Archive snapshot · Defense
Tue, Jun 9, 9:45 PM ET
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RTX invests $100M in Rhode Island missile defense facility expansion
Raytheon Technologies commits $100M to expand Portsmouth facility for radar testing and Patriot interceptor production amid surging missile defense demand.
The Business Journals · +14 outlets
Germany and France abandon joint FCAS fighter jet program after cost disputes
Franco-German-Spanish FCAS program collapses after years of disagreements; Germany may order more F-35s from Lockheed Martin instead.
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
US approves $2B Anduril counter-drone system sale to Kuwait
State Department approves foreign military sale of Anduril counter-UAS platforms to Kuwait following recent Iranian strikes.
Defense News · +6 outlets
Lockheed Martin scores $10B in new Pentagon contracts; stock still 24% below highs
Defense giant receives significant new contract awards as global defense spending surges, though valuation remains compressed.
AD HOC NEWS · +2 outlets
US launches new strikes on Iran after Trump says Apache helicopter downed in Strait of Hormuz
U.S. military responds to reported downing of Apache helicopter near Oman coast with new strikes; Army and Navy conduct rescue operations.
Defense News · +14 outlets
Space Force contracts Viasat and Intelsat for $437.7M anti-jam communications satellites
Two companies win first of new anti-jam communication satellite contracts from Space Systems Command.
Breaking Defense
Kratos ramping Spartan missile engine production to 3,000 annually
Defense contractor expands output of Spartan engines to support growing demand for missile and loitering munitions.
markets.businessinsider.com · +1 outlets
Pentagon reveals preferred munitions for low-cost attack drones
Defense Department releases list of compatible payloads for one-way attack drones from Northrop Grumman and startups.
Defense News · +14 outlets
NRO funds BlackSky for new satellites with AI-optimized image detection
National Reconnaissance Office invests in imagery satellites with integrated AI for space-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Navy drone boat rescues helicopter crew downed at sea in apparent first
Texas-based Saronic's unmanned vessel deployed to Gulf region conducts first known rescue of downed helicopter crew.
Defense One · +14 outlets
Elbit and Anduril unveil SIGMA 155 howitzer for U.S. Army trials
Joint venture between Israeli and U.S. defense contractors produces new artillery system for Army evaluation.
Defense Feeds
Trump memo on AI orders Pentagon closer AI company ties and revises defense guidelines
Presidential directive urges national security agencies to accelerate AI collaboration with frontier companies and revises Biden-era safeguards.
Breaking Defense · +3 outlets
Coast Guard tests Saildrone in northern waters for persistent border surveillance
Autonomous vessel demonstrates capability to conduct 100-day coastal surveillance and mapping missions for homeland security.
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Northrop Grumman selects Apex for space-based missile defense demonstration project
Contractor advances development of space-based sensors for integrated air and missile defense architecture.
MSN · +10 outlets
Anduril president: US must innovate faster and cheaper in defense systems
Defense tech CEO warns Pentagon must adopt rapid, cost-effective development approach learned from Ukraine conflict.
Defense News · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin's Sanctum C-UAS and GRIZZLY launcher successfully demonstrated
Counter-unmanned aircraft system and containerized launcher combination tested for operational deployment.
Overt Defense - · +9 outlets
Oshkosh eyes potential new Marine JLTV supplier deal amid readiness gaps
Defense contractor pursues opportunity to supply additional light tactical vehicles to Marine Corps citing capability concerns.
Breaking Defense
French jet shoots down drone in Latvian airspace during NATO mission
NATO air defense incidents increase as Russian military drones stray into airspace of alliance members.
Defense News · +14 outlets
Rocket Lab hints at central role in Trump's space defense strategy
Small launch provider's stock rallies on signals of expanded role in national space defense initiatives.
MSN · +3 outlets
XTEND wins $3M contract for 100 XOS-enabled robotic drone systems in Asia-Pacific
Defense tech firm secures regional contract to supply autonomous drone systems for regional security applications.
The Manila Times · +2 outlets
Anduril president discusses how defense tech startups have changed procurement
Defense innovation startup executive outlines impact of new technology companies on military acquisition processes.
The Hugh Hewitt Show · +12 outlets
Top Senate defense appropriators doubt third reconciliation bill with defense funding will pass
McConnell and Collins express skepticism about prospects for additional defense-funded reconciliation legislation.
Breaking Defense · +2 outlets
DroneShield lands fresh defense contract fueling counter-drone momentum
Australian counter-drone specialist wins new government contract supporting growing market for anti-UAS capabilities.
AD HOC NEWS
U.S. molybdenum maker Elmet receives $4.3M contract for interceptor parts
Maine-based defense contractor wins government contract for production of specialized materials for missile interceptors.
Investing.com South Africa · +1 outlets

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