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Pentagon Awards Raytheon $6.3B Contract to Scale SM-3 Interceptor Production

The U.S. Department of War has awarded Raytheon a multi-year contract worth up to $6.3 billion to produce Standard Missile-3 Block IB interceptors. The deal, valued at $4.4 billion for the base period with options for an additional $2 billion, aims to replenish missile defense inventories and break manufacturing bottlenecks. Production will occur in Tucson, Arizona, and Huntsville, Alabama, through 2034.

via Breaking Defense|

#defense-and-military #defense-contracts #department-of-war

politics2 months ago•6 min saved

Hard-right NDAA passes House, signaling Trump-aligned defense push

House Republicans narrowly approved a $1.15 trillion National Defense Authorization Act along party lines, advancing a hard-right agenda that would rename the Pentagon the Department of War, curb gender-affirming care, ease firearms on bases, and attach the SAVE America Act; Democrats won some provisions, but Senate prospects are uncertain amid partisan fights over Trump-era defense priorities, the Iran war, and NATO troop levels.

via Politico|

#defense-spending #department-of-war #donald-trump

politics4 months ago•6 min saved

GOP pushes permanent Department of War rename in defense bill

The House Armed Services Committee voted along party lines to codify Donald Trump’s effort to rename the Department of Defense the Department of War as part of the annual defense policy bill; proponents argue it signals resolve, but the move carries an estimated $125 million cost and faces Senate hurdles, while the legal DoD name remains in effect until Congress acts amid broader debates over the $1 trillion NDAA and the Iran conflict.

via Politico|

#department-of-war #dod-rename #house-armed-services-committee

military1 year ago•2 min saved

Hegseth Hosts Unprecedented Military Leadership Gathering

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is holding a surprise meeting with top military leaders to promote a new vision for the US military, emphasizing the 'warrior ethos' and new standards, in a show of force and leadership reinforcement, with plans to publicly release his speech.

via CNN|

#department-of-war #hegseth #military

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Debate Over Rebranding the Pentagon and Military Agencies

Jimmy Fallon and other comedians humorously critique President Trump's renaming of the Department of Defense to the Department of War, highlighting the cost and satirical implications, while also touching on Trump's recent activities and upcoming TV promotions.

via The New York Times|

#comedy #department-of-war #entertainment

defense1 year ago•1 min saved

Pentagon Rebranding Sparks Confusion and Controversy

The article discusses a recent rebranding at the Pentagon, where the Space Force's Combat Forces Command remains, and highlights the evolving military perspective on space as a war-fighting domain, with officials openly discussing offensive capabilities in space amidst a broader 'vibe shift' towards a warrior ethos in the US military.

via Ars Technica|

#defense #department-of-war #military

world1 year ago•2 min saved

Controversy Over Rebranding of U.S. Defense Institutions

Despite President Trump's executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, the Defense Language Institute in Monterey has stated it has no plans to change its name, and the institute continues to refer to itself as DLIFLC.

via KSBW|

#defense-language-institute #department-of-war #name-change

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Chicago and Illinois Respond to Trump's Threats and Calls for Federal Action

President Trump posted a provocative meme threatening Chicago with a military-style crackdown amid planned immigration enforcement, prompting strong condemnation from Illinois officials and concerns over authoritarianism.

via CNN|

#chicago #department-of-war #immigration-crackdown

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Chicago Prepares for Trump’s Aggressive Immigration and Security Measures

President Trump threatened to deploy the 'Department of WAR' on Chicago amid escalating immigration enforcement operations, prompting strong responses from Illinois officials and protests, amid concerns of potential escalation and political tensions.

via Axios|

#chicago #department-of-war #immigration

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Rebrands Pentagon as Department of War, Sparks Mixed Reactions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to restore the historic name 'Department of War' as a secondary title for the Department of Defense, emphasizing strength and readiness, and signaling a focus on projecting power and national security.

via The White House (.gov)|

#department-of-war #donald-trump #executive-order

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump Rebrands Pentagon as 'Department of War' Amid Criticism

President Trump signed an executive order to rebrand the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reviving the original name from 1789 to 1947, as a symbolic move to emphasize military strength, despite ongoing conflicts and controversy over recent military actions.

via The Guardian|

#department-of-war #executive-order #military

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

Trump Signs Order to Rebrand Defense Department as Department of War

President Trump plans to rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War, citing the former's stronger historical connotation, though this change would require congressional approval and be costly. The move reflects a desire to evoke a more aggressive military stance, reminiscent of the department's earlier name before World War II.

via vox.com|

#department-of-defense #department-of-war #military

politics1 year ago•3 min saved

Trump Plans to Rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War

President Trump plans to temporarily rename the Department of Defense to the Department of War through an executive order, citing historical reasons and a desire to project military strength, despite legal and political controversies and the need for congressional approval for a permanent change.

via Euronews.com|

#defense #department-of-war #military

us-politics1 year ago•14 min saved

Trump's Legal and Trade Challenges Intensify Amid Calls to Rebrand Pentagon

Donald Trump faces criticism for planning to rebrand the Pentagon as the 'Department of War' through an executive order, aiming to portray the US military as more aggressive, but opponents argue it is a costly move that politicizes the military and undermines national security.

via The Guardian|

#criticism #department-of-war #military

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

Trump to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

President Trump plans to sign an executive order to rename the Department of Defense as the Department of War, reverting to a historic name, and allowing officials to use 'war' in their titles, though the move's legality without congressional approval is uncertain.

via NPR|

#defense-department #department-of-war #executive-order