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Japan to Deploy Missile Systems on Island Near Taiwan by 2031: Defense Minister

Japan's government plans to deploy surface-to-air missiles on one of its remote western islands near Taiwan by March 2031, the country's defense minister said on Tuesday.

USS Gerald Ford, World’s Largest Aircraft Carrier, at US Base on Crete

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, has reached the US naval base of Souda Bay on Crete, en route to joining a massive military build-up in the Middle East.

Rheinmetall Debuts Smart Counter-Drone Gun for Vehicles and Bases

Rheinmetall is putting its counter-drone muscle on display at Enforce Tac 2026 with the RCWS320C-UAS, a smart, remote-controlled weapon built to protect vehicles and bases from swarming unmanned aerial vehicles.

Leonardo Apprentices Complete First International Exercise at UK-Led Defence Cyber Marvel

Leonardo has completed its first international deployment at the Defence Cyber Marvel, a multinational digital security exercise led by the UK Ministry of Defence.

B-2 Spirit Modernization Advances With First Flight of SNC Comms Suite

SNC has completed the maiden flight of its Adaptable Communications Suite with the B-2 Spirit heavy strategic bomber aircraft.

US Air Force Launches ‘SPEED CSO’ to Accelerate Commercial Tech Acquisition

The US Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center has launched a new acquisition pathway to accelerate the integration of advanced solutions into bases and mission support teams.

AST SpaceMobile Bags $30M SDA Deal for Tactical SATCOM Demo

AST SpaceMobile has secured a $30-million contract to demonstrate low-latency tactical satellite communications for the US Space Development Agency.

Anduril Secures $43M to Boost US Solid Rocket Motor Production

The US Department of Defense has awarded Anduril Industries $43.7 million in additional funding to expand domestic production of solid rocket motors.

Russia Equips Molniya Kamikaze Drones With Shahed Modems

Russia has begun installing Shahed mesh modems on its Molniya tactical unmanned aerial systems to counter Ukrainian forces.

General Atomics Names Loyal Wingman Prototype YFQ-42A ‘Dark Merlin’

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Inc. has selected “Dark Merlin” as the name for its YFQ-42A unmanned aerial system bid under the US Air Force Collaborative Combat Aircraft program.

GE, Kratos Secure US Air Force Contract for Expendable ‘Loyal Wingman’ Engine

The US Air Force has awarded a joint $12.4-million contract to GE Aerospace and Kratos to design an engine for Collaborative Combat Aircraft.

Kongsberg to Upgrade Norway’s Skjold-Class Fast-Attack Vessels

Norway has contracted Kongsberg to upgrade the combat system aboard the Royal Norwegian Navy’s Skjold-class fast attack vessels.

Rolls-Royce America Secures $73.5M Merkava Tank Power-Pack Deal

Rolls-Royce Solutions America has secured a $73.5-million contract to supply power-pack kits for Israel’s Merkava main battle tanks. 

MK 41 VLS: A Guide to the Backbone of Modern Naval Firepower

This guide breaks down the Mk 41 Vertical Launching System, explaining how its modular design enables warships to launch diverse missiles from a single system.

Net vs Drone: ParaZero’s DefendAir Snags Targets at 113 Km/h

ParaZero Technologies has shown what catching a fast-moving drone looks like in real life, using nets instead of expensive missiles.

General Atomics Brings Long-Range Naval Punch to MQ-9B Drone

General Atomics is adapting its MQ-9B drones to strike from greater distances, preparing them for extended air and naval operations.