U.S. Space Force awards contracts under Andromeda program to advance next-generation orbital surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth $1.843 billion to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program.
U.S. Central Command begins mine clearance operations in Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime trade route
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled a total of 694,481 miles during the mission. At its farthest point, the crew reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous human distance record set by Apollo
Air and missile defense: Lockheed Martin secures $4.7 billion contract for PAC-3 MSE interceptors
The U.S. Department of War has signed a contract with Lockheed Martin for the production of an additional batch of PAC-3 MSE missiles.
Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.
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Indiana National Guard accelerates LUCAS combat system from demonstration to operational use in seven months
The Indiana National Guard has demonstrated rapid innovation by advancing the Low-cost Uncrewed Combat Attack System (LUCAS) from demonstration to operational use in seven months.
Saab secures production contract for Giraffe 1X radar systems for Baltic states
The U.S. Department of War has signed a new contract with Saab for the production and delivery of Giraffe 1X multi-function radar systems.
Fire at Russian aircraft plant producing Su-57 fighters may further delay already limited production output
A fire broke out on the evening of April 11 at the Gagarin Aircraft Plant in Komsomolsk-on-Amur, a key facility producing Sukhoi combat aircraft.
Saab proposes Montreal data centre to strengthen Gripen bid as Canada reviews F-35 fighter programme
Swedish defence firm Saab has proposed establishing a sovereign data centre in Montreal as part of its bid to supply Gripen fighter jets to Canada.
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U.S. Army’s Dark Eagle hypersonic weapon system advances toward deployment amid testing progress and oversight focus
A report by the Congressional Research Service details the development of the U.S. Army’s Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), also known as Dark Eagle.
U.S. Army accepts first XM8 Carbine delivery from Sig Sauer, advancing infantry weapons modernization
The U.S. Army announced on April 3 that it has accepted the first delivery of the XM8 Carbine from Sig Sauer.
Canada invests $1.4 billion to expand domestic ammunition production and strengthen defence industrial base
The Government of Canada has announced a $1.4 billion investment to expand domestic ammunition production capacity.
Hanwha Aerospace unveils K9MH wheeled self-propelled howitzer as new contender for U.S. Army artillery modernisation
South Korean defence company Hanwha Aerospace has revealed the first images of its new 155 mm wheeled self-propelled howitzer, designated K9MH.
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U.S. Central Command to enforce maritime blockade on Iranian ports while maintaining Strait of Hormuz transit
The U.S. Central Command announced it will begin enforcing a maritime blockade of vessels entering or exiting Iranian ports starting April 13 at 10 a.m. ET.
U.S. Navy commissions USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr., expanding Arleigh Burke-class fleet with advanced warship capability
The U.S. Navy commissioned the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Harvey C. Barnum Jr. (DDG 124) during a ceremony at Naval Station Norfolk.
U.S. Central Command begins mine clearance operations in Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime trade route
Forces from United States Central Command began operations on April 11 to prepare for clearing sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz.
U.S. Navy to inactivate USS Boise after prolonged repair delays and shift resources to new submarine programs
USS Boise, one of the younger submarines in its class, had been awaiting a scheduled overhaul since fiscal year 2016. During this period, the submarine spent extended time pierside and lost its dive certification in 2017. The vessel was moved multiple times between shipyards before repairs began. It was eventually assigned to HII Newport…
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U.S. Space Force awards contracts under Andromeda program to advance next-generation orbital surveillance capabilities
The U.S. Space Force has awarded contracts worth $1.843 billion to 14 contractors under the Andromeda program.
L3Harris uses additive manufacturing to accelerate satellite thruster production for national security space missions
L3Harris Technologies is accelerating the production of satellite propulsion systems using additive manufacturing to support rapidly evolving national security space requirements.
NASA’s Artemis II crew returns to Earth after record-setting lunar mission
NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch, along with Jeremy Hansen of the Canadian Space Agency, traveled a total of 694,481 miles during the mission. At its farthest point, the crew reached a distance of 252,756 miles from Earth. The Artemis II mission surpassed the previous human distance record set by Apollo…
Defending NATO: a new opportunity for industry mission partnership
NATO members, faced with strategic decision-making about hardening their defensive posture, must choose carefully where precious tax dollars are spent.