Biden signs CHIPS and Science Act to spur US-made national security technologies
The new law provides roughly $52.7 billion to help drive semiconductor research and innovation.
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Biden, visiting Javelin missile factory, urges Congress to pass CHIPS semiconductor funding
The CHIPS Act is intended to boost domestic production of semiconductors that are critical for U.S. military systems and a wide variety of commercial products.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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