APRIL 21, 2026 - The Global Positioning System Next Generation Operational Control System program was cancelled by the Defense Acquisition Executive on April 17, based upon the recommendation of the acting service acquisition executive. OCX was intended to update command and control of the GPS satellite constellation, replacing the current system, known as the Architecture … [Read more...]
Navy Releases FY27 Budget Request
APRIL 21, 2026 - The Department of the Navy released their Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 President’s Budget request today focused on restoring American maritime dominance with a total Navy topline of $377.5B, an increase of more than $70.B compared to last year. This generational investment in our future fleet represents a 23% growth over the previous fiscal year and signals a clear … [Read more...]
Coast Guard’s Sole Heavy Icebreaker Returns Home
APRIL 21, 2026 — The crew aboard the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) returned home to Seattle on April 13, following a 146-day Antarctic deployment in support of Operation Deep Freeze (ODF) 2026. Polar Star departed Seattle Nov. 20, traveling more than 20,000 nautical miles through ocean and ice to complete ODF 2026. ODF is the logistical support provided by the … [Read more...]
Contracting at the Speed of Hypersonic
APRIL 21, 2026 - Speed defines the Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, Dark Eagle. But long before the system moves at hypersonic velocity, precision behind the scenes makes that speed possible. Army Contracting Command – Redstone Arsenal (ACC-RSA) awarded a $2.7 billion contract March 31 supporting Dark Eagle, marking a major milestone achieved ahead of an accelerated … [Read more...]
HIMARS Deployed in the Philippines
APRIL 21, 2026 — For the first time in its history, the 25th Infantry Division was able to successfully and rapidly forward-deploy a full high mobility launch rocket system in the Philippines. U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Jonathan Velishka, deputy commanding general of the 25th Infantry Division, explained how remarkable it was that the battalion was able to accomplish the live-fire on … [Read more...]