A Democratic sweep in the midterms has investors questioning the durability of the administration's $1.5 trillion defense spending plan and future procurement priorities.
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With Republicans holding only a short window, defense-focused lawmakers face fights over funding, scrutiny of cyber and intelligence cuts, and possible cancellations of programs like Autonomous Warfare Command.
The expansion reflects continued efforts to raise output of missiles such as Javelin and HIMARS amid sustained global demand.
The European company is developing a truly hypersonic interceptor aimed at addressing emerging missile threats for Europe.
The Navy now plans to award the UJTS trainer program between July and September 2027.
The service wants contractors to build the Extended Range Attack Munition at scale for Ukraine's fight.
The two airmen died in non-hostile incidents while supporting operations against Iran.
An unsealed opinion found the Navy engaged in disparate treatment toward Saildrone's medium unmanned surface vessel bid.
The report adds to scrutiny of the defense secretary amid broader political upheaval.
The long-term deal with the Israeli military boosts Elbit's order backlog and training business.
Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Goa Shipyard will build five and three corvettes respectively for the Indian Navy.
The Army's aging ammunition plants have left a legacy of pollution and safety violations as output ramps up.
The contract covers an operational demonstrator of a large uncrewed underwater vehicle, with sea trials set to begin in 2028.
US officials are moving toward broader adoption of ground robots, though many American systems cost more than Ukraine's attritable drones.
The French shipbuilder says high-intensity conflict and hybrid naval warfare require a new vision for carrier design.
The milestone advances Northrop's work on autonomous flight technologies.
The award covers next-generation nuclear, biological and chemical reconnaissance sensors for Bulgarian Stryker vehicles.
The contract covers combat rescue helicopter training for the US Air Force.
Air Force officials acknowledged troop housing at Middle East bases was never designed for the current threat environment.
The company is setting up production of its Surveyor vessels in Europe to serve regional demand.
Cofounder Ryan Tseng said prospective deals and industry pacts will be made public when ready.
The Orrizonte Sistemi Navali JV aims to speed up frigate production for Italy.
The company cited strong regional demand for its platforms and systems.
The contract aims to strengthen defenses against unmanned aerial threats in the Central Command area.
The award covers remote mine hunting modules plus engineering support for the US Navy.
Lawmakers warned that under-resourcing CASI could undermine understanding of Beijing's aerospace strategy.
Defense agencies must meet Executive Order 14412 requirements, starting with raising awareness.
The rapid strike missile is being developed for France and the UK, with MBDA awaiting a development contract.
The completion expands the company's defense footprint in the region.
The UK company says the platform connects construction, operations and maintenance data for warships.
The settlement resolves claims the firm failed to meet cybersecurity requirements on a contract.
BigBear.ai pointed to defense AI contract awards and improved margins as drivers for the year.
The award covers mission planning software for the US Air Force.
The work advances Raytheon's sensing and signal processing technology portfolio.
The drone and defense electronics maker reports results amid a busy period for the sector.
Three turboprops are headed to storage after the Test Pilot School declined to use them.
The show's new home is roughly 90 minutes south of Fairford and equidistant from London.
Rucker is the second person to hold the position since PAE Maritime was established in March.
The company is seeking domestic suppliers for a new laptop product line.
The steelmaker reported higher profitability and a new defense contract in its quarterly presentation.