U.S. Air Force plans major expansion of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack fleet through 2031
The United States Air Force plans to nearly double its fleet of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft following the platform’s first combat deployment.
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The United States continues to operate the world’s most powerful navy, but its long-standing maritime advantage over China is narrowing as Beijing rapidly expands both its fleet and shipbuilding capabilities.
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U.S. Air Force plans major expansion of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack fleet through 2031
The United States Air Force plans to nearly double its fleet of EA-37B Compass Call electronic attack aircraft following the platform’s first combat deployment
Lockheed Martin Australia expands HIMARS and PrSM program with focus on local industry cooperation
Lockheed Martin Australia said the Australian government has selected the company’s HIMARS launchers and Precision Strike Missile systems for the Australian Army’s LAND 8113 Phase 2 program
Lockheed Martin names Orlando Sanchez President of Aeronautics following Greg Ulmer retirement
Lockheed Martin announced that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer will retire after more than 30 years with the company
Russia publicly unveils Geran-5 long-range combat drone during Victory Day commemorations
Russia has officially unveiled the Geran-5 long-range combat unmanned aerial vehicle during Victory Day commemorations, publicly confirming the existence of a new strike drone already used in the war in Ukraine
U.S. Senate passes Maverick Act to transfer retired F-14 Tomcat fighters for preservation and possible restoration
The U.S. Senate passed the Maverick Act on May 1, 2026, authorizing the transfer of three retired F-14D Tomcat fighter aircraft from the Davis-Monthan Air Force Base storage facility in Arizona to the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama
Canada weighs Saab, Boeing and L3Harris early warning aircraft for future surveillance fleet
Canada is preparing to select a new fleet of airborne early warning and control aircraft as part of a military modernization effort focused on detecting threats such as hypersonic and cruise missiles
Embraer reports record first-quarter 2026 revenue as defense aircraft deliveries and military programs expand
Embraer reported first-quarter 2026 revenue of US$1.4 billion, the highest first-quarter revenue in the company’s history
Poland to establish Europe’s only Abrams tank engine overhaul facility under new government-funded programme
Poland will become the only country in Europe capable of carrying out maintenance and overhaul work on engines used in U.S.-made Abrams tanks under a new government-funded programme
U.S. and German air force weapons schools deepen rotary-wing training cooperation through joint integration
The U.S. Air Force’s 34th Weapons Squadron recently hosted a delegation from the German Air Force’s Helicopter Wing 64 for a nine-day integration event focused on advancing allied combat tactics and rotary-wing training
Future U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller delayed to 2034 - USNI News
The future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), one of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, has been delayed by two years and is now expected to be delivered in February 2034
Picatinny Arsenal hosts kinetic C-UAS Industry Day to advance counter-drone technologies for U.S. forces
More than 150 government and industry representatives gathered at Picatinny Arsenal on April 28 for the Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Industry Day
Sweden supplies airfield maintenance equipment to Ukraine to support military aviation operations
Sweden has delivered specialised equipment to support the operation and maintenance of military airfields in Ukraine, the Ukrainian Ministry of Defence said
STM unveils TUNGA-X interceptor drone designed to counter low-cost aerial threats at SAHA 2026
Turkish defence company STM unveiled its new TUNGA-X interceptor unmanned aerial vehicle for the first time during the SAHA 2026 exhibition in Istanbul.
Lockheed Martin names Orlando Sanchez President of Aeronautics following Greg Ulmer retirement
Lockheed Martin announced that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer will retire after more than 30 years with the company.
Kratos selects Indiana site for new hypersonic aerothermal testing facility under Project Helios
Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has selected Odon as the location for a new hypersonic testing facility designed to support advanced aerothermal material evaluation for U.S. defense programs.
Russia publicly unveils Geran-5 long-range combat drone during Victory Day commemorations
Russia has officially unveiled the Geran-5 long-range combat unmanned aerial vehicle during Victory Day commemorations, publicly confirming the existence of a new strike drone already used in the war in Ukraine.
Italian Air Force 6th Wing Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighters Reach 5,000 flight hours
The Italian Air Force’s 6th Wing has surpassed 5,000 flight hours with its Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter aircraft, marking a significant milestone in the unit’s transition to fifth-generation air operations.
