Switzerland likely to reduce Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
The Swiss government expects the country’s planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets to be reduced from 36 aircraft to around 30 due to rising costs.
Hegseth says U.S. resources and combat power sufficient to sustain Iran operation
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the United States has sufficient will and resources to continue military operations against Iran during Operation Epic Fury.
U.S. space and cyber forces lead early phase of Operation Epic Fury, enabling strikes on more than 1,000 Iranian targets
U.S. space and cyber forces played a leading role in the initial phase of strikes against Iran, according to Pentagon officials.
Pete Hegseth on Operation Epic Fury against Iran: “We are just getting started”
The United States and Israel are making rapid offensive gains against Iran during the opening days of Operation Epic Fury, according to senior U.S. defense officials.
U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
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Petraeus says U.S. has achieved air supremacy over Iran as officials report progress degrading defenses
Former CIA Director and retired U.S. Army Gen. David Petraeus said the United States has likely achieved air supremacy over Iran as fighting in the Middle East escalates.
Switzerland likely to reduce Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighter jet order from 36 to about 30 aircraft
The Swiss government expects the country’s planned purchase of F-35 fighter jets to be reduced from 36 aircraft to around 30 due to rising costs.
RTX wins over $180 million contract to support UAE’s Patriot air and missile defense systems
The U.S. Department of War announced on March 4 that it has signed a contract with RTX to continue support services for Patriot air defense systems operated by the United Arab Emirates.
Satellite images indicate damage to radar facilities tied to THAAD missile defense systems in Jordan and UAE – CNN
New satellite imagery suggests radar facilities linked to U.S. THAAD missile defense systems were struck at military bases in Jordan and the United Arab Emirates.
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Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle procurement draws scrutiny over transparency and industrial impact
Concerns are mounting that moves to favour a particular platform could undermine confidence in the transparency of Romania’s infantry fighting vehicle (IFV) procurement.
RENK America to supply AVDS-1790 engines under $57 million U.S. Army contract
RENK America has been awarded a $57 million contract from Defense Logistics Agency Weapons Support in Warren to supply AVDS-1790 engines for the U.S. Army.
UNION Technologies and Hanwha Defense USA launch strategic partnership to scale 155mm manufacturing
The companies said the partnership is intended to strengthen the defense industrial base and improve supply chain resilience for the United States and its allies. Both firms aim to align their capabilities to support the production speed, quality and reliability required for modern defense manufacturing. According to the companies, the initiative responds to increasing…
Indra forms industrial consortium to develop Spain’s advanced counter-battery radar system for rapid detection of artillery, mortar and rocket fire
Indra has launched work on Spain’s future radar system designed to locate the origin of indirect fire, known as RALOFI, under a Special Modernization Program (PEM).
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U.S. Navy: USS George H.W. Bush carrier strike group completes COMPTUEX certification exercise
The Sailors, ships, squadrons and staff of the USS George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group have completed the Composite Training Unit Exercise, known as COMPTUEX.
TKMS and CAE sign teaming agreement to support training and simulation for Canada’s future submarine fleet capability
TKMS and CAE have signed a Teaming Agreement to strengthen cooperation in support of Canada’s future submarine capability.
U.S. Navy submarine sinks Iranian warship Soleimani with Mark 48 torpedo in Indian Ocean, Pentagon says
U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters.
Saildrone integrates sub-bottom profiler on Voyager USV to strengthen Baltic Sea infrastructure monitoring
Saildrone has announced the successful integration and operation of a sub-bottom profiler on its Saildrone Voyager unmanned surface vehicle.
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IAI supports Israel Defense Forces’ operations through satellite capabilities during Iran campaign
Israel Ministry of Defense (IMOD) Director General Maj. Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram visited a space facility jointly operated by Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), the Ministry’s Directorate of Defense Research and Development (DDR&D), and the Israel Defense Forces.
BlackSky secures seven-figure award under NGA Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order
BlackSky Technology Inc. has secured a seven-figure award under the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency’s Luno A Facility Monitoring Delivery Order.
U.S. space and cyber forces lead early phase of Operation Epic Fury, enabling strikes on more than 1,000 Iranian targets
U.S. space and cyber forces played a leading role in the initial phase of strikes against Iran, according to Pentagon officials.
Lockheed Martin to provide anti-jamming payload for Japan’s next-generation defense communications satellite program
Lockheed Martin will provide an advanced anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System.
