US Denies Mistral’s Protest Over $990M Switchblade Deal With AeroVironment
The US Government Accountability Office has rejected Mistral’s bid to overturn the US Army’s $990-million contract for Switchblade loitering munitions awarded to AeroVironment.
Half of US Navy’s Amphibious Fleet in ‘Poor Condition’: GAO
A Government Accountability Office report has revealed that at least half of the US Navy’s amphibious warfare fleet is in poor condition, compromising its readiness for deployment.
US Army’s Watercraft Fleet Readiness Falls Below 40%: GAO
The US Army has struggled to maintain its watercraft fleet readiness, with fewer than 40 percent of vessels capable of performing missions in 2024.
L3Harris Challenges US Army’s $991M HADES Spy Plane Deal With Sierra Nevada
L3Harris is disputing the US Army’s decision to select Sierra Nevada Corporation for its nearly $1-billion HADES spy plane program.
Mistral Challenges US Army’s $990M Loitering Munition Deal With AeroVironment
Mistral has filed a petition to reconsider the US Army’s nearly $1-billion contract with AeroVironment for Switchblade loitering munitions.
US Army Modernization Lacks Planning, Preparation: GAO
The US Government Accountability Office has flagged the army’s ongoing modernization drive, saying new assets are being delivered to troops without adequate planning.
US Air Force’s F-35 Program to Face Further Unforeseen Delays: GAO
The US Air Force’s F-35 program should brace for further delays stemming from the late arrival of key aircraft components.
US Army Seeks $2.4B to Improve Soldiers’ Living Conditions
The US Army is asking Congress to approve a $2.4 billion proposed budget to improve troops’ living conditions in barracks.
Pentagon ‘No Clear Guidance’ for Tracking Weapons Deliveries to Ukraine: GAO
The US Department of Defense does not have clear guidance on how to properly track weapons deliveries to Ukraine, a government watchdog has revealed.
US Military Facing Shortage of Mental Health Workers: GAO
The US military is facing a shortage of mental health workers, forcing troops to seek help elsewhere and wait for weeks to receive appointments, a government study found.
Only 55% of US F-35s ‘Mission Capable:’ GAO
The US Government Accountability Office has found that only a little more than half of the country’s F-35 fighter jets were “mission capable” as of March 2023.
US ‘Global Train and Equip’ Projects Experience ‘Persistent Issues’: GAO
A US government watchdog has found that the country’s "Global Train and Equip" program experienced issues in delivery and equipment provision.
USAF KC-46A Tanker Still Facing Six Serious Problems to Address: Official
A US Air Force official has revealed that the country’s KC-46A Pegasus refueler aircraft still has six “category one” deficiencies to address.
US Army’s Bradley Replacement Program Lacks Validity, Reliability: GAO
The US Army’s Optionally Manned Fighting Vehicle program lacks validity and reliability in structure and operational concepts, according to the Government Accountability Office.
US Upholds $9.7B JLTV Deal With AM General, Rejects Oshkosh Protest
The US government has upheld the army’s decision to award a $9.7-billion Joint Light Tactical Vehicle contract to AM General instead of Oshkosh.
Three Irish soldiers injured in IED blast east of Gao in Mali
Three Irish soldiers sustained minor injuries when an improvised explosive device exploded near their convoy east of Gao in eastern Mali
Mali to launch major new military Operation Maliko to counter terrorism and assert state authority
Mali is to launch a new military operation in seven troubled regions in the east and center to counter terrorist threats and assert state authority
Barkhane operations kill more than 30 ‘terrorists’ in Mali
More than 30 "terrorists" were killed during a series of one-off operations conducted by the France-led Operation Barkhane force in Mali
