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The United States Department of Defense has awarded aerospace giant Boeing a USD 20 billion contract to develop a new sixth-generation fighter jet under the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) programme. The announcement was made by former President Donald Trump during a briefing at the White House on 21 March.

United States: Congress proposes billions more for E-7 Wedgetail and F-47 sixth-generation gighter programs

Congress is considering adding major funding increases for Air Force programs in the fiscal 2026 appropriations bill released on January 20, including $900 million to preserve the E-7 airborne early warning and control aircraft and $500 million for the F-47 Next-Generation Air Dominance fighter.

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On 23 December, President Donald Trump and the leadership of the Department of War presented an artistic vision of new battleships planned for future orders by the US Navy. The concept forms part of the so-called “Golden Fleet”, which expands several ongoing naval modernisation programmes.

Congressional Research Service reviews U.S. Navy plan to revive battleships under new guided missile BBG(X) program

The U.S. Congressional Research Service has published a report examining a Navy proposal that would bring battleships back into the fleet for the first time since World War II, outlining the scope of the Guided Missile Battleship, or BBG(X), program and the issues it raises for Congress.

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Leonardo, through its subsidiary Leonardo US Corporation, has signed an agreement to acquire Enterprise Electronics Corporation, a U.S. company specializing in weather radar instruments and satellite receiving stations. The acquisition is intended to strengthen Leonardo’s meteorological business, led by Leonardo Germany, and support its strategy focused on industry leadership, digital transformation, and growth in turnkey environmental sensing solutions.

Leonardo to acquire U.S weather radar specialist Enterprise Electronics Corporation to strengthen global meteorological systems portfolio

  EEC will continue to operate under its existing name and brand while benefiting from enhanced joint commercial positioning and integrated offerings. The transaction is expected to leverage the complementary sales networks of both companies to address high-potential markets with combined solutions. The acquisition underscores Leonardo’s continued investment in the United States and adds U.S.-based

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The United States Department of War has launched an Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy aimed at expanding military AI deployment and establishing the United States as the world’s leading AI-enabled fighting force. Mandated by Donald Trump, the strategy seeks to remove bureaucratic obstacles, accelerate experimentation and integrate frontier AI capabilities across all mission areas.

U.S. Department of War launches AI Acceleration Strategy to fast-track military adoption and maintain global dominance

The United States Department of War has launched an Artificial Intelligence Acceleration Strategy aimed at expanding military AI deployment and establishing the United States as the world’s leading AI-enabled fighting force.

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The US government has approved the historic procurement of the Arrow 3 missile defence system to Germany, Israeli Ministry of Defence Said.

IAI chief Boaz Levy outlines relevance of Israeli missile defence experience to U.S. Golden Dome plan

An opinion article by Boaz Levy, President and CEO of Israel Aerospace Industries, published on the website of The Jerusalem Post, examines the rationale behind Israel’s potential contribution to the United States’ Golden Dome homeland defence initiative.

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