NATO allies, besides Spain, set to make 5 percent GDP spending pledge
“This is a quantum leap that is ambitious, historic and fundamental to securing our future," said Mark Rutte, NATO Secretary General.
Lockheed seeks European partners for missile production crunch
“There's plenty of work to go around, around the globe, so we're looking for those strategic partnerships to help us complete our mission,” said Lockheed executive Jason Reynolds.
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Lockheed ‘looking for partners’ on NATO next-gen helo bid, will build in Europe
“Especially from an X2 standpoint, the largest procurement out there is really NGRC. And that recapitalization of the helicopter fleet in Europe is the largest thing we see today at least in the next five or 10 years,” said Sikorsky boss Rich Benton.
Sweden eyes Gripen upgrade amid ‘urgent need’ for improved electronic warfare
Following a decision by Swedish political leadership in 2019 to improve the country’s military capabilities, weapons procurement has surged, said Brig. Gen. Lars Helmrich.
Lockheed believes it has finished F-35 TR-3 upgrade, executive says
Although a single combat capability remains to be validated by the US government, “we believe we have reached that point” where an upgrade known as TR-3 can officially support combat capabilities for the Joint Strike Fighter, said Lockheed executive J.R. McDonald.
GE pushes for faster fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP engines
GE executive Mark Rettig said the company’s recent foray into hypersonic technology has opened a new range of opportunities for the engine maker.
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Sentinel ICBM first flight date now in flux, Air Force says
The troubled ICBM program was supposed to fly for the first time in 2026, but now the Air Force says that the date is unknown.
B-52 radar upgrade faces new delays, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office’s annual weapon system assessment also found that the Air Force is moving to field a hypersonic attack cruise missile in 2027, despite delays driving a compressed flight testing schedule.
Pentagon’s $205B procurement budget revealed: New weapons require reconciliation
Breaking Defense obtained a copy of budget documents sent to Congress.
‘Not survivable’: Hegseth says DoD reviewing E-7 Wedgetail program amid move to space
Pentagon budget request documents obtained by Breaking Defense show continued R&D investment, but procurement dollars appear to dry up.
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Turning Qatari jet into Air Force One would cost ‘less than $400 million,’ Air Force secretary says
Troy Meink also said he “couldn’t guarantee” that a proposal to accelerate a separate and long-delayed Boeing program for two new Air Force Ones could achieve a delivery date of 2027.
Hypersonics on the Hill: ARRW back in Air Force quiver, Army to seek new munitions
Army leaders also discussed the future of their non-hypersonic long-range missile options, including tests planned for a newer munition.
EXCLUSIVE: Eyeing risk of radar ‘delays,’ Lockheed proposes new F-35 fuselage design
A letter from Lockheed Martin's CEO to the Air Force, obtained by Breaking Defense, warns of "risks" to radar delivery schedule, raising questions about future lots.
GE, Kratos broaden engine partnership, targeting ‘lower end’ CCA
The duo's new GEK1500 engine is set to offer 1,500 pounds of thrust and is expected to be demonstrated next year.