Northrop Grumman: B-21 Raider stealth bomber completes U.S. Air Force 180-day test plan in 73 days
The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider has completed a planned 180-day U.S. Air Force testing cycle in just 73 days, according to Northrop Grumman.
Galvion invests in Sentinel Photonics to accelerate deployment of military laser threat protection systems
Galvion has announced a strategic investment in Sentinel Photonics aimed at accelerating the deployment of advanced laser detection and protection technologies for allied military forces.
Poland to establish Europe’s only Abrams tank engine overhaul facility under new government-funded programme
Poland will become the only country in Europe capable of carrying out maintenance and overhaul work on engines used in U.S.-made Abrams tanks under a new government-funded programme.
Picatinny Arsenal hosts kinetic C-UAS Industry Day to advance counter-drone technologies for U.S. forces
More than 150 government and industry representatives gathered at Picatinny Arsenal on April 28 for the Kinetic Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems (C-UAS) Industry Day.
RENK America secures more than $113 million in first-quarter orders for military mobility systems
RENK America reported a strong start to 2026 after securing more than $113 million in orders during the first quarter.
U.S. Army’s Yuma Test Center deploys new proof gun system to support expansion of artillery production
The U.S. Army has introduced a new Proof Gun System at Yuma Test Center designed to test artillery gun tubes without requiring a complete weapon platform.
U.S. Army conducts first Tomahawk strike drill inside first island chain during Philippines exercise
U.S. forces launched a Tomahawk cruise missile during a long-range precision strike exercise in the Philippines earlier this week, marking the first known drill of its kind within the first island chain.
Future U.S. Navy aircraft carrier USS Doris Miller delayed to 2034 - USNI News
The future USS Doris Miller (CVN-81), one of the U.S. Navy’s Ford-class aircraft carriers, has been delayed by two years and is now expected to be delivered in February 2034.
Flight III Arleigh Burke-Class destroyer Ted Stevens departs Ingalls Shipyard for Norfolk before commissioning
HII said the destroyer represents the next generation of surface combatants for the U.S. Navy.
TKMS receives first approval in principle for autonomous unmanned watercraft MUM demonstrator
TKMS has become the first company to receive an Approval in Principle for the design and development of an autonomous unmanned watercraft.
U.S. Navy: Arleigh Burke-class destroyer USS Daniel Inouye returns to Pacific Fleet ahead of maintenance schedule
The USS Daniel Inouye (DDG-118) rejoined the U.S. Pacific Fleet in April after completing a complex maintenance period eight days ahead of schedule.
BWX Technologies secures more than $1.4 billion in U.S. Navy contracts for Nuclear Propulsion Program
BWX Technologies has received contracts worth more than $1.4 billion under the U.S. Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada launch Arctic Sentinel undersea research initiative
TKMS and General Dynamics Mission Systems–Canada have agreed to establish a new undersea research and development centre focused on Arctic surveillance technologies.
U.S. Space Force accelerates deployment of deep space radar network to strengthen orbital surveillance
United States Space Force has accelerated the deployment and operational employment of the Deep Space Advanced Radar Capability, known as DARC, in response to growing threats in orbit from increasing numbers of man-made objects and potential adversary activities.
Anduril leads industry team to develop space-based interceptors for U.S. Space Force Golden Dome program
Anduril Industries is leading a team of industry partners to develop space-based interceptor capabilities for the U.S. Space Force under the Golden Dome for America initiative.
Lockheed Martin and Nokia launch modular 5G solution sligned with U.S. defense open wrchitecture standards
Lockheed Martin and Nokia Federal Solutions have introduced a modular 5G communications solution designed for U.S. and allied defense forces.
BlackSky secures new wave of Gen-3 On-Demand customers, expanding global subscription base
BlackSky Technology reported securing more than two dozen new customers for its Gen-3 On-Demand subscription services during the first quarter.
Booz Allen Hamilton wins contract to develop Space-Based Interceptor prototype for Golden Dome missile defense program
Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded an agreement by the U.S. Space Force Space Systems Command to develop a prototype system for the Space-Based Interceptor program.
Swedish Armed Forces launch first military surveillance satellite, expanding national and NATO space capabilities
The Swedish Armed Forces has launched its first operational military reconnaissance and surveillance satellite, marking the country’s entry into the space domain.