U.S. defense budget prioritizes F-47 fighter with $5 billion request while Navy’s F/A-XX receives limited funding
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 defense budget proposal allocates significantly more funding to the Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter than to the Navy’s F/A-XX program.
Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia after port visit as Carrier Strike Group continues global deployment operations
The U.S. Navy said the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day visit from March 28 to April 2.
U.S. Army and Navy conduct successful test launch of common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy have conducted a successful test launch of a common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
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U.S. defense budget prioritizes F-47 fighter with $5 billion request while Navy’s F/A-XX receives limited funding
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 defense budget proposal allocates significantly more funding to the Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter than to the Navy’s F/A-XX program.
U.S. forces rescue downed F-15E crew in daring two-day CSAR mission deep inside Iran amid intense combat conditions
The U.S. administration announced on April 5 the successful completion of a combat search and rescue mission to recover both crew members of a downed Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.
Boeing Canada invests in Vac Aero to expand domestic aerospace manufacturing and strengthen CP8A Poseidon supply chain
Boeing Canada has committed C$7 million to Vac Aero International Inc. to support expanded manufacturing capabilities under the CP8A Poseidon Industrial and Technological Benefits program.
EOS wins $12M U.S. remote weapon system contracts and advances conditional South Korea laser deal
EOS said it has secured two new U.S. contracts worth a combined $12 million for remote weapon systems while continuing discussions on a conditional laser weapons agreement in South Korea.
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U.S. Army provides Abrams tank familiarization to German forces during joint training in Lithuania
The U.S. Army conducted joint training with German forces in Lithuania, providing hands-on familiarization with the M1A2 Abrams main battle tank.
IDV opens new production line in Brazil for LMV-BR 2 vehicles to support army contract and future exports
IDV, a company of Leonardo, has inaugurated a new production line in Sete Lagoas, Minas Gerais, dedicated to the LMV-BR 2 multirole vehicle.
Romania balks at Rheinmetall over alleged price hikes as SAFE procurement programme faces rising political pressure
Romania pushes back against reported price hikes of up to 30% in SAFE-funded defence programmes, calling for fair and transparent engagement from suppliers.
U.S. Army updates doctrine across force to integrate drone lessons and achieve ‘drone dominance’
The U.S. Army is implementing a force-wide overhaul of its operational doctrine to incorporate lessons from the growing use of uncrewed aircraft systems.
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HII redelivers USS New Jersey attack submarine to U.S. Navy after post-shakedown maintenance at Newport News
HII has redelivered the Virginia-class fast attack submarine USS New Jersey (SSN 796) to the U.S. Navy following completion of post-shakedown availability work.
BAE Systems highlights role of cyber capabilities in strengthening AUKUS partnership and Indo-Pacific security
BAE Systems Australia has outlined the growing importance of cyber capabilities within the AUKUS trilateral security partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States.
U.S. Department of War proposes $65.8 billion shipbuilding budget for 2027, highest level in decades
The U.S. Department of War has requested $65.8 billion for shipbuilding in its fiscal 2027 budget, one of the largest proposals since the Korean War.
Lockheed Martin secures $1.36 billion contract to advance Conventional Prompt Strike hypersonic missile program
The U.S. Department of War has awarded a contract modification worth approximately $1.356 billion to Lockheed Martin to advance the Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) hypersonic missile programme.
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U.S. Strategic Command conducts Aurora Pulse exercise to address electromagnetic spectrum challenges in modern warfare
The U.S. Strategic Command hosted a first-of-its-kind electromagnetic spectrum tabletop exercise, Aurora Pulse, from March 24 to 26.
Rocket Lab wins $190 million U.S. defense contract for 20 HASTE hypersonic test launches
Rocket Lab has secured a $190 million contract for 20 hypersonic test launches using its HASTE vehicle under a U.S. Department of War programme.
Boeing-built core stage powers NASA Artemis II launch as Orion begins first crewed lunar mission in decades
Boeing said the core stage it built for NASA’s Space Launch System rocket successfully powered the launch of the Artemis II mission.
Lockheed Martin-built Orion spacecraft launches NASA Artemis II crew on first crewed lunar mission in 53 years
Lockheed Martin announced that NASA’s Orion spacecraft has launched aboard the Space Launch System rocket from Kennedy Space Center, marking the start of the Artemis II mission.
