Hegseth tells AUSA Pentagon needs $50B in reconciliation funds for mass drone production
The defense secretary used the Army's annual convention to push autonomy, a new Autonomous Warfare Command and generational investment in drones and robotic sys
Defensenews · +3 outlets
Anduril employee tender offer would value defense startup at $90 billion
The tender would mark a steep jump for the Palmer Luckey-founded company and underscore investor appetite for defense tech startups.
CNBC · +10 outlets
Army awards Anduril contract worth up to $1.8B for next-gen command and control system
Anduril expands its role in the Army's Next Generation Command and Control software as the service also taps nine other companies with $93.6M in awards.
Defensenews · +4 outlets
Raytheon awarded $6.3B contract for SM-3 IB interceptors
The missile defense award strengthens RTX's order book amid rising global demand for interceptors.
Homeland Preparedness News · +14 outlets
Anduril unveils Steelfin family of surface-to-air interceptor missiles
The new modular interceptors position Anduril against Lockheed Martin's PAC-3 and the existing Patriot and THAAD air defense systems.
SSBCrack · +14 outlets
Lockheed Martin debuts PAC-3 Edge interceptor and outlines layered air defense plans
The new PAC-3 variant is pitched at hypersonic threats and fresh production options for Ukraine and Europe.
The Defense Watch · +4 outlets
Avio, Lockheed Martin sign deal for solid rocket motor production in the US
The agreement gives Lockheed access to Avio's rocket motor capacity as US munitions supply investment tops $500M.
Breakingdefense · +14 outlets
Army mulls munitions procurement goals amid Iran war, prioritizes Patriot missiles
The Army's fires acquisition chief said buying more Patriot missiles is a top priority as depleted arsenals raise questions about US military capacity.
Defenseone · +3 outlets
Northrop Grumman unveils gun-based air defense systems to counter drone threats at AUSA
The company showcased new gun systems and counter-drone capabilities at the Army's annual convention.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Ukraine races to field faster interceptors as Russia strikes energy grid
Kyiv is leveraging fighter jets, AI-aimed gun turrets and scarce missiles for air defense against increasingly diverse Russian attacks.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
US Army expands drone marketplace to 33 nations, processing $800M in transactions
The marketplace, launched in March 2026, has grown into a significant channel for international drone sales.
Defensenews · +1 outlets
Hadrian, Lockheed Martin formalize agreement for automated missile parts manufacturing
The deal deepens automation in missile part production as the Pentagon pushes to scale munitions output.
Defense Daily · +2 outlets
US Army generals propose larger, more frequent military exercises in Korea
The call follows Trump's scaling back of a joint exercise with South Korea and draws on lessons from Ukraine.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Army converts Futures and Concepts Command to Futures and Autonomy Command
The redesignation is part of the Defense Department's push to stand up component organizations under a new Autonomous Warfare Command.
Defenseone · +2 outlets
Poland focuses air defense on Russian drone incursions
Poland's operational commander said 80 percent of his service's attention is on air defense, with integrated defenses still years from full readiness.
Breakingdefense · +13 outlets
Army taps nine companies for $93.6M in next-gen command and control software awards
The awards support applications for the service's Next Generation Command and Control program.
Defensenews · +1 outlets
Ukraine's fighter fleet tips West as F-16s and Mirages outnumber Soviet jets
The shift marks a milestone in Ukraine's transition to Western combat aircraft.
UNITED24 Media · +1 outlets
China studies Ukraine conflict in preparation for 'world drone war'
Beijing is drawing lessons from drone warfare in Ukraine as it modernizes its military.
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