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A U.S. Marine Corps Low Altitude Air Defense (LAAD) Basic Gunner Course student assigned to the LAAD Training Section, Air Control Training Squadron, Marine Corps Communications-Electronics School fires an FIM-92 Stinger missile aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center, Twentynine Palms, California, July 16, 2021. The purpose of the exercise was to certify entry level LAAD students to fire the FIM-92 Stinger missile, a graduation prerequisite before moving to the Fleet Marine Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Colton Brownlee)

Ursa Major tackles US solid rocket motor shortage with 3D printing

“We’ve adapted our extensive experience in additive manufacturing, materials development, and propulsion production to the most pressing problems facing the SRM industry,” Ursa Major CEO Joe Laurienti…

Nov 20, 2023 By Mikayla Easley

WASHINGTON, DC – APRIL 28: U.S. President Joe Biden gestures as he gives remarks on providing additional support to Ukraine’s war efforts against Russia from the Roosevelt Room of the White House on April 28, 2022 in Washington, DC. Alongside a new supplemental aid request to the U.S. Congress, President Biden proposed turning assets from Russian oligarchs seized through sanctions into funding to rebuild Ukraine. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)

White House wants $550M for new critical munitions acquisition fund

The initiative is part of a broader request for $33 billion in supplemental funding for Ukraine.

Apr 28, 2022 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Marine fires an FIM- 92 Stinger missile during a live fire training exercise. (U.S. Marine Corps Photo by Lance Cpl. Cody J. Ohira)

Upgraded Stinger missile could be fielded in the next year or two, Army chief says

The Department of Defense is working on an improved version of the man-portable Stinger anti-aircraft system.

Mar 31, 2022 By Jon Harper

A U.S. Marine launches a Switchblade 300 10C system during a training exercise (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Alexis Moradian)

Army acquisition executive sees potential for greater investment in loitering munitions

Loitering munitions differ from the larger unmanned platforms that gained fame during the post-9/11 wars.

Mar 25, 2022 By Jon Harper

William A. LaPlante (U.S. Air Force photo/Scott M. Ash)

Nominee for Pentagon’s top acquisition post intends to prioritize munitions

The importance of advanced munitions has been highlighted in recent weeks during Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Mar 22, 2022 By Jon Harper

U.S. Army Soldiers fire a Stinger Missile, during a live-fire training exercise. (U.S. Army Photo by Spc. Kyle Edwards)

US sending slew of additional weapons to Ukraine to thwart Russian invaders

President Biden has authorized the transfer of $800 million worth of additional weapons and equipment.

Mar 16, 2022 By Jon Harper