Lockheed Martin advances JAGM vertical-launch capability to counter drone threats across land, sea and mobile platforms
Lockheed Martin has highlighted new vertical-launch capabilities for its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile as part of efforts to counter unmanned aerial system threats.
Royal Marines achieve historic firsts with T-150 uncrewed air system during Arctic operations in Northern Norway
The Royal Marines have completed a series of milestone logistical missions in Northern Norway using the T-150 Uncrewed Air System (UAS), developed by BAE Systems’ Malloy business.
U.S. Air Force test team rapidly integrates new munition with F-16 Fighting Falcon, advancing combat capability and readiness
The Team Eglin Test Enterprise of the U.S. Air Force has completed rapid integration of the F-16 Fighting Falcon with the Family of Affordable Mass Munitions – Lugged weapon.
Australia signs contract for three Japanese-built upgraded Mogami frigates to expand naval fleet and boost defence capability
The Australian Government has signed contracts for its first three general purpose frigates as part of plans to expand the Royal Australian Navy’s surface combatant fleet.
Ukraine discusses scaling up air defence systems with Raytheon and Diehl Defence during Berlin meetings
Ukraine has held talks with leading defence manufacturers to advance its air defence capabilities, focusing on expanding supply and cooperation.
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HYDIS programme advances concept phase for European interceptor to counter hypersonic and ballistic missile threats
MBDA and its partners have advanced the concept phase of the European Hypersonic Defence Interceptor System (HYDIS), aimed at countering hypersonic and medium-range ballistic missile threats.
U.S. Air Force delays A-10 Thunderbolt II retirement to 2030 as aircraft remains active in Middle East combat operations
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink announced the move on social media, noting it was made in consultation with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The announcement signals a pause in the service’s long-standing effort to phase out the close air support aircraft. Troy Meink said: “This preserves combat power as the Defense Industrial Base works to…
Indra Group USA opens Kansas manufacturing hub to produce FAA radar systems and expand U.S. workforce
Indra Group has inaugurated a new manufacturing center in Olathe, Kansas, marking a major expansion of its U.S. operations.
Echodyne selected as radar provider for Trust Automation’s U.S. Air Force counter-UAS engineering contract
Echodyne has been selected as a primary radar provider for a U.S. Air Force counter-unmanned aerial system program led by Trust Automation.
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U.S. Army awards $2.7 billion contract for Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon, advancing joint development and production
The U.S. Army has awarded a $2.7 billion contract in support of its Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon, known as Dark Eagle, marking a key milestone in the program’s development.
EOS demonstrates Sling Blade counter-drone system during U.S. Army live fire exercise
Electro Optic Systems has demonstrated its counter-drone capability during a U.S. Army live fire exercise, highlighting integration of emerging technologies in a combat environment.
L3Harris secures over $65 million contract to produce rocket motors for U.S. Army ATACMS missile system
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract valued at more than $65 million to produce solid rocket motors for the U.S. Army’s Army Tactical Missile System.
U.S. Army’s 1st Cavalry Division tests autonomous Golden Shield counter-drone system in live-fire exercise
The 1st Cavalry Division has completed a live-fire exercise testing counter-unmanned aerial systems (cUAS) for its “Golden Shield” counter-drone concept, conducted from April 7 to 9.
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Fincantieri Marine Group to build Saildrone Spectre unmanned vessel for multi-mission naval operations
Fincantieri Marine Group has announced plans to construct Saildrone’s new Spectre unmanned surface vessel for naval applications.
Australia, Canada and U.S. Navy conduct multilateral operations in South China Sea in show of Indo-Pacific commitment
Naval forces from Australia, Canada and the United States conducted multilateral operations in the South China Sea from April 12 to 18, in support of a free and open Indo-Pacific.
USS Gerald R. Ford enters Red Sea after Suez transit, joining multiple U.S. naval groups in Middle East operations
The aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford is now operating in the Red Sea under U.S. Central Command, according to defense officials.
Rheinmetall begins series production of Kraken K3 Scout unmanned vessels at Hamburg Blohm+Voss facility
Rheinmetall has started series production of its Kraken K3 Scout unmanned surface vessels at its Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.
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Boeing and Millennium expand satellite production and introduce Resolute platform to meet rising space market demand
Boeing and its subsidiary Millennium Space Systems are expanding satellite production capacity and broadening their portfolio to address growing demand in defense and commercial space markets.
Rheinmetall, Andøy municipality sign agreement to advance satellite test facility project in northern Norway
Rheinmetall and Andøy Municipality in Norway have signed a Letter of Intent to support the planned development of a satellite test center.
U.S. Space Force awards Lockheed Martin $105 million contract to modernize GPS ground control and support IIIF satellites
Lockheed Martin has secured a contract worth up to $105 million from the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing the Global Positioning System ground control network.
U.S. Space Force deploys upgraded GBOSS sensor in Hawaii to enhance deep-space surveillance and orbital threat detection
The U.S. Space Force has operationally accepted an upgraded Ground-Based Optical Sensor System at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex in Hawaii, significantly enhancing its ability to monitor objects in Earth’s orbit.
