AeroVironment Boosts Advanced Manufacturing Base in Ohio With $15M Investment
US defense company AeroVironment has announced a $15-million investment to expand its advanced manufacturing footprint in Greene County, Ohio.
ArmorSource Wins $17.6M Contract for US Army Next-Gen Ballistic Helmets
Ohio-based ArmorSource has received a $17.6-million contract to deliver 25,000 next-gen ballistic helmets for the US Army.
Approved US Sale Signals Potential C-130 Fleet for Vietnam
The US State Department has cleared a $100-million foreign military sale of C-130 Hercules sustainment services and associated tools for Vietnam, hinting at Hanoi’s potential adoption of the transport aircraft.
OpenAI Brings AI Into Bio-Weapons Detection and Preparedness
California-based firm OpenAI is expanding access to its life sciences AI model for select government and allied partners, marking a new step forward in the use of artificial intelligence for biodefense and biological threat preparedness.
US Firm Moves to Equip Drones With Laser Dazzlers, Restraint Tech
WRAP Technologies is steering unmanned aerial vehicles toward non-lethal mission roles with new advanced payload development plans.
Northrop’s ‘Jackal’ Precision Strike Missile Clears Key Flight Test
Northrop Grumman’s “Jackal” has taken a step closer to battlefield deployment following a key test that demonstrated the system’s flight readiness.
Canada Strikes $1.88B HIMARS Procurement Deal With US
Canada has struck a 2.6-billion Canadian dollar ($1.88-billion) deal with the US to procure 26 M142 HIMARS launchers for the Canadian Army.
Picogrid Raises $45M to Scale Defense Systems Integration Platform
California-based tech company Picogrid has raised $45 million in a Series A round led by Bessemer Venture Partners.
Hanwha Ocean Strengthens Canada Submarine Bid with Algoma Steel Partnership
Hanwha Ocean has teamed with Ontario-based Algoma Steel to supply materials for armored vehicles and submarines that it has pitched for the Canadian Patrol Submarine Project.
US Navy Receives First ICS-Enabled Aegis Combat System Baseline
Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Integrated Combat System-enabled baseline to the US Navy, a step in the effort to modernize.
Canadian Firms Calian and Cohere Partner on Sovereign Military AI
Secure domestic AI tools could support military operations and training environments.
Notch Develops Tactical Antennas That Steer Signals Without Moving Parts
A new software-based antenna system could improve communications efficiency by directing radio frequency energy toward specific targets instead of broadcasting in all directions.
Rubio Says Latest Arms Sale to Taiwan Remains Under Review
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Tuesday that a massive arms sale to Taiwan, opposed by Beijing, remains under review.
L3Harris to Boost Rocket Motor Production With $25M Alabama Expansion
L3Harris Technologies is investing $25 million to grow its manufacturing footprint in Alabama to support solid rocket motor production for defense applications.
Hawaiian Firm Trigger XR Explores Defense Applications for AI Smart Glasses
Commercial XR expertise is being adapted for defense training and field support.
US Navy Accepts Final Flight IIA Arleigh Burke-Class Destroyer Two Months Early
Bath Iron Works has delivered the US Navy’s final Arleigh Burke-class Flight IIA destroyer, the future USS Patrick Gallagher, ahead of schedule.
Lockheed Martin Opens Next Generation Interceptor Facility in Alabama
Lockheed Martin has officially opened a facility in Courtland, Alabama, focused on the production of the Next Generation Interceptor for US layered missile defense.
MQ-28 Ghost Bat Demos Wingman Stealth Capability in Boeing Tests
Boeing has validated the stealth characteristics of its MQ-28 Ghost Bat collaborative combat aircraft, confirming its ability to operate in high-threat environments.
Assured Space Breaks Missile Defense Radar Out of Fixed Sites With ‘Penoptix’
Assured Space is introducing Penoptix, a fully transportable X-band radar designed for rapidly changing battlefield environments.
General Dynamics Pitches New Grizzly 155mm Shoot-and-Scoot Howitzer for Canada
A new 10x10 mobile gun platform from GDLS Canada has emerged as a potential next-gen artillery solution for the Canadian Army.
US Marines Advance Autonomous Fires Capability With ROGUE-Fires Block 2 Deal
The US Marines have contracted Oshkosh Defense to deliver Remotely Operated Ground Unit for Expeditionary Fires Block 2 carriers.
ACMI Breaks Ground on $250M Maryland Defense Manufacturing Hub
A new defense manufacturing hub aimed at expanding US munitions production and technology development is taking shape in southern Maryland.
Trump Says Iran Talks Moving Fast Despite Threat to Widen War
US President Donald Trump said Monday that talks with Iran were moving at a "rapid pace," even as Tehran threatened to widen the war by keeping the Strait of Hormuz blocked and activating other pressure points around the region.
