Anduril and US Navy announce $6.6B Maryland shipyard to build Virginia-class submarine components
Anduril will invest $3.7 billion in the Baltimore-area Arsenal-2 facility, with the Navy and Trump administration backing a $6.6 billion total commitment aimed
Defensenews · +15 outlets
Boeing wins Lockheed contract worth up to $14.7B to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker production
The seven-year agreement, issued by PAC-3 prime Lockheed Martin, aims to lift seeker output toward 2,000 units a year from Boeing's Huntsville facility.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Anduril lands $2.9B Navy submarine shipyard contract days after Luckey joins Pentagon weapons group
The Navy award comes as Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey takes a role advising the Pentagon, drawing scrutiny over potential conflicts.
CNBC · +3 outlets
Northrop Grumman's YFQ-48A drone wingman completes first fully autonomous flight
The self-funded Collaborative Combat Aircraft flew autonomous taxi, takeoff, maneuvers and landing over the Mojave Desert, weeks after the Air Force set a goal
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Pentagon names four directed-energy weapons for counter-drone pilot program at US bases
AeroVironment, Epirus, Kord and Boeing were selected for JIATF-401's pilot program, the first systems to be fielded and tested at U.S. installations.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
France test-fires upgraded nuclear-capable M51 ballistic missile from submarine for first time
The launch marks a milestone for France's sea-based strategic deterrent.
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L3Harris secures $6 billion THAAD propulsion contract
The award covers propulsion work for the missile defense interceptor program.
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US approves missile guidance kits, Patriot repairs and Javelins for Middle East partners
One proposed deal would let the UAE buy about $1 billion worth of Advanced Precision Kill System-II guidance sections.
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NPR: Musk and Luckey's new Pentagon roles raise ethics worries
Watchdog concerns center on conflicts of interest as tech executives take advisory roles in the administration.
NPR · +1 outlets
EU deepens collective space security with mutual defense pact
The pact advances the EU's push for strategic autonomy in space.
Breakingdefense · +13 outlets
Metallus awarded $995M Defense Department steel contract
The Defense Logistics Agency award covers specialty steel for defense applications and moved Metallus shares.
American Recycler · +14 outlets
Germany to stand up first dedicated drone regiment next year, modeled on Ukraine war lessons
Defense Minister Pistorius announced the unit as Europe accelerates drone adoption.
Defensenews · +5 outlets
US removes B-1 bombers from UK base amid security concerns
The move came a week after several men were arrested at the base on suspicion of preparing terrorist acts.
Defensenews · +12 outlets
Boeing's Skunk Works integrates AI in push to modernize defense
Lockheed's advanced projects unit is folding artificial intelligence into its aircraft design and development work.
Bloomberg.com · +1 outlets
Army tests counter-drone tech at Mexican border as cartel drone use rises
The service is sharpening defenses against expanding cartel drone operations along the border.
Defensenews · +11 outlets
Aselsan signs record EUR 2.46 billion hybrid air defense contract
The Turkish contractor's deal with the Turkish Presidency is its largest air defense award.
Defence Turkey · +6 outlets
Germany pledges $1.1B military aid package to Ukraine including drone interceptors
Chancellor Merz said Russia should expect defensive steps against further escalation.
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Pentagon personnel data breach exposing about 3 million people went undetected for months
The incident and a separate FBI breach raise questions about federal data security.
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