Volatus Aerospace moves to next evaluation phase of U.S. Drone Dominance Program
Volatus Aerospace has been selected to advance to the next phase of evaluation under the U.S. Drone Dominance Program Phase II initiative.
CRS report warns Chinese entities continue to support Iran, North Korea and Pakistan weapons programmes
A Congressional Research Service report says the U.S. government has long expressed concern about China’s proliferation of nuclear- and missile-related technologies.
U.S. defense budget plans emergency purchase of F-15EX Eagel II fighters to replace aging F-15C/D fleet
The U.S. Department of Defense’s fiscal 2027 budget proposal includes an emergency purchase of 24 F-15EX Eagle II heavy fighters for the U.S. Air Force. The planned acquisition is valued at $2.66 billion.
CRS report says U.S. extended nuclear deterrence faces new questions over allied security and regional threats
A Congressional Research Service report says U.S. nuclear weapons policy has long included extending deterrence to more than 30 American “allies and partners.”
Poland receives first three Lockheed Martin F-35A stealth fighters at Łask Air Base after delivery from United States
Poland’s first three Lockheed Martin F-35A Husarz stealth multirole combat aircraft landed at the 32nd Tactical Air Base in Łask on 22 May 2026 at about 6:20 p.m. local time.
South Korea begins formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines
South Korea’s military has begun the formal process to acquire nuclear-powered submarines, according to a Navy document cited by The Korea Times.
Congressional Research Service says 42 U.S. aircraft were lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury
A Congressional Research Service report says 42 U.S. fixed-wing, rotary-wing and uncrewed aircraft were reportedly lost or damaged during Operation Epic Fury, the U.S. military campaign against Iran.
BAE Systems to invest $135 million in U.S. facilities to expand defense manufacturing capacity
BAE Systems has announced a $135 million investment to upgrade facilities in Austin, Texas, and Hudson, New Hampshire.
U.S. defense strategy prioritizes key regions and partner roles, officials tell lawmakers
The U.S. will focus its military policy on regions where American interests face the greatest consequences and where U.S. power can play a decisive role, a senior Defense Department official told lawmakers.
Pentagon rejects CBO’s $1.2 trillion Golden Dome estimate, saying it misreads missile defense plan
The Pentagon is pushing back against a Congressional Budget Office estimate that placed the 20-year cost of the Golden Dome missile defense program at $1.2 trillion.
Northrop Grumman selected as preferred payload provider for U.S. Department of War Drone Dominance Program
Northrop Grumman has been selected as one of five preferred payload providers for the Department of War’s Drone Dominance Program through the Lethality Prize Challenge.
Lockheed Martin signs contract with U.S. Department of War to develop next-generation PAC-3 MSE missile launcher
The U.S. Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin a $61 million contract to design and build a prototype missile launcher for the Patriot air and missile defense system.