munitions

How long will it take to replenish the US military’s munitions stockpiles?

This week on The Break Out, we look at how long it might take to restock thousands of US munitions used against Iran.

HASC $1.15T defense policy bill takes aim at industrial base challenges

The bill authorizes multiyear procurement of critical munitions, the F-35 and the Arleigh Burke destroyer.

Syria joins Turkey’s Efes 2026, one of nine nations participating for first time

Bulgaria, The Netherlands, Sweden, Japan, Egypt, Poland, Vietnam, Portugal and Syria were first-time participants.

Lockheed breaks ground on new THAAD interceptor plant

"These aren't just ideas or papers going back and forth,” Lockheed CEO Jim Taiclet said of the Pentagon's munitions ramp. “We know it's going to be good, and we know it's going to happen.”

Pentagon launches new framework agreements to acquire 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles

The agreements with Anduril, CoAspire, Leidos and Zone 5 commence the launch of the new Low Cost Containerization Munitions Program (LCCMP).

Navy unveils three new PAEs for aviation, mission systems, munitions

“The establishment of these PAEs today will accelerate acquisition efforts in three key portfolios,” said Jason Potter, who is performing the duties of assistant secretary of the Navy for research and development.

Munitions at risk? Inside the Pentagon’s $350B gamble

Congress has teed up a second reconciliation bill with immigration enforcement money, but future reconciliation funds for defense remain nebulous.

Reconciliation ‘floodgates’ about to open after slow start for contracts, Hegseth says

“Why do we suddenly have a two part budget where this committee and the Congress generally has oversight and input, to a process where a corner of the budget is essentially a slush fund?” asked Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, during a SASC hearing.

The Pentagon wants a 188 percent bump for missile procurement. Can industry deliver?

With $70.5 billion in the FY27 budget request for munitions, a handful of analysts said they expect the Pentagon to spread the funding over several years and to fuel multiyear buys.

Pentagon, Boeing announce plan to triple Patriot PAC-3 seeker production

The deal follows a similar seven-year framework agreement with PAC-3 prime Lockheed Martin, announced in January, to expand interceptor production.

Israel approves $45B defense budget as Iran war rages

Israel’s defense budget has undergone major increases in recent years, reflecting the country’s shift from low-level conflicts to a multi-front war that began on Oct. 7, 2023.

NATO sees $145B in munitions needs, as members all hit 2 percent GDP for first time

"That is clearly one of the main areas we will focus on at the next NATO summit," Rutte said regarding munitions production.

MBDA plans $5.8B investment in missile production as demand soars

"MBDA has attained an unprecedented strategic dimension as one of the instrumental pillars of rearmament in Europe," CEO Eric Béranger said.

France sets up ‘urgent’ $9.8B munitions top-up package 

Paris also plans to launch a new platform dubbed France Munitions to act as a wholesale buyer of weapons for both the French Armed Forces and export customers.