US appeals court upholds Pentagon blacklisting of Anthropic as a supply-chain risk
The ruling blocks Anthropic from military contracts and may leave the AI company with limited appeal options, deepening the dispute over Pentagon AI procurement
Defensenews · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin posts record backlog, shares stage biggest single-day rally in nearly 25 years
The stock surge reflects investor reassessment of defense demand as Lockheed's order book reaches a record.
Stocktwits · +4 outlets
GAO: Navy shipyard modernization could cost over $200B versus $21B original estimate
The Shipyard Infrastructure Optimization Program's ballooning cost estimate prompts calls for more congressional oversight of the multi-decade effort.
Breakingdefense · +3 outlets
General Motors delivers first Patriot missile components to Lockheed Martin
The automaker's entry into missile parts supply is part of a broader push to expand Patriot interceptor production capacity.
Yahoo Finance · +13 outlets
Latvia moves to order Anduril's Barracuda cruise missile for long-range strike
The planned purchase would give the Baltic state a new long-range strike capability amid heightened NATO focus on its eastern flank.
TWZ · +2 outlets
Anduril and ORIGIN sign pact to test BLAZE counter-drone interceptor in Latvia
The trial pairs ORIGIN's interceptor with Anduril's Lattice software to address drone threats on NATO's eastern flank.
Defence Industry Europe · +2 outlets
Metallus wins up to $995M US defense contract for high-fragmentation steel
The award underscores rising demand for specialty materials tied to munitions production.
TradingView · +2 outlets
US Army names 30 finalists in effort to field cheaper Patriot interceptor partners
The service is seeking lower-cost alternatives to expand interceptor production capacity.
The Defence Blog
Trump administration obligates $307M of $400M Ukraine military aid package, without interceptors
The legally binding commitments cover nearly all funds Congress approved, but the package excludes air-defense interceptors Ukraine has sought.
Defensenews · +1 outlets
EU report says Europe is rearming too slowly to meet 2030 defense readiness target
The assessment warns that current procurement pace falls short of what is needed to counter the threat from Russia.
Militarnyi · +13 outlets
Experts say Trump's plan to license Patriot missiles for Ukraine could take years
NATO's chief and analysts caution the licensing approach will not quickly resolve Ukraine's air-defense shortfalls, as the EU weighs swapping production slots.
وردنا · +12 outlets
Northrop Grumman wins $123.8M contract for F-35 APG-85 Lot 7 radar
The award covers continued radar production for the F-35, alongside Northrop's separate Navy radar deal.
The Defense Watch · +3 outlets
France to send troops and defense systems to protect Saudi Red Sea oil route, Macron says
The deployment aims to safeguard the Yanbu port area, a key node for energy transport, as Saudi Arabia manages regional Houthi threats.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
US Navy stands up new hub to prepare unmanned systems for combat
The autonomous development center will train sailors and test technology, while the Navy also launched Phase II of its medium unmanned surface vessel project.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Leonardo and Fincantieri win EUR 3.7B contract for two Italian Navy DDX destroyers
The award is a major boost for Italy's naval shipbuilding industry.
The Defense Watch · +2 outlets
South Korea inducts first locally developed KF-21 fighter jet into air force
The milestone marks a significant step for South Korea's domestic defense industry.
Breakingdefense · +14 outlets
Australia says F-35 parts bound for US repairs were mistakenly diverted to Hong Kong
The diversion has drawn scrutiny from US lawmakers over supply-chain security for the fighter program.
Defence Industry Europe
US to establish a military base in Poland, Polish defense official says
The Pentagon declined to confirm the decision on Warsaw's long-sought goal.
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