US picks Poland to host €227M PAC-3 Patriot interceptor maintenance hub for Europe
The facility, run with Lockheed Martin and several European partners, is meant to scale and speed Patriot interceptor repairs as NATO rebuilds air-defense inven
Breakingdefense · +5 outlets
Lockheed wins $694M US Air Force contract to serially produce ARRW hypersonic missile
The award moves the Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon into production and expands US hypersonic strike capacity.
Military Times · +5 outlets
US military spending on Iran war climbs past $47 billion, 25% above July estimate
Pentagon data obtained by Reuters shows the cost of the Iran campaign rising faster than projected, adding pressure to munitions and readiness budgets.
Defensenews · +14 outlets
Switzerland shortlists Barak MX and SAMP/T NG for second long-range air defense system
Bern narrows its choice to an Israeli or a French-Italian system for a second long-range ground-based air defense layer.
Defensenews · +6 outlets
Anduril and Qualcomm unveil BlueChip US-made laptop line
The partnership aims to build computers onshore and ties into the push to reshore defense-relevant electronics supply chains.
Reuters · +13 outlets
Pentagon to choose new US base location by June 2027, prioritizing 4 requirements
The assistant secretary for Energy, Installations and Environment outlined the criteria and timeline for siting a new installation.
Breakingdefense · +1 outlets
India approves $22 billion in military spending amid China border tensions
New Delhi's approval reflects rising procurement focus on the China border and broader force modernization.
CNBC · +5 outlets
Defense Intelligence Agency: China has tripled its satellite fleet since 2018
The DIA's third unclassified space threat report details continued Chinese space expansion and counterspace capabilities.
Breakingdefense · +8 outlets
UK commits to 3% of GDP on defense by 2030, funding plan by reprioritizing
Chancellor John Healey said the Defence Investment Plan will be fully funded by shifting money from other departments to close a £4.7 billion gap.
Breakingdefense · +13 outlets
US Navy reports decade-high Class A aviation and afloat mishaps
Extended deployments in the Middle East are compounding maintenance backlogs and straining shipyard capacity, Navy leaders warn.
Defensenews · +9 outlets
Former US Army official pleads guilty in Hawaii defense contract bribery scheme
The plea follows a federal probe into corruption tied to defense contracting in Hawaii.
Hawaii News Now · +14 outlets
L3Harris wins solid rocket motor contract with record production target
The award reflects surging demand for solid rocket motors amid constrained US missile production capacity.
Defense and Munitions · +11 outlets
Fluor Marine Propulsion wins $2.4 billion naval nuclear propulsion contract modification
The award covers continued work on naval nuclear propulsion programs for the US fleet.
Defense Daily · +3 outlets
Drone stocks slide as midterm blue wave risks grow; Luckey sees arms spending stable
Investors weighed election-driven risk to defense budgets while Anduril's chief argued spending will hold steady.
Bloomberg.com · +3 outlets
Applied Intuition wins US Navy AI production contract
The award places commercial AI and autonomy software into a naval production program.
Israel Defense · +14 outlets
NATO Black Sea states decry Ukraine war spillover endangering merchant shipping
The three NATO littoral states signaled a coordinated response to growing risks to commercial shipping and maritime infrastructure.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
USFK commander: daily jamming of US forces on Korean Peninsula demands resilient industry solutions
Gen. Xavier Brunson said capabilities dependent on pristine satellite links and uninterrupted fiber will not survive on the peninsula.
Breakingdefense · +2 outlets
Serbia's weapons-buying habits under scrutiny after Vucic ouster
Procurement is likely to slow and recent buys face investigation after a student-led movement ousted the long-time leader.
Defensenews · +1 outlets