The U.S. Navy’s top officer stepped aside Aug. 14, meaning that three services are without Senate-confirmed leaders amid an ongoing hold by a lone senator.
The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) plans to launch the two prototype satellites for its Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor system later this year.
The U.S. Army plans to increase its Patriot missile defense units even as it faces intense recruiting issues sparked by a congressional push to grow its force.
Leidos has received a $48 million contract to start training the U.S. Army's future high-altitude intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance pilots.