L3Harris receives $1 billion Department of War investment to expand missile production capacity and facilities
L3Harris Technologies has completed a $1 billion strategic investment from the Department of War in its Missile Solutions business.
U.S. Air Force plans to double F-15EX fleet to 267 aircraft under revised procurement strategy
The U.S. Air Force plans to more than double its future fleet of F-15EX Eagle II fighters, increasing the target from 129 to 267 aircraft.
U.S. Air Force and Netherlands formalize partnership on Collaborative Combat Aircraft development and prototyping
The U.S. Air Force and the Netherlands Ministry of Defence have formalized a partnership to acquire prototype Collaborative Combat Aircraft.
Leidos secures $617 million U.S. Army contract for IFPC Inc 2 air defense launchers, expanding total awards to $1.2 billion
Leidos has received a $617 million contract from the U.S. Army to produce additional launchers for the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system.
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Destinus completes flight test of Ruta Block 2 validating new launch architecture for scalable long-range strike capability [VIDEO]
Destinus has completed a flight test of its Ruta Block 2 precision deep-strike system, marking a key milestone in long-range strike development.
Northrop Grumman uses AI to cut spacecraft design time from years to hours in major shift for space engineering
Northrop Grumman said it is applying artificial intelligence to significantly accelerate spacecraft development.
Pratt & Whitney to invest $100 million in Poland to expand engine production capacity and advanced manufacturing capabilities
Pratt & Whitney will invest $100 million in its facility in Rzeszów, Poland, to expand production capacity and add advanced manufacturing capabilities.
NATO Secretary General visits ASELSAN facility to review advanced defence systems and production capabilities
ASELSAN hosted NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at its Gölbaşı Technology Base in Ankara, presenting its latest defence technologies.
RAF advances StormShroud autonomous drone programme with key flight milestones and expanded operational testing
The Royal Air Force has reached key milestones in the development of StormShroud, a new uncrewed platform designed to disrupt enemy air defences.
Embraer KC-390 Millennium completes global demonstration tour across 11 countries with over 140 flight hours
Embraer has completed a global demonstration tour of its KC-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, covering more than 47,000 nautical miles and 11 countries.
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha sign agreement to develop rocket booster for AReS extended-range strike weapon system
Northrop Grumman and Hanwha Aerospace have signed a Memorandum of Agreement to collaborate on the development of a key component for an advanced strike system.
Pentagon details $1.5 trillion FY2027 budget request focused on modernization, industry and service member support
The U.S. Department of War has presented a $1.5 trillion budget request for fiscal year 2027, marking the largest defense budget proposal to date.