Northrop Grumman’s Minotaur IV launches STP-S29A mission, deploying multiple Space Force satellites
Northrop Grumman successfully launched the STP-S29A mission aboard its Minotaur IV launch vehicle on April 8.
BAE Systems awarded $146 million contract to begin second source production of M776 cannons for U.S. Army
BAE Systems has been awarded a $146 million undefinitized contract to begin production of M776 cannons for the U.S. Army’s M777 towed 155mm howitzer.
Textron Aviation wins first military order for cessna SkyCourier as Belgium selects aircraft for special operations
Textron Aviation announced that Belgium has placed the first military order for the Cessna SkyCourier, selecting five aircraft to support its Special Operations Forces.
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B-2 Spirit stealth bombers fly 36-hour mission to strike underground IRGC command site in Iran [VIDEO]
B-2 Spirit stealth bombers conducted a 36-hour nonstop mission to strike an underground site in Iran, according to a U.S. official cited by Military Times.
Lockheed Martin details NGI interceptor capabilities as next-generation system for U.S. missile defense architecture
Lockheed Martin has outlined key features of its Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), presenting the system as an advanced solution for countering intercontinental ballistic missile threats.
U.S. officials highlight successful rescue of downed airmen in Iran following F-15E shootdown during Operation Epic Fury
The U.S. Department of War said senior officials praised the successful rescue of two airmen following the downing of a Boeing F-15E Strike Eagle over Iran.
U.S. defense budget prioritizes F-47 fighter with $5 billion request while Navy’s F/A-XX receives limited funding
The Trump administration’s fiscal 2027 defense budget proposal allocates significantly more funding to the Air Force’s sixth-generation F-47 fighter than to the Navy’s F/A-XX program.
Pentagon requests 38 Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II fighters for U.S. Air Force in 2027 defense budget proposal
The Pentagon has requested funding for 85 F-35 fighter jets in its fiscal 2027 budget, including 38 F-35A variants for the U.S. Air Force.
USS Gerald R. Ford departs Croatia after port visit as Carrier Strike Group continues global deployment operations
The U.S. Navy said the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) has departed the Port of Split, Croatia, following a five-day visit from March 28 to April 2.
U.S. Army and Navy conduct successful test launch of common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral
The U.S. Army and U.S. Navy have conducted a successful test launch of a common hypersonic missile from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida.
BAE Systems secures $180 million contract from Sweden for Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system
BAE Systems has been awarded a $180 million contract by the Swedish Defence Materiel Administration for the Tridon Mk2 anti-aircraft system.
Saab opens integration test site in Australia to support combat system upgrades for Hobart-class destroyers
Saab has announced the opening of a new test and integration facility in Australia to support upgrades to the Hobart-class destroyers.