Lockheed Martin completes second stage motor case burst test for Next Generation Interceptor ahead of critical design review
Lockheed Martin has completed a burst test of the Next Generation Interceptor’s second-stage motor case.
Northrop Grumman to deliver advanced simulation and threat modeling for Missile Defense Agency homeland defense and training missions
Northrop Grumman has received a two-year, $68.8 million task order to provide advanced simulation and threat modeling for the U.S. Missile Defense Agency.
Raytheon installs first SPY-6(V)4 radar at Wallops Island, advancing USS Pinckney upgrade and Navy destroyer backfit programme
RTX’s Raytheon has delivered and installed the first SPY-6(V)4 radar array at the Surface Combat Systems Center on Wallops Island, Virginia.
Northrop Grumman enters $3 billion agreements to accelerate PAC-3 MSE and THAAD interceptor production for U.S. and allied forces
The deals will expand PAC-3 MSE solid rocket motor production and increase THAAD component output for U.S. and allied forces.
RTX adds $100 million to accelerate LTAMDS radar testing as U.S. budget support and overseas air defense demand strengthen
The funding will also support increased production of JMT components as Raytheon expands capacity for long-term defense demand.
RTX secures more than $5 billion in GEM-T orders as global Patriot demand rises and U.S. domestic procurement resumes after 30 years
RTX booked more than $5 billion in GEM-T Patriot effector orders during the second quarter of 2026.
Northrop Grumman sees wider Middle East demand for IBCS as cruise missile and drone threats drive new air defense investment
Northrop Grumman is seeing broader Middle East demand for its Integrated Battle Command System as governments reassess their defenses against cruise missiles and drones.
Trump says U.S. has not agreed to Patriot production licenses for Ukraine amid concerns over American weapons stockpiles
Trump described the advanced technology as “a hard thing to give away” during a Cabinet meeting at Camp David.
Lockheed Martin CEO says PAC-3 ACE could deliver two-thirds of MSE capability at one-half to one-third of the price
Lockheed Martin is developing a lower-cost PAC-3 interceptor for drones, cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles.
U.S. Space Force selects Johns Hopkins APL to guide Space-Based Interceptor architecture for Golden Dome missile defense program
The U.S. Space Force selected Johns Hopkins University’s Applied Physics Laboratory to guide the Space-Based Interceptor program.
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Rafael completes SPYDER air defense trial with I-DERBY missiles against low-signature drones and multiple aerial threats [VIDEO]
Rafael has completed a trial of its SPYDER air defense system in Israel. The system used I-DERBY ER and I-DERBY LR missiles to intercept multiple simulated threats.
U.S. Department of War awards Lockheed Martin $58.6 billion PAC-3 MSE multiyear contract to expand interceptor production
The U.S. government has awarded Lockheed Martin up to $53.86 billion for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors.