Pentagon and Lockheed reach 10-year framework deal for 850 F-35s
The multiyear framework, reported at roughly $7 billion in investment, sets the largest F-35 procurement tranche yet and gives Lockheed long-term production vis
The Aviationist · +14 outlets
Lockheed reports 11% Q3 sales growth and record $292B backlog
Missile and F-35 demand drove the backlog to a record, though executives face a delivery test on converting orders into revenue.
Defensehere · +13 outlets
Northrop and RTX lift profit outlooks as military demand surges
Both contractors raised full-year guidance on double-digit growth, underscoring the broad Pentagon spending ramp.
www.irishsun.com · +7 outlets
Saab orders triple after Gripen fighter jet deal with Ukraine
The Swedish manufacturer's order book surge reflects Ukraine's push to rebuild its air force with Western fighters.
CNBC · +14 outlets
Anduril employee tender offer values defense tech startup at $90 billion
The valuation cements Anduril's status as the most valuable privately held defense technology company.
Startup Fortune · +14 outlets
Ukraine and Norway discuss urgent increase in interceptor missile stocks
Kyiv is pressing allies for more NASAMS-compatible interceptors and F-16 ammunition as air defense stocks run thin.
Ukrinform · +14 outlets
Leonardo and Rheinmetall win $4 billion Italian Army armored vehicle contracts
The two contracts, reported at $4.16 billion, mark a major European land systems award for the Italian-German consortium.
Defensenews · +10 outlets
Denmark rushes over 50,000 rounds of F-16 ammunition to Ukraine to counter drones
The expedited shipment is meant to sustain Ukrainian F-16 gun runs against Russian drones, which are also accelerating airframe wear.
RBC-Ukraine · +5 outlets
L3Harris wins contract to develop long-range drone interceptor
The award adds to a growing wave of counter-drone programs as militaries prioritize affordable interceptors.
L3Harris® Fast. Forward. · +14 outlets
Raytheon-Lockheed venture wins $215M for next-generation Javelin launchers
The Army award extends the Javelin program into a new launcher generation amid sustained demand for anti-armor weapons.
The SOFX Report · +5 outlets
France and UK hold first joint airborne nuclear-strike exercise
The drill marks a break from decades of autonomous operation for the two countries' strategic air forces.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Lockheed signs $218M agreement with Karman to support THAAD interceptor production
The supplier deal aims to expand THAAD interceptor output as missile defense inventories strain.
Defence Industry Europe · +3 outlets
Patriot interceptor shortage driven by politics and limited allied stockpiles, official says
The shortfall is straining air defense supplies as manufacturers race to raise Patriot output.
Interfax-Ukraine · +13 outlets
Zelensky says Russia produces 140 ballistic missiles per month
The figure underscores the scale of Russia's missile production against Ukraine's limited interceptor supply.
Fakti.bg · +14 outlets
Lockheed expands advanced munitions manufacturing in Texas
The expansion is aimed at boosting munitions capacity and adding thousands of US jobs.
Defense and Munitions · +14 outlets
Russia tails Ukraine-linked US satellite, raising space war tensions
Washington blamed Moscow for moving a military satellite close to a US-registered satellite last week.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
Saudi interceptor stocks run low after Riyadh attacks; missile plant expansion studied
Depleted interceptor inventories and a planned missile plant expansion point to Riyadh's push for greater self-reliance.
Defensenews · +1 outlets
Ukraine and Germany in talks on joint production of Bars cruise missiles
The talks add to Kyiv's effort to build domestic and joint long-range strike production with European partners.
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