Pentagon Picks L3Harris to Develop C2 Prototype for Autonomous Swarms
The Pentagon’s Defense Innovation Unit has chosen L3Harris to prototype a command-and-control system that can simultaneously operate multiple autonomous assets.
Northrop to Supply Next-Gen Intelligent Jammers to US Navy in $161M Deal
Northrop Grumman has been awarded a contract valued at up to $161 million to produce JCREW/DRAKE 2.0 intelligent jamming systems for the US Navy.
Italy Cleared to Buy Six MQ-9 Reaper Drones for $738M
Italy has received US clearance to procure MQ-9 Reaper drones from General Atomics.
US Approves $5B Patriot Missile Sale to Germany
The US announced its approval of a $5-billion sale of up to 600 Patriot missiles and related equipment to Germany.
US Navy Buys Two More Landing Craft From Austal
The US Navy has ordered two additional heavy-lift Landing Craft Utility vessels from Austal to expand its upcoming fleet to five.
US Army Too Undermanned for Potential Conflict With China, Russia: Report
The US Army does not have a sufficient number of soldiers to take on near-peer adversaries China and Russia in a potential armed conflict.
US Air Force, Boeing Finally Reach E-7 Wedgetail Deal
After months of disputes and negotiations, the US Air Force and Boeing have finally reached an agreement on the planned supply of E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft.
US Army Modernization Lacks Planning, Preparation: GAO
The US Government Accountability Office has flagged the army’s ongoing modernization drive, saying new assets are being delivered to troops without adequate planning.
Poland to Buy $735M of Long-Range Missiles From US
Poland is set to buy $735 million worth of long-range missiles from the US to boost its defense capabilities.
Texas Defense Startup Demos Marine Drones for Counter China Initiative
Saronic Technologies demonstrated a pair of autonomous surface vessels being developed for the Pentagon’s China-focused Replicator program.
General Atomics Inks $17M Italian MQ-9 Reaper Drone Sustainment Deal
General Atomics has been awarded a $17-million contract to provide sustainment support services for the Italian Air Force’s MQ-9 Reaper drones.
US DoD Wants SpaceX’s Starship for ‘Sensitive, Dangerous Missions’
The Pentagon has reached out to spacecraft manufacturer SpaceX about potentially taking over its Starship rocket to support military missions.
US Air Force’s Futuristic B-21 Raider Enters Low-Rate Production
The US Air Force’s highly-classified B-21 Raider program has now been cleared for low-rate initial production.
US Military Most Powerful in 2024, India Beats UK: Global Ranking
The US military remains the world's most powerful in 2024, according to a global ranking recently released by Global Firepower.
US Army to Launch High-Altitude Spy Balloon Program in 2025
The US Army will soon launch a program to develop a high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance platform.
US Army, Marines Special Forces Lack Foreign Language Proficiency: GAO
Most US Army and Marine Corps special operations troops lack foreign language proficiency to effectively operate overseas, the Government Accountability Office has found.
Boeing Bows Out of US Air Force ‘Doomsday’ Plane Competition
Boeing has confirmed that it is no longer part of a US Air Force program to build a successor to its aging E-4B Nightwatch strategic command and control aircraft.
Boeing Wins $2.3B Contract for 15 US Air Force KC-46A Pegasus Tankers
Boeing has received a $2.3-billion contract to build 15 more KC-46A Pegasus tanker aircraft for the US Air Force.
US Urged to Collaborate With ‘Five Eyes’ Countries on AI
Two American lawmakers are urging the US Department of Defense to collaborate with the other members of the so-called “Five Eyes” countries on artificial intelligence.
Leonardo, Elbit Chosen to Prototype Next-Gen Laser Targeting System for US Army
The US Army has selected Leonardo and Elbit Systems to begin the prototyping phase for its next-generation laser targeting system.
Lockheed to Produce US Air Force Sentinel ICBM Reentry Vehicle for $1B
Lockheed Martin has received a $1-billion contract to produce the MK21A Reentry Vehicle for the US Air Force’s Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile.
US Lawmakers Question Delayed Arms Deliveries to Taiwan
Some American lawmakers are questioning the US Navy over the “alarming” delays in weapons deliveries to ally Taiwan.
China Worried About Military Readiness for War: Pentagon
The US Department of Defense has claimed that China’s self-assessment of its war readiness reflects “genuine anxieties” about its military preparedness for actual combat.
US to Build New, ‘Highly Destructive’ Nuclear Gravity Bomb
The US Department of Defense has announced plans to build a more sophisticated variant of the B61 nuclear gravity bomb.
