Boeing wins undefinitized Lockheed contract worth up to $14.7B to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output
The seven-year award, issued by PAC-3 prime Lockheed Martin, funds work at Boeing's Huntsville site and follows an April framework deal as global demand for Pat
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Aselsan signs record EUR 2.46B hybrid air defense contract with Turkish presidency
The deal is Turkey's largest single air defense award and underscores Ankara's push to build indigenous layered defense systems.
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L3Harris secures $6B THAAD propulsion contract
The award makes L3Harris a key supplier for the US missile defense interceptor fleet amid elevated demand for ballistic missile defense.
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US Navy awards Raytheon multi-year SM-6 production contract
The multi-year buy locks in long-term production of the Navy's primary long-range surface-to-air and anti-ship missile.
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Northrop logs first flight of self-funded YFQ-48A drone wingman over Mojave
The fully autonomous taxi, takeoff, maneuver and landing test advances Northrop's bid for the Air Force's collaborative combat aircraft effort.
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Germany pledges $1.1B military aid to Ukraine including thousands of drone interceptors
Chancellor Merz announced the package during a surprise Kyiv visit, aimed at countering Russian drone and missile strikes.
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Pentagon picks AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing for counter-drone directed energy pilot
JIATF-401's pilot program signals growing Pentagon emphasis on directed energy as a cost-effective counter to drone swarms.
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Germany to stand up first dedicated drone regiment next year modeled on Ukraine lessons
Defense Minister Pistorius announced the unit as Berlin restructures its forces around drone warfare lessons from the Ukraine war.
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Pentagon and FBI personnel-data breaches exposed about 3 million people, went undetected for months
The incidents raise questions about cybersecurity practices across federal agencies handling sensitive personnel records.
Defenseone · +13 outlets
European defense startups forecast to raise record $10.5B in 2026, Dealroom says
The forecast reflects a rapid European venture funding expansion as EU 27 defense investment more than doubles year over year.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
US approves missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs and Javelins for Middle East partners
A proposed deal would let the UAE buy $1B of Advanced Precision Kill System-II guidance sections, part of a broader regional arms package.
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Zelenskyy says Russia produces up to 140 ballistic missiles a month
The disclosure underscores the scale of Moscow's missile production as Ukraine seeks expanded air defense ammunition.
Meta-Defense · +12 outlets
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns after arrests
The move came a week after several men were arrested at the base on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Defensenews · +13 outlets
US Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises
The service is sharpening defenses against growing cartel drone activity along the southern border.
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Marine Corps to deploy anti-ship and air-defense systems to remote Japan island near Taiwan
The exercise placement signals US focus on distributed littoral defense in the first island chain.
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US intel chief Jay Clayton tapped as White House AI czar
The Director of National Intelligence will helm broad domestic technology and economic policy discussions.
Defenseone · +14 outlets
Metallus awarded $995M DLA steel contract for defense
The Defense Logistics Agency award secures domestic specialty steel supply for military production.
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Zelenskyy says Ukraine will intensify attacks on Russian oil refineries
The campaign targets Russian energy infrastructure as Kyiv presses its long-range strike strategy.
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