Space Force brings 5 companies on-board Space Data Network
The new awards are aimed at demonstrating the ability of multiple satellite networks to connect to the Space Force's emerging Space Data Network.
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Engineering decision advantage for the warfighter
Multi-orbit mission capabilities are accelerating decision making across domains.
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Engineering decision advantage for the warfighter
Multi-orbit mission capabilities are accelerating decision making across domains.
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Island surge: The Army’s Next Generation Command and Control in action
Lightning Surge exercises are turning soldier feedback on NGC2 into operational software changes in days, not years.
The defense sector is under water: Maritime investments reflect growing threats
A recent sequence of undersea-focused defense acquisitions is a welcome pivot to a critical warfighting domain, two CSIS experts argue.
Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget
“I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.
Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal
The Colombian Aerospace Force said the first aircraft is expected for delivery in 2029, and that a second will follow in 2030.
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Addressing the ‘four tyrannies’ of the Pacific to keep logistics flowing
Predictive artificial intelligence and autonomy will reshape how forces are sustained across the Pacific.
Army adds $54B to Lockheed PAC-3 agreement, totaling $59B
The contract is undefinitized, meaning dollar values and quantities could change as negotiations continue.
Laser air defenses will be operational before decade’s end, Lockheed exec says
In a nod to a common refrain that laser systems are always just five years away, Lockheed Martin’s Stephanie Hill said, “Not anymore.”
Lockheed Martin Ventures to invest $100M in European defense firms
The fund is interested in emerging technologies, the general manager of Lockheed Martin's venture arm told Breaking Defense, including quantum computing and sensing, autonomy, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
BETA teams with GE, Sikorsky for militarized unmanned aircraft
BETA’s MV250 will use a hybrid-electric propulsion system developed in partnership with GE Aerospace and an autonomy stack supplied by Sikorsky for a wide range of military missions, according to company executives.
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Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions
L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience.
Lockheed, RTX in ‘early’ talks for Ukraine Patriot production, execs say
“Working with the United States government, we are working [...] to determine what is feasible and what is best for Ukraine,” said Raytheon’s Tom Laliberty.
Lockheed rolls out cheaper Patriot, MBDA showcases low-cost interceptor
Displayed in a truck mounted configuration at the show, the new MBDA weapon is an upgrade to the company's ground-launched, Advanced Short Range Air-to-Air Missile (ASRAAM) and can also be integrated on unmanned ground vehicles or unmanned surface vessels.
USAF Chief Wilsbach on hardened shelters, T-7 flight and F-35 delays
In a one-on-one with Breaking Defense, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach laid out his big concerns for the service.
SDA resumes data relay satellite launch following tech fixes
The next set of 21 Tranche 1 Transport Layer birds are set to launch Thursday on a SpaceX Falcon 9, SDA Director Gurpartap "GP" Sandhoo told reporters.