#Procurement

The US Army’s fiscal 2027 budget request would nearly double procurement funding for small counter-UAS capabilities, reflecting the service’s push for a layered systems-of-systems approach.

NASA has issued its final request for proposals for a Mars telecommunications network, setting a June 15 deadline and reaffirming eligibility rules tied to earlier Mars sample return design studies.

A proposed jump in U.S. Space Force funding could trigger the biggest military space buildup in decades, but suppliers are hesitating to expand without firmer commitments on procurement and timing.

The U.S. Air Force is asking Congress for nearly $1 billion to begin buying its first Collaborative Combat Aircraft, signaling that semi-autonomous wingmen are moving from experimentation into the planned force structure

Belgium has launched a major tender for counter-drone systems, drawing interest from U.S. and European defense firms as governments move quickly to close gaps exposed by recent drone incidents.

In his first public remarks as acting Secretary of the Navy, Hung Cao told industry that the service wants more suppliers, faster change and more flexible sourcing, especially for munitions.

The Department of the Air Force says it wants multi-year procurement authority for aircraft and spacecraft, arguing annual buying cycles no longer match major production programs.

Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order requiring AI safeguards for state contractors, adding a state-level compliance layer as federal policy moves in a different direction.

NATO says allies collectively need up to $145 billion in missiles, bombs, drones, and air defense capacity, underscoring how fast procurement has become the alliance’s central security problem.

The U.S. Army says it has lowered bureaucratic barriers for companies seeking access to premier test ranges, including Dugway Proving Ground, in a bid to accelerate military innovation and procurement.