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Sun, Jul 26, 9:44 PM ET
Trump pauses major Iran escalation after Pentagon warns of depleted air defense missile stocks
Multiple reports indicate the US has paused plans for a wider strike campaign against Iran over concerns that American interceptor and air defense missile stock
Ynetnews · +14 outlets
Anduril in talks to raise new funding at about $100 billion valuation
The defense tech startup is reportedly seeking a valuation of roughly $100 billion in its next funding round, more than triple its prior mark and rivaling estab
Defense News · +15 outlets
Lockheed Martin raises 2026 outlook after Q2 beat, record backlogs as defense demand soars
Lockheed posted stronger-than-expected Q2 results and lifted its full-year guidance, citing surging demand for F-35s, munitions, and space programs with a recor
AOL.ca · +14 outlets
RTX beats Q2 estimates, raises 2026 guidance as defense backlog hits $119 billion
RTX reported strong Q2 results and lifted its 2026 outlook, with Raytheon sales climbing on Patriot and AMRAAM programs and the total backlog reaching a record
Defence Industry Europe · +11 outlets
Anduril secures $20 billion US Army contract, signaling AI defense ecosystem shift
The Army awarded Anduril a $20 billion deal as the company also partners with Archer Aviation to build attack drones, marking a major expansion of AI-driven def
ascendants.in · +10 outlets
Northrop Grumman backlog reaches $104.7 billion as Sentinel and missile defense programs drive demand
Northrop Grumman's record backlog underscores sustained demand for its Sentinel ICBM, IBCS, and missile defense programs amid elevated geopolitical tensions.
Defence Industry Europe · +8 outlets
US, UK weigh 40-nation naval force to secure Strait of Hormuz
The US and UK are considering a 40-country naval coalition for the Strait of Hormuz, while Germany pulls two ships from a planned post-war mission as the Iran c
Defense News · +14 outlets
Oracle secures $7 billion Pentagon contract to consolidate software purchases
The DoD awarded Oracle a up-to-ten-year, $7 billion deal to centralize software procurement, expected to yield $441 million in savings.
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
Defense tech startups raised $12.3 billion in 2026 as primes co-invest
Venture investment in defense tech hit $12.3 billion in 2026, though some investors betting on an Iran war windfall suffered losses as the conflict dragged on.
Startup Fortune · +3 outlets
Game of Thrones as Ukraine's president and defense minister split
A major rift between Ukraine's president and defense minister represents the largest government crisis since 2022, highlighting challenges to reform and democra
Defense One · +3 outlets
Pentagon awards largest-ever F-35 spare parts contract
The Pentagon approved its largest-ever contract for F-35 sustainment spares, underscoring the long-term cost and scale of the Joint Strike Fighter program.
RealClearDefense · +10 outlets
Ukraine and Raytheon discuss Patriot missile production plan
Kyiv and Raytheon are in talks to expand production of Patriot interceptor missiles to replenish Ukrainian air defense stocks.
Whalesbook · +14 outlets
Oppenheimer sees $400 billion drone market boom as defense spending surges
Oppenheimer projects a $400 billion market for drones and counter-drone systems as global military spending on unmanned systems accelerates.
Stocktwits · +2 outlets
Iran says Ukrainian attack on Caspian Sea vessel killed sailor
Tehran accused Kyiv of aggression after a Ukrainian strike on an Iranian vessel in the Caspian Sea, claiming a sailor was killed amid the expanding war.
Defense News · +14 outlets
Lockheed Martin unveils counter-drone system using high-power microwaves
Lockheed Martin introduced a new sensor-agnostic counter-drone system that uses High Power Microwave technology to neutralize up to 50 drones per mission.
Tom's Hardware · +14 outlets
Trump says full-scale war with Iran possible if US does not get what it wants
President Trump warned of a full-scale war with Iran if the US cannot achieve its objectives through the current limited conflict.
Anadolu Ajansı · +14 outlets
Pentagon eyes November demo of ground-launched precision strike weapons
The Pentagon plans a November demonstration for its Ground-Based Affordable Mass initiative, allocating $250 million to evaluate new precision strike options.
Breaking Defense
Ukrainian drone unit hunts Russian ships from the steppe, hits over 180 vessels
A Ukrainian drone unit operating far behind front lines has struck more than 180 Russian naval targets in recent weeks using maritime drones.
Defense News · +4 outlets

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