Archive snapshot · Defense
Thu, Aug 6, 9:38 AM ET
CNN: Nearly 80% of THAAD interceptors depleted in Iran war, sources say
CNN reports the US has used nearly 80% of interceptors for a key missile defense system during the Iran war, with reports saying long-range missile stocks are n
CNN · +15 outlets
CBO: Trump-class battleship program to cost $275 billion
The Congressional Budget Office estimates the Navy's new Trump-class battleship program will cost $275 billion, with the first of 15 nuclear-powered ships costi
Defense News · +14 outlets
Ukraine's air defense crisis deepens as missile stocks run low
Missile supplies for Ukraine's air defenses have dropped threefold despite available stocks, according to Zelenskyy, deepening Kyiv's air defense crisis.
Modern Ghana · +8 outlets
Lockheed seeks US mineral supply deals after Trump supply-chain push
Reuters reports Lockheed Martin is negotiating US domestic mineral supply deals, a significant step in the push to build domestic supply chains and reduce depen
Defense News · +14 outlets
Intuitive Machines jumps 22.8% on L3Harris missile-tracking satellite deal
Intuitive Machines was selected by L3Harris to supply 18 spacecraft for missile defense satellite tracking, sending LUNR shares up sharply.
simplywall.st · +3 outlets
France taps auto industry to mass-produce military drones
France's push to enlist its car industry in producing military drones is moving from policy ambition to industrial implementation.
Defense News · +6 outlets
Hegseth disputes reports of depleted US missile interceptor stocks
Defense Secretary Hegseth pushed back on reports of depleted US missile interceptor stocks, calling the claims fake, as the Pentagon responds to the Iran war de
stripes.com · +14 outlets
Telesat lands $1.63 billion Canadian Arctic defense contract
Telesat won a $1.6 billion Canadian defense contract for Arctic military satellite communications, the first step in a broader MoD plan for a secure Arctic grid
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Army seeks counter-drone missile priced under $150K
The US Army launched a search for a next-generation counter-drone missile under $150,000 apiece, compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher.
Breaking Defense · +4 outlets
Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K
The US Army launched a search for a next-generation counter-drone missile under $150,000 apiece, compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher.
Breaking Defense · +4 outlets
Space Force awards 3 firms $615M to track airborne targets
The Space Force awarded three firms $615 million in task orders to track airborne targets, following a first order to SpaceX in May worth $4.6 billion.
Breaking Defense · +3 outlets
Lockheed clears milestone for Next Generation Interceptor
Lockheed Martin reported a successful burst test of its Next Generation Interceptor second-stage motor, a major milestone for the missile defense program.
The Defense Post · +8 outlets
How Ukraine tries to intercept Russian drones more effectively
Kyiv has turned to Western fighter jets and dispersed air defense teams to shoot down Russian drones more effectively and affordably.
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
Taiwan began major military drills testing commanders' ability to fight on the fly, temporarily limiting internet access for the first time.
Defense News · +12 outlets
Lockheed fuses AI agent and sensors in live fighter intercept demo
Lockheed Martin demonstrated an AI-driven fighter intercept test fusing an AI agent with sensors, testing next-generation fighter autonomy.
The Defense Post · +4 outlets
Japan weighs use of Palantir, Anduril AI systems for defense
Japan is considering adopting AI systems from Palantir and Anduril for its defense forces.
Nikkei Asia · +3 outlets
NRO issues 3 SAR satellite data providers new contracts
The NRO awarded new Radar Commercial Augmentation contracts to three SAR satellite data providers following successful demonstrations under prior study contract
Breaking Defense · +6 outlets
Northrop expects national security space sales above $7 billion
Northrop Grumman expects national security space sales to exceed $7 billion amid rising missile defense and satellite servicing demand.
Defence Industry Europe · +4 outlets

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