X-Bow to develop booster for next-generation U.S. Navy weapon under prototype agreement
X-Bow Systems has received a prototype agreement to develop and qualify a solid rocket motor booster for a next-generation U.S. Navy weapon.
Saab targets year-end opening of Michigan munitions plant to expand U.S. weapons production
Saab expects its new munitions plant in Grayling, Michigan, to begin full operations in the fourth quarter of 2026.
L3Harris opens engineering office in Netherlands to support FOXTROT and European customers
L3Harris Technologies has opened an engineering support office in the Netherlands to support the country’s 15-year FOXTROT program and customers across Central Europe.
Lockheed Martin unveils PAC-3 Edge to take on hypersonic threats, eyes U.S. Army deployment by 2031
The missile is the company’s entry in the U.S. Army’s Future Interceptor program, a competition in which the Army has now moved Lockheed into the next stage of development.
IAI to unveil compact POP 1000 sensor payload for long-range surveillance at AUSA 2026
The compact, 12-inch system is designed for long-range intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance missions across airborne, maritime and land platforms.
Lockheed Martin says Javelin production capacity nearly doubled to meet global demand
The Javelin Joint Venture has nearly doubled its All-Up-Round missile production capacity over the past two years to meet increased global demand, Lockheed Martin said.
German defence group Rheinmetall doubles credit line to €1.5 billion ahead of expected growth
Rheinmetall has doubled its syndicated credit line to €1.5 billion from €750 million. The German defence company renewed the facility ahead of schedule.
Patria Group expands industrial footprint in Latvia, starts construction of new production facility
The plant will stand near the existing Defence Partnership Latvia facility at the Valmiera Industrial and Export Park.
Northrop Grumman CEO says B-21 and Sentinel support U.S. nuclear deterrence and military readiness
Northrop Grumman CEO Kathy Warden said modernizing America’s nuclear capabilities is necessary to maintain credible deterrence in a changing security environment.
MBDA says Remote Carrier Compact passes design review with approval from three nations ahead of planned first flight in 2029
MBDA’s Remote Carrier Compact demonstrator passed its Preliminary Design Review this summer, securing approval from France, Germany and Spain.
Anduril to boost Virginia-class submarine production with $3.7 billion investment in Maryland
The U.S. Navy has awarded the company a contract worth up to $2.9 billion, with payments tied to demonstrated production outcomes.
U.S. Navy puts $137 million into rocket motors for new air-to-air and ship-launched missiles
The U.S. Navy is putting $137 million into Ursa Major to develop solid rocket motors for two next-generation missiles, with both designs built from the outset for large-scale production.