Pentagon, Raytheon sign multi-year contract worth up to $6.3B for SM-3 Block IB interceptors
The award follows a framework agreement between DoD and Raytheon to boost production of the ship-based air defense interceptor.
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Anduril commits $3.7B to new Maryland shipyard, wins $2.9B Navy contract
The Baltimore-area facility marks Anduril's entry into submarine component manufacturing, with the government holding roughly a 40 percent stake.
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Wolfspeed shares jump 20% on $1.5B Defense Department financing
The silicon carbide maker's defense loan underscores the push to secure domestic semiconductor supply for military systems.
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General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic to step down in 2027; Danny Deep named successor
Novakovic has led the defense contractor since 2013.
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Boeing lands $14.7B PAC-3 seeker contract
The award covers components for Patriot air defense interceptors, a high-demand munition line.
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L3Harris wins Space Force deal for missile tracking satellites
The award supports space-based sensors for detecting and tracking missile launches.
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Navy and Shield AI invest combined $400M in X-BAT unmanned fighter development
Shield AI expects to fly the carrier-capable X-BAT drone within months, with the Navy contributing $150 million.
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Senator claims Pentagon barred Qatar base access to hide Iran war damage
Sen. Chris Murphy says he was denied access to Al Udeid Air Base during a congressional delegation trip.
Defensenews · +11 outlets
Embraer, Lockheed Martin compete for India's $10.5B military transport aircraft deal
New Delhi wants the contract to deepen its domestic aerospace industrial base.
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Germany approves funds for eight-ship fleet of sub-hunting frigates
The ships will support NATO missions in the Baltic, North Sea, Atlantic and High North.
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Germany weighs joining GCAP as UK seeks to progress potential switch
Berlin has explored next-generation fighter options since the collapse of the FCAS program this summer.
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France to begin training Ukrainian pilots on Rafale warplanes in November
Armed Forces Minister Catherine Vautrin announced the timeline to lawmakers.
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Lithuania says it could pay for a permanent in-country US base
Trump appeared open to the idea, calling Lithuanians great people.
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Metallus wins five-year contract worth up to $995M for defense steel supply
The deal reflects growing demand for specialty metals used in military programs.
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German lawmakers approve eight-ship fleet while pilots train on US Army Chinook simulator
German Air Force crews are preparing for CH-47F Block II Chinooks using the US Army's simulator complex.
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Anduril, Gecko Robotics team up for Baltimore County shipyard testing
Gecko will apply inspection technology and AI software to non-destructive testing of submarine components.
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Israeli firms and delegation display at Morocco's Marrakech Airshow for first time
Israel's defense ministry called it the country's first official participation since the Abraham Accords.
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Turkey weighs Saudi defense support under Mecca Joint Defence Agreement
Ankara ruled out an offensive role, saying any armed attack on one member is an attack on all.
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