The Department of War, in cooperation with Northrop Grumman and Lockheed Martin, today announced two framework agreements to expand production capacity of critical missile-interceptor components. These historic agreements are critical to ensuring long-term demand signals flow to key suppliers, allowing Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) production to triple and quadruple, respectively. This effort to stabilize supply chains for our most important interceptors advances President Trump's and Secretary Hegseth's joint vision to build the Arsenal of Freedom, accelerate delivery of critical capabilities, and reinforce the Nation's integrated air and missile defense. “Building the Arsenal of Freedom requires robust, dynamic supply chains at every level of the industrial base,” said Michael P. Duffey, Under Secretary of War for Acquisition and Sustainment. “Framework agreements with munition components suppliers like Northrop Gr...
What do Sza, Doechi, Marvin Gay and Johnny Cash have in common? All of their music landed on former President Barack Obama's Summer Play List. He has continued this tradition since he left office. The list always reflects a diverse range of genres and styles. Offering fans a curated snapshot of his seasonal listening habits each summer, this time is more colorful. The list opens with “The Song of Good Hope” by Glen Hansard, a tribute to the late Irish American musician who died at the age of 56 in a motorcycle crash on July 29. Other notable tracks include Noah Kahan’s “Doors”, Charley Crockett’s “One Eyed Jack”, Kelela’s “Idea 1”, Mumford & Sons’ “Rubber Band Man”, RAYE’s “Where Is My Husband!”, Drake’s “Ran to Atlanta”, Tyla & Zara Larsson’s “She Did It Again”, and BossMan Dlow’s “Motion Party.” Obama also included soul and R&B legends like Marvin Gaye, Nina Simone, Chaka Khan, The Temptations, and Johnny Cash, alongside modern acts such as Anderson .Paak, SZA, Doec...