HII completes sea trials of John F. Kennedy nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, clearing next step toward U.S. Navy delivery
CVN 79 is the second nuclear-powered aircraft carrier of the Gerald R. Ford class.
Northrop Grumman boosts B-21 Raider production investment amid U.S. Air Force review of faster output and larger sixth-generation stealth bomber fleet
The investment is becoming a more significant part of Northrop Grumman’s capital-spending outlook.
BAE Systems accelerates factory investment across U.S. and Europe to turn record defence backlog into higher production
The group is expanding munitions capacity, modernising manufacturing sites and increasing automation across several of its major businesses.
Swiss F-35A Lightning II production advances at Italy’s Cameri plant, with first locally built fighter due for delivery in 2028
Armasuisse said the first F-35A produced at Cameri is scheduled to be transferred directly to Switzerland in mid-2028.
Trump imposes tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and parts to reduce foreign reliance and expand U.S. defense production
The White House said the measures are intended to expand domestic drone manufacturing and strengthen the U.S. defense industrial base.
Boeing to boost SM-3 Block IB and IIA hardware production as Pentagon moves to expand U.S. sea-based missile defense capacity
The framework is intended to support higher production rates for both SM-3 variants as demand for the interceptors increases.
INVISIO secures Canadian Armed Forces framework worth up to SEK 450 million for tactical communications and hearing protection
INVISIO won the contract through Simex Defence, its Canadian partner and a supplier of tactical communications and soldier systems.
IAI order backlog reaches record $35 billion as first-half profit jumps 40% and chairman says IPO is closer than ever for expansion
IAI Chairman Boaz Levy linked the performance to the company’s position in strategic markets and continued investment in technology and production capabilities.
Northrop Grumman, U.S. Navy and RAAF integrate MQ-4C Triton into Australia’s Indo-Pacific maritime surveillance operations
The effort combines the unmanned aircraft’s long endurance and sensor capabilities with Australian personnel, infrastructure and integration with the P-8A Poseidon.
Pentagon opens Golden Dome industry hub to widen competition and accelerate commercial technology into $185 billion missile defence programme
The platform will allow registered organisations to submit concepts and designs directly to programme decision-makers.
Saab and Royal Navy demonstrate Giraffe 1X radar network without GPS timing in UK quantum trial for contested operations
The UK trial used independent quantum timing sources to keep radars at separate locations synchronised when satellite-based timing was unavailable or compromised.
Northrop Grumman invests more than $2 billion in Sentinel ICBM as U.S. nuclear deterrent modernization moves toward early 2030s
Northrop Grumman has invested more than $2 billion in facilities and technology for the LGM-35A Sentinel program as work advances on the next generation of the U.S. land-based nuclear deterrent.