Archive snapshot · Defense
Tue, Nov 3, 8:32 AM ET
US approves $2.1B sale of 500 Patriot interceptors to Ukraine, funded by allies
The interceptors are not yet built and are not expected to be delivered until the early 2030s.
Defensenews · +13 outlets
Lockheed Martin to invest $420M in Camden, Arkansas missile plant, adding 650 jobs
The expansion boosts US solid rocket motor and missile production capacity as Pentagon demand rises.
Construction Review · +11 outlets
RTX wins $24.4B multi-year contract for SM-6 interceptors
The multi-year award locks in long-term demand for Raytheon's naval air defense interceptor line.
scanx.trade · +7 outlets
India orders next-gen corvettes for $5.7B in broad naval modernization push
New Delhi is buying corvettes from domestic shipyards plus carrier-capable fighters from France and submarines from Germany.
Defensenews · +2 outlets
Aselsan signs $1.1B air defense export contract with unnamed customer
The Turkish defense firm's largest export deal to date underscores growing demand for non-Western air defense systems.
Türkiye Today · +4 outlets
Alphabet in talks to join Pentagon's Golden Dome missile defense project
A tech giant entering the flagship missile defense program would mark a notable shift in the contractor base.
TradingKey · +3 outlets
US Army taps Lockheed Martin to develop interceptor for hypersonic threats
The program targets a growing gap in defenses against maneuvering hypersonic weapons.
Israel Defense · +14 outlets
Lockheed Martin closes $3.4B acquisition of Ultra Maritime
The deal adds undersea warfare and maritime systems to Lockheed's portfolio amid rising naval demand.
Defense and Munitions · +2 outlets
RTX awarded $8B strategic communications terminal contract
The award adds to Raytheon's communications portfolio amid rising demand for resilient military networks.
Defense Daily · +8 outlets
Hanwha Defense USA wins first US Navy shipbuilding contract worth $269M
The medium landing ship award marks the Korean group's entry into US naval ship construction.
Ocean News & Technology · +4 outlets
Blackstone invests $1B in new defense tech firm Falcata
The private capital commitment reflects growing investor appetite for defense technology startups.
scanx.trade · +8 outlets
Oshkosh partners with Grid Aero to build military drones
The tie-up marks the vehicle maker's first move into aircraft manufacturing via the Lifter aircraft.
Defensenews · +7 outlets
Leidos posts strong third quarter, raises full-year guidance
The results signal continued strength in government IT and defense services spending.
Stock Titan · +6 outlets
Elbit Systems wins $170M contract to build IDF artillery training center
The 15-year deal deepens Elbit's training and simulation business with the Israeli military.
Yahoo Finance · +11 outlets
Saab launches family of AI agents for future aircraft projects
The Swedish firm's AI Fighter Jet Pilot Academy aims to build infrastructure for autonomous air combat.
Breakingdefense · +5 outlets
Officials suspect Iran of cyberattacks on US military base freezers
Tehran is also suspected in recent attacks on US water-treatment equipment.
Defenseone · +7 outlets
Russia adds larger antennas to Shahed drones to counter Ukrainian jamming
Kyiv now needs roughly twice as many jammers to stop each upgraded drone, officials say.
Defensenews
UK awards Astroscale £15M contract for orbital warfare capabilities
The deal advances Britain's space domain awareness and counter-satellite ambitions.
Israel Defense · +1 outlets

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