U.S. Army practices nighttime Patriot reloads to sustain air and missile defense operations
U.S. Army crews rehearsed nighttime Patriot missile reloads at Fort Hood, Texas, on October 23, practicing the work needed to keep launchers operational.
Raytheon international orders surge, with overseas business at 37% of $130 billion backlog
Raytheon’s international orders reached 2.5 times their year-earlier level in the first nine months of 2026, RTX Chairman and CEO Chris Calio said, citing strong demand across its main overseas markets.
Missile Defense Agency awards startup Long Wall $75 million for Cyclops interceptor flight testing
Long Wall has received a $75 million Missile Defense Agency award to complete flight testing of Cyclops, a surface-launched interceptor designed to destroy missiles outside Earth’s atmosphere.
Lockheed Martin signs $218 million agreement with Karman to support THAAD interceptor production
Karman Space & Defense has signed a seven-year, $218 million agreement with Lockheed Martin to manufacture protective shrouds for THAAD interceptors.
Indra and EM&E integrate ARACNE system into Spain’s air defence network to counter drone attacks
Spain’s ARACNE counter-drone system linked with the country’s air defence network during ATLAS 26, allowing it to coordinate with anti-aircraft artillery against unmanned threats.
U.S. Army activates Guam air and missile defense battalion, building on THAAD operations
The U.S. Army has activated the 3rd Battalion, 43rd Air Defense Artillery Regiment on Guam, strengthening its permanent air and missile defense presence on the island.
Spanish Navy and Navantia develop F110 IAMD frigate with expanded air and missile defence
The Spanish Navy and Navantia are developing an F110 frigate variant with more missile-launch capacity and a larger role in defending naval forces against air and missile attacks.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says forces neutralised more than 400,000 Russian drones in 2026
Ukrainian forces have hit 408,000 Russian drones since the start of the year, according to the country’s defence ministry.
France orders four more SAMP/T NG systems to strengthen air and missile defence
France has ordered four additional SAMP/T NG air and missile defence firing units, taking its total to 12, with 10 scheduled for delivery before the end of 2030.
Ukraine’s defence ministry says Lockheed Martin talks target more Patriot interceptors and keeping more F-16s operational
Ukraine has asked Lockheed Martin to help expand F-16 maintenance capabilities and emphasized the need for more PAC-3 interceptors for Patriot air defense systems, its Ministry of Defence said.
UK Ministry of Defence says RAF Typhoons will defend Saudi cities against Houthi drones and missiles
Britain will use RAF Typhoon fighters to protect Saudi Arabian cities and critical national infrastructure against Houthi aerial attacks, the Ministry of Defence said.
Patriot and Standard Missile programs drive Raytheon growth as RTX raises 2026 outlook
RTX raised its full-year outlook after growth across its defense and commercial aerospace businesses lifted third-quarter sales by 11%.