Avio, Lockheed sign agreement for solid rocket motor production
The deal will pave a path for Avio USA to become a new provider of motors on Lockheed Martin’s Extended Range GMLRS and the Precision Strike Missile.
Thales looks to export new C2 platform to Gulf nations, says executive
“We do believe that there is an operational need and a solution based on our open standard, being able to address the sovereignty for the countries. We do believe that this solution is already fit for purpose regarding the Gulf,” Thales Vice President for Multi-Domain Operations Patrick Moreau told Breaking Defense.
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In first, Israeli firms, delegation display at Morocco’s Marrakech Airshow
“This marks Israel's first official participation in the defense exhibition held in Morocco since the signing of the Abraham Accords,” Israel’s Ministry of Defense said.
NIOA, AeroVironment team to offer and support loitering munitions Down Under
The partnership will target introduction and support of loitering munitions in Australia and New Zealand
General Dynamics CEO Phebe Novakovic to step down in 2027
Novakovic, who has led GD since 2013, will be succeeded by Danny Deep on Jan. 1.
General Dynamics taps Primordial to build AI assistant for combat vehicle crews
Like a militarized Alexa, Primordial Labs’ Anura AI is trained to understand soldiers’ voice commands and translate them into specific actions — but not deadly ones.
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Anduril launches new shipyard to manufacture components for Virginia-class subs
Anduril's Arsenal-2 is positioned to produce “complex components and large scale assemblies” for the vessels, according to the firm.
Leonardo DRS announces new UK-based subsidiary
The new subsidiary will help support UK requirements for counter-drone capabilities, air defense and active protection systems, DRS said.
Boeing nabs potential $14.7 billion PAC-3 seeker contract
The award was issued as an undefinitized contract by PAC-3 prime contractor Lockheed Martin.
GDIT replaces longtime president Gilliland
Paul Nedzbala, who joined GDIT in 2018, has been appointed acting president.
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Drone-maker Powerus, backed by Trump brothers, goes public
“Completing this transaction puts Powerus in a position to build at the scale our customers are asking for,” Powerus CEO Andrew Fox said.
Saronic breaks ground on new Port Alpha shipyard in Texas
The shipyard is being built from the ground up in Brownsville, Texas.
Riyadh gets closer to F-35s, Damascus presses sovereignty and an expert take on Iran
Middle East Bureau Chief Agnes Helou reviews top news from the region before speaking with defense analyst Ryan Bohl.
What Boeing’s F/A-XX win means for the company, and what challenges come next
The selection raises questions, for example, about how Boeing’s workforce will take on another major program.