U.S. defense leaders outline Golden Dome plan to strengthen layered homeland missile defense against evolving threats
The U.S. Department of War outlined plans for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee on April 15.
European Commission allocates €1.07 billion to 57 defence projects supporting key readiness initiatives and innovation
The European Commission will invest €1.07 billion in 57 defence projects under the 2025 European Defence Fund calls.
U.S. Navy receives 300th Harpoon Block II missile from Boeing, marking milestone in long-running anti-ship weapons program
The U.S. Navy has received the 300th Harpoon missile under its latest production agreement, marking a milestone in the weapon system’s decades-long service.
Northrop Grumman advances B-21 Raider testing with aerial refueling milestone to enhance long-range strike capability
Northrop Grumman said its B-21 Raider bomber has successfully demonstrated aerial refueling as part of its ongoing flight test campaign.
Ukraine and Germany sign memorandum to exchange defence data and expand cooperation on AI and weapons systems
Ministry of Defence of Ukraine and Germany have signed a memorandum on defence data exchange, marking a new stage in bilateral cooperation.
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U.S. defense leaders outline Golden Dome plan to strengthen layered homeland missile defense against evolving threats
The U.S. Department of War outlined plans for the Golden Dome missile defense initiative during a hearing before the House Armed Services Committee’s strategic forces subcommittee on April 15.
RTX secures $234.7 million contract for full-rate AMRAAM-ER missile production to support NASAMS partners worldwide
The U.S. Department of War has signed a $234.7 million production contract with RTX for AMRAAM-ER surface-to-air missiles intended for NASAMS air defense systems.
U.S. Air Force advances Collaborative Combat Aircraft program with operator-led YFQ-44A testing and rapid integration efforts
The U.S. Air Force has completed a key experimental exercise for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program at Edwards Air Force Base, California.
Northrop Grumman demonstrates mid-flight autonomy software swap on Talon IQ testbed in milestone for modular systems
Northrop Grumman has successfully demonstrated a mid-flight autonomy software swap on its Talon IQ testbed, marking a milestone in modular mission autonomy development.
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U.S. Army breaks ground on largest electromagnetic testing facility at Redstone Arsenal to support advanced aviation and systems testing
The U.S. Army Redstone Test Center has broken ground on a new Military Systems Electromagnetic Test Support Facility at Redstone Arsenal.
U.S. Army depletes Precision Strike Missile stock early in Iran conflict as first combat use highlights demand pressures
A representative of the U.S. Army Fires Center of Excellence said the U.S. Army exhausted its entire stockpile of Precision Strike Missiles at the start of operations against Iran.
CSG secures nearly €300 million contract to supply large-calibre artillery ammunition to undisclosed European customer
CSG has signed a contract worth nearly €300 million to supply large-calibre ammunition to a European customer.
Romania faces growing allegations of a pre-arranged outcome in €3 billion infantry fighting vehicle programme
Romania’s Defence Minister has effectively confirmed that the IFV contract will go to Rheinmetall regardless of negotiations, despite reports of a proposed price increase exceeding 30%
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Hanwha expands U.S. shipbuilding capacity and showcases technology transfer to support growing Navy production demands
Hanwha Group is introducing production practices from its Korean operations at its Philadelphia shipyard to address rising U.S. Navy requirements.
Rheinmetall begins early construction of third Class 424 intelligence vessel to strengthen German naval reconnaissance capability
Rheinmetall has started production of the third Class 424 intelligence vessel ahead of schedule at its Peene-Werft shipyard in Wolgast.
TKMS and Navantia sign cooperation agreement to address naval shipbuilding demand and expand submarine production in Europe
TKMS and Navantia have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore strategic cooperation in naval shipbuilding.
Fincantieri Marine Group wins initial U.S. Navy contract to begin work on Medium Landing Ship program
Fincantieri has secured its first U.S. Navy contract for the Medium Landing Ship program, marking the formal start of work on the initiative.
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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.
L3Harris demonstrates autonomous electronic warfare capability with Deceptor system during U.S. Army experiment
L3Harris Technologies has demonstrated an autonomous electronic warfare capability during a recent U.S. Army experiment, highlighting its ability to detect, locate and neutralize threats in real time.
BAE Systems unveils Ascent spacecraft to expand Elevation line for space mobility, logistics and exploration missions
BAE Systems has introduced its Ascent spacecraft as a new addition to its Elevation spacecraft line, aimed at supporting space superiority and exploration missions.