrial-base #domestic-supply-chain

defense-and-military1 month ago•14 min saved

America’s Marathon War: Stockpiles, Allies, and a Modern Arsenal

Analyst Mahnken argues that U.S. wars are rarely quick; to prevail in extended conflicts (as with Iran), the United States must combine high-end capability with mass by expanding long-term munitions production, hardening bases, and strengthening the defense industrial base, while relying on allies and adopting new technologies (long-range munitions, directed energy, satellites) and layered defenses to deter and win protracted campaigns across multiple theaters.

via Foreign Affairs|

#allied-cooperation #defense-and-military #defense-industrial-base

world1 month ago•23 min saved

Gates Warns of a Perilous Era as U.S. Faces China, Taiwan and Iran

Former Defense Secretary Robert Gates warns we are in a dangerous era with nuclear-armed rivals in Europe and Asia, notes China is closing the gap with the U.S. economically and technologically, and says the Xi–Trump meeting aimed to maintain a floor on ties rather than deliver decisive outcomes. He supports advancing Taiwan arms sales despite a backlog and urges rapid expansion of U.S. defense production to replenish stockpiles used in Ukraine. On Iran, he argues the only way to end its nuclear program is through negotiation that removes or dilutes enriched uranium, cautions the president cannot walk away and Israel cannot settle the issue alone, and critiques Netanyahu’s past assessments. He also discusses domestic Pentagon reforms and leadership shakeups, defends William & Mary against claims it’s a “woke” indoctrination center, and warns Cuba presents a risk of a new mass exodus if stability deteriorates.

via CBS News|

#china #defense-industrial-base #geopolitics

world2 months ago•7 min saved

Ceasefire Spotlight: Finite U.S. Advanced Munitions Raise Long-Term Readiness Questions

As the U.S. leverages a ceasefire with Iran to re-arm, officials warn that while it possesses advanced capabilities, its munitions stocks are finite and replenishment will take years, prompting ramped-up production and investment in the defense industrial base to maintain readiness across theaters.

via CBS News|

#defense-industrial-base #jassm #munitions-stockpiles

world5 months ago•16 min saved

China’s Tech Lifeline Fuels Russia’s Drone and Missile Production, ISW Finds

ISW reports China is quietly supplying Russia with hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of dual-use tech—CNC machines, microchips, memory boards, bearings and other components—to the Russian defense industrial base, enabling production of Oreshnik missiles and Shahed drones without direct weapon transfers. Ukrainian forces conducted night strikes near the front and in the near rear on Jan 27–28, targeting manpower concentrations, drone-control points, depots, and other targets, while advancing near Pokrovsk as Kyiv counters Russian gains and sustains a mid-range strike campaign. Across multiple axes, Russian offensives remained limited with Ukrainian forces maintaining positions or making localized advances; Russia also conducted long-range strikes against Ukrainian infrastructure, including oil facilities near Voronezh. Belarus activity was minimal.,

via Institute for the Study of War|

#china-russia-cooperation #defense-industrial-base #oreshnik-missiles

defense5 months ago•38 min saved

The DoD's 2026 National Defense Strategy: Swagger Without Substantive Plan

Mark Hertling argues the 2026 National Defense Strategy is more political rhetoric than a usable plan: it substitutes swagger for analytical rigor, and its four lines of effort (homeland defense, Indo-Pacific deterrence, alliances, and industrial base) lack clear prioritization or credible execution. A true strategy should translate goals into budgets, force design, readiness, and concrete ally engagement, rather than a wish list that relies on untested assumptions and grand assertions.

via The Bulwark|

#alliances #defense #defense-industrial-base

defense5 months ago•13 min saved

NDS Signals a Homeland-First Realignment of U.S. Defense

GMF analysts argue the National Defense Strategy signals a homeland-first realignment: the U.S. prioritizes Western Hemisphere threats, border security, and burden-sharing with allies while shrinking its global leadership footprint, potentially weakening deterrence against China and Russia. It reshapes NATO and European defense, elevates domestic operations and defense-industrial revitalization, and depends on continued bipartisan support in Congress. The analysis also highlights Arctic security, alliance cohesion, and the risks to morale and recruitment from intensified homefront deployments.

via German Marshall Fund of the United States|

#border-security #defense #defense-industrial-base

defense5 months ago•6 min saved

Homeland-First Defense: US Reorients Strategy Toward Allies and Domestic Shield

The 2026 National Defense Strategy pivots from expansive overseas deployments to homeland protection, designates NATO and regional partners as lead defenders in Europe and the Indo-Pacific, accelerates US defense production, and emphasizes deterrence and readiness while removing climate security from threat assessments.

via Indian Defence Review|

#alliances #defense #defense-industrial-base

world6 months ago•4 min saved

U.S. and Global Actions in Venezuela and Domestic Incidents

The U.S. successfully captured Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro in a military operation, seized suspicious vessels violating sanctions, and launched a campaign to rebuild America's defense industrial base and recruit new military personnel, emphasizing strength and security in the Western Hemisphere.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|

#defense-industrial-base #maduro #sanctioned-vessels

politics6 months ago•1 min saved

Secretary of War Launches 'Arsenal of Freedom' Tour to Boost National Morale

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth's 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour aims to revitalize America's manufacturing sector and strengthen national security by emphasizing the importance of a robust Defense Industrial Base, promoting faster, innovative defense acquisition processes, and rallying the American workforce to support the peace through strength agenda.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|

#arsenal-of-freedom #defense-industrial-base #manufacturing

defense-technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Pentagon's Acquisition Chief Identifies Urgent Counter-Drone Crisis Amid Global Conflicts

The Pentagon's Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition and Sustainment, Bill LaPlante, has emphasized the urgent need for counter-drone technology, comparing it to the demand for 155mm artillery shells in conflict zones like Ukraine and Gaza. The Defense Department is pushing for advanced capabilities in response to the increasing use of drones against U.S. forces. LaPlante highlighted the importance of ramping up production capacity and funding for counter-UAS systems, stating that the industrial base must be able to produce them at high numbers. However, the Pentagon has yet to determine the exact quantity required, and the lack of a full-year appropriation passed by Congress may hinder production increases.

via Defense News|

#counter-drone-technology #defense-industrial-base #defense-technology

defense-industry2 years ago•3 min saved

US Arms Industry Struggles to Compete with China's Military Advancements

An unreleased draft of a new Pentagon report warns that the US defense industry is struggling to keep up with competitors like China in a high-tech arms race. The report states that the US defense industrial base lacks the capacity, capability, responsiveness, and resilience required to meet military production needs at speed and scale. It highlights the need for the Pentagon to tap into the expertise of small tech firms while supporting traditional companies to develop new technology faster. The report also emphasizes the importance of a resilient and innovative supply chain, investment in smaller businesses, and collaboration with domestic and foreign entities to address the challenges.

via POLITICO|

#china #defense-industrial-base #defense-industry

defense-and-security2 years ago•8 min saved

"Enhancing Security Cooperation: A Priority for Global Stability"

The United States is facing challenges in security cooperation as it seeks to compete with Russia and China. Shortcomings in the defense industrial base, a flawed approach to security cooperation, and frustrations with foreign military sales are hindering Washington's ability to produce and transfer weapons effectively. To address these issues, the administration and Congress need to create a comprehensive framework that expands and fortifies the defense industrial base, streamlines military sales processes, and properly conceptualizes security cooperation within the context of great-power competition. Without resolving these problems, America's allies and potential partners will continue to lack the necessary weapons to strengthen their security.

via War On The Rocks|

#defense-and-security #defense-industrial-base #great-power-competition