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Leonardo Electronics selected for $151 billion missile defense SHIELD contract framework
Leonardo Electronics US Inc., a subsidiary of Italy’s Leonardo, has been awarded a place on the U.S. Missile Defense Agency’s SHIELD contract, the company said.
NASA’s X-59 supersonic aircraft completes second test flight, advances quiet supersonic research program
NASA’s experimental X-59 aircraft completed its second test flight on Friday, marking the start of an expanded flight test campaign in 2026.
Luke Days 2026 draws 200,000 visitors, showcasing U.S. Air Force training, innovation and community partnerships
Luke Air Force Base hosted an estimated 200,000 visitors during the two-day Luke Days 2026 event, highlighting U.S. Air Force capabilities through aerial demonstrations and public engagement.
U.S. Army announces arrival of first AH-64E Apache attack helicopters to 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade
On March 12, the U.S. Army announced that the 1st Battalion, 501st Aviation Regiment, known as the “Iron Dragons,” received its first AH-64E Apache helicopters at Biggs Army Airfield.
U.S. Army awards $52 million contract to Skydio for over 2,500 X10D tactical drones in rapid procurement
The U.S. Army has placed an order exceeding $52 million with Skydio for more than 2,500 X10D drones, marking the largest single-vendor small unmanned aircraft system procurement in its history.
IDF reports 92% interception rate as Israel and U.S. integrate air and missile defense operations amid ongoing threats
Israel’s military said its air defense system, operating in coordination with the United States, is achieving high interception rates against ongoing missile and drone threats.
U.S. approves potential $6.6 billion sale of air and missile defense systems to United Arab Emirates
The U.S. State Department has approved two potential foreign military sales requests from the United Arab Emirates aimed at strengthening its ground-based air and missile defense capabilities.