Pentagon gives industry 21 days to submit plans for 'significantly faster' weapons production
The Pentagon is pressing defense contractors to accelerate production and delivery of critical weapons amid concerns over depleted stockpiles.
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US missile stockpiles 'dangerously low' after Iran conflict, reports warn
Bloomberg Economics and multiple outlets report that key US munitions including Patriot, THAAD, and Tomahawk missiles have been critically depleted due to opera
Bloomberg.com · +14 outlets
SpaceX, Northrop Grumman complete first Golden Dome test milestone
Space-based interceptor contractors passed the first milestone under the Golden Dome program, but DoD will wait for feasibility demonstrations before deciding o
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'There is no Golden Dome' without congressional funding, general warns
The leader of the Golden Dome program warns that the ambitious missile defense shield will not materialize unless Congress prioritizes sustained funding.
Defense One · +14 outlets
Goldman Dome money reaches contractors but long-term funding unclear
Initial Golden Dome contract awards are flowing to defense contractors, but long-term budget certainty for the $1.2 trillion program remains elusive.
Breaking Defense · +2 outlets
Northrop Grumman unveils Raid Hunter 50mm gun-based air defense system
Northrop Grumman introduces Raid Hunter, a next-generation gun-based air defense system designed to counter cruise missiles and mass drone attacks.
Investing.com · +13 outlets
Space Command chief says joint force needs both kinetic and non-kinetic weapons for space war
Gen. Stephen Whiting at the SMD Symposium outlined five key needs for Space Command and stressed the importance of layered space warfare capabilities.
Breaking Defense · +14 outlets
Army selects air defense unit to prepare for Golden Dome mission
The Army has chosen an air defense unit to begin experimentation and testing ahead of a planned 2028 Golden Dome mission delivery.
Breaking Defense · +2 outlets
Lockheed Martin wins $211M UAE defense contract
Lockheed Martin secured a $211 million contract with the United Arab Emirates for defense systems.
Investing.com · +2 outlets
Raytheon snags $745M missile interceptor contract as Arizona operations expand
Raytheon received a $745 million contract for the SM-3 Block IIA missile interceptor, expanding its Arizona production footprint.
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Trump swaps planes via catering truck after Iranian threats following NATO summit
Trump was transferred from Air Force One to a military plane using a catering truck due to Iranian threats after a NATO summit in Turkey.
Defense News · +14 outlets
DARPA seeks 'unconstrained, radical' concepts for next-gen hypersonic cruise missile
DARPA is calling for innovative manufacturing and design concepts to produce affordable, scalable hypersonic cruise missiles that can counter advanced air defen
Breaking Defense · +1 outlets
Boeing unveils low-cost radar seeker built from off-the-shelf parts
Boeing and Northrop Grumman separately showcased low-cost interceptor technologies aimed at reducing the cost of guided weapons.
Defense News · +6 outlets
Lockheed Martin launches Strigo modular missile defense product line
Lockheed Martin introduced Strigo, a new line of modular missile and sensor hardware designed to accelerate development of missile defense systems.
Defense News · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin achieves Next Generation Interceptor Stage 2 motor test milestone
Lockheed Martin successfully tested the Stage 2 rocket motor for the Next Generation Interceptor and won an MDA modeling contract.
rocketcitynow.com · +14 outlets
Army moves to make high-energy lasers a permanent defense against drones
The U.S. Army is advancing high-energy laser systems as a permanent counter-drone capability, with leaders calling for more training alongside new tech.
The New Voice of Ukraine · +14 outlets
Palantir may receive up to $244M through 2028, says internal DoD memo
An internal Defense Department memo proposes giving Palantir up to $244 million through 2028 for defense AI and data analytics.
The Register
Army opens test ranges to private industry for drone and counter-drone development
The Army is opening its test ranges to private companies to accelerate development of drones, counter-drone systems, long-range fires, and cheap interceptors.
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