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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.
Finnish Air Force pilot completes first F-35A flight in U.S. as training advances toward operational capability rollout
The Finnish Air Force announced that a Finnish pilot has conducted the first flight of a Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II at Ebbing Air Base in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
U.S. Army awards Boeing $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters to expand fleet capacity
The U.S. Army has awarded Boeing a $324 million contract for six CH-47F Block II Chinook helicopters, expanding the number of aircraft under contract to 24.
Missile Defense Agency awards Northrop Grumman contract modification to advance Glide Phase Interceptor development
Northrop Grumman has received a contract modification to accelerate development of the Glide Phase Interceptor, a system designed to counter hypersonic missile threats.