U.S. Marine Corps says AH-1Z Viper live-fire test validates APKWS delivery and supports expeditionary operations
The U.S. Marine Corps’ Light/Attack Helicopter Program Office and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 21 successfully conducted a live-fire delivery of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System from an AH-1Z Viper on May 12.
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after Iran combat, two blockades and 321 days deployed
The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln is back in San Diego after 321 days away, closing out a deployment in which it led the U.S. Navy’s combat operations against Iran.
BAE Systems says it secured $230.1 million contract for Marine Corps ACV recovery chassis
BAE Systems has received a $230.1 million contract to build 32 chassis for the recovery variant of the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle.
U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman expand B-21 bomber production capacity by 25%
The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman have begun a factory expansion designed to increase annual B-21 Raider production capacity by 25%.
Bell Boeing joint venture works with suppliers to sustain V-22 Osprey fleet beyond 2055
Bell Boeing and the V-22 Joint Program Office are working with suppliers to improve parts availability and sustain the Osprey fleet beyond 2055.
Rafael and Raytheon deliver first Iron Dome interceptor made entirely in America to Israel
Rafael and Raytheon’s joint venture has delivered the first Iron Dome Tamir interceptor built and assembled entirely in the United States to the Israel Missile Defense Organization (IMDO).
U.S. Army receives first Bradley fighting vehicles fitted with Iron Fist active protection
The U.S. Army's 1st Cavalry Division has received its first M2A4E1 Bradleys, the newest version of the infantry fighting vehicle and the first in Army service to carry a hard-kill active protection system.
U.S. special operations command expands Greenland training under Operation Apex Indigo
U.S. Special Operations Command North has brought all U.S. special operations activities in Greenland under a single framework, Operation Apex Indigo.
CSG to make AUSA 2026 debut with land systems, military vehicles and ammunition production capabilities for the U.S. market
The group will also showcase ammunition manufacturing capabilities following a $635 million Army contract awarded to MSM North America.
United States cuts Europe brigade allocation from five to three, reviews bases and seeks allied support for China deterrence
The United States has reduced the number of brigade combat teams assigned or allocated to Europe from five to three and is reviewing its military presence across the continent, Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby said.
U.S. Department of War warns of limited capacity to increase weapons production in a crisis
The United States lacks the industrial capacity to rapidly increase production of key weapons systems and munitions in a crisis, the Department of War warned in a new strategy.
U.S. Marine Corps exceeds fiscal 2026 recruiting targets and secures contracts for more than half of its fiscal 2027 mission
The U.S. Marine Corps exceeded its fiscal 2026 recruiting mission across every component and category, according to the Department of War.