U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise
The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness
The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness.
U.S. Navy: MQ-25A Stingray completes first flight test, advancing carrier-based unmanned refueling capability
The U.S. Navy announced that the MQ-25A Stingray completed its first test flight on April 25, marking a major milestone in the development of carrier-based unmanned aviation.
L3Harris highlights AERIS X surveillance aircraft as allies seek new airborne early warning capabilities
L3Harris Technologies said its AERIS X airborne early warning and control platform is positioned to meet growing demand from allied nations seeking faster and more affordable air surveillance capabilities.
U.S. Air Force plans to buy nearly 4,300 additional JASSM cruise missiles to rebuild inventories after Iran strikes
The U.S. Air Force said that it plans to order nearly 4,300 additional AGM-158 JASSM cruise missiles produced by Lockheed Martin.
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U.S. Air Force underscores E-3 Sentry’s critical command-and-control role during Red Flag-Alaska exercise
The Air Force said the E-3 creates a comprehensive real-time operational picture by detecting, identifying and tracking movements across the airspace.
Castelion wins $105 million U.S. Navy contract to integrate Blackbeard hypersonic weapon on F/A-18 by 2027
Castelion has received a $105 million contract from the U.S. Navy to continue integrating its Blackbeard onto the F/A-18 Super Hornet and move the system toward early operational capability in 2027.
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned win $15.5 million U.S. Marine Corps contract for autonomous cargo helicopter
Sikorsky and Robinson Unmanned have secured a $15.5 million contract from the U.S. Marine Corps to advance an autonomous aerial logistics platform.
Elbit Systems opens new drone facility in Romania as Watchkeeper XR expands company’s European footprint
Elbit Systems has opened a new unmanned aerial systems facility in Chitila, Romania, expanding its manufacturing presence in Europe and deepening its partnership with the country’s defence industry.
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Australia selects HIMARS and Precision Strike Missile in $2.3 billion boost to Army long-range strike capability
The Australia government has selected the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) and Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) as part of a A$2.3 billion investment aimed at expanding the Australian Army’s long-range strike capabilities over the next decade.
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division expands artificial intelligence use to accelerate planning, logistics and combat readiness
The 1st Armored Division is expanding the use of artificial intelligence across its staff operations to improve productivity, streamline planning and strengthen combat readiness.
Rheinmetall secures over €1 billion contract for additional digital soldier systems for German Army
Rheinmetall has secured a €1.04 billion contract from the Bundeswehr to modernise and expand Germany’s “Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System” programme.
Thales to build 268 next-generation Bushmaster vehicles for Australian military under AU$750 million deal
Thales will deliver 268 additional next-generation Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Australian armed forces under a new AU$750 million government investment aimed at expanding domestic defence manufacturing capacity.
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Norway joins UK, Canada and Australia in Type 26 frigate partnership under Global Combat Ship programme
Norway has formally joined the Royal Navy, Canada and Australia in the Global Combat Ship User Group, expanding cooperation on a programme that could deliver up to 34 warships.
TKMS-built first Tamandaré-class frigate enters service with Brazilian Navy as four-ship programme advances
TKMS announced that the Tamandaré (F200) has officially entered operational service with the Brazilian Navy following a commissioning ceremony held in Rio de Janeiro.
Rolls-Royce to supply mtu engines for 10 additional U.S. Coast Guard fast response cutters
Rolls-Royce said it will supply mtu engines for 10 additional Sentinel-class Fast Response Cutters ordered by the U.S. Coast Guard, expanding the overall programme to 77 vessels.
Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales departs Portsmouth ahead of preparations for Arctic deployment
Royal Navy flagship HMS Prince of Wales sailed from Portsmouth on Tuesday to begin preparations for its next operational deployment.
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Flexcompute, Northrop Grumman use AI physics models to cut space mission preparation time by up to 100 times
Flexcompute and Northrop Grumman said they have developed an artificial intelligence-based physics modeling system designed to significantly reduce preparation time for space missions.
U.S. Space Force awards up to $3.2 billion in contracts for space-based interceptors under Golden Dome program
The Space Systems Command has awarded 20 contracts worth up to $3.2 billion to 12 companies to develop space-based interceptor capabilities.
Northrop Grumman uses AI to cut spacecraft design time from years to hours in major shift for space engineering
Northrop Grumman said it is applying artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate spacecraft development.
BlackSky wins $25 million multi-year satellite intelligence contract with major international defense customer
BlackSky Technology has secured a competitive $25 million multi-year Assured contract with a major international defence customer.
