Pentagon pushes defense companies to accelerate weapons production amid stockpile concerns
The Pentagon formally requested industry plans within 21 days for significantly faster production and delivery of critical weapons, driven by concerns over depl
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US missile stockpiles depleted, replenishment years away, reports warn
Multiple reports indicate U.S. Patriot, THAAD, and other missile stockpiles are critically low after operations in Iran and Ukraine, with replenishment not expe
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RTX's Raytheon awarded $745M contract for SM-3 Block IIA interceptors
The U.S. Navy and MDA awarded Raytheon a $745 million contract for SM-3 Block IIA interceptors to expand air defense against ballistic missile threats, includin
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Lockheed Martin launches Strigo modular missile technology product line
Lockheed Martin announced Strigo, a new line of modular missile and sensor hardware with a dedicated storefront, aimed at accelerating development and reducing
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Lockheed Martin Next Generation Interceptor passes two key tests ahead of design review
Lockheed Martin's ICBM-killing Next Generation Interceptor passed two key motor tests after an 18-month delay, and the company also won an MDA contract to moder
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Golden Dome missile defense program at risk without sustained funding, general warns
Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein warned at the Space and Missile Defense Symposium that the Golden Dome program would stop if continued funding falters, as Con
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Northrop Grumman unveils Raid Hunter 50mm gun-based air defense system
Northrop Grumman introduced Raid Hunter, a 50mm cannon-based air defense system designed to counter drones and cruise missiles at military bases.
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STRATCOM chief warns there is 'no such thing as a regional conflict anymore'
The commander of U.S. Strategic Command warned that the internet, social media, cyber, and AI extend the effects of war far beyond the battlefield.
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Japan's 2026 defense white paper calls China 'greatest strategic challenge'
Japan's 2026 Defense White Paper highlights a 'new era of crisis' in the Indo-Pacific and labels China the world's greatest strategic challenge.
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DOGE claimed $1.7B savings from canceled military health IT contract; GAO finds contract never terminated
The Government Accountability Office found that a military health IT contract DOGE claimed to have terminated was never actually cancelled and no funds were deo
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Pentagon official pushes back on dwindling stockpile reports amid Southeast Asia tour
Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby pushed back against reports that US military stockpiles are strained, during a Southeast Asia tour.
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Joby Aviation to acquire Resonant Sciences, establish defense business in $500M deal
Joby Aviation shares dropped as the company announced a $500 million deal to buy Resonant Sciences and establish a defense business, funded by cash and stock.
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Marine Corps awards Epirus $11M contract for HAVOC microwave drone-killer system
The Marine Corps awarded Epirus an $11 million contract for a production-ready, vehicle-mounted high-power microwave system capable of destroying drone swarms i
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Boeing and Northrop Grumman unveil low-cost interceptor technologies
Boeing plans a cheaper seeker for missiles built from off-the-shelf parts, while Northrop Grumman detailed a cannon-based solution to defeat drones and cruise m
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US Army general in Europe suddenly removed from command of V Corps
The Army abruptly removed Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza from command of V Corps in Europe, with no reason immediately given.
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US Army moves to make high-energy lasers a permanent drone defense capability
Army space and missile defense leaders are calling for permanent high-energy laser systems for drone defense alongside continued training for new systems.
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Laser weapons for space pose threat and opportunity, US officials say
U.S. Space Command officials said directed-energy and cyber weapons could disable large satellite constellations, creating both threats and opportunities for sp
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Kratos (KTOS) lands Javelin seeker deal after Japan missile test role, stock rises
Kratos shares rose on news the company secured a Javelin seeker deal following its role in supporting Japan's missile test with target vehicles.
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