Defeating modern threats with capable, affordable munitions
L3Harris’ launched effects portfolio comes from a pedigree of proven capabilities and decades of experience.
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Army awards contracts to four companies to boost Hydra-70 rocket production
The four companies, which will specifically supply the M151 warheads for the rockets, are Firehawk, iRocket, Nammo Perry and Albers.
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Localizing tactical communications for sovereign, NATO-ready C3I
Beyond foreign sales, Rafael’s model enables tech transfer, local engineering, and is a template for NATO partners.
Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD
The deal will allow Northrop to stand up production as a second supplier of solid rocket motors for the PAC-3 interceptor.
Army adds $54B to Lockheed PAC-3 agreement, totaling $59B
The contract is undefinitized, meaning dollar values and quantities could change as negotiations continue.
It is time to reconsider the costs of new energetics
Considering only the price tag of a munition and its energetic filling may lead the US military to seriously undervalue improved energetics, argues CSBA's Tyler Hacker.
Hegseth hosts emerging weapons makers for meeting on munitions production: Sources
Invitees to the closely held, publicly unannounced meeting included Anduril, Castelion and Leidos, sources said.
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Networked for the fight: Army aviation’s next advantage
As operating environments grow more complex, Link 16 provides instantaneous, mission-wide connectivity to ensure no aircraft flies alone.
House appropriators approve $1T defense bill, adopt ‘War Department’ renaming
No amendments offered by Democrats survived the long mark up session for the fiscal 2027 spending bill.
White House sends $87.6B supplemental to Congress, with $67B for defense
The request includes $21 billion to recoup munitions used in the conflict, as well as other pots of money - some related to the Iran war, some not.
3D printing company Divergent to produce Tomahawk structure at new factory, CEO says
“We need all hands on deck, we need as many of these as we can possibly get, and Divergent is good complimentary supply for [Raytheon],” said CEO Lukas Czinger.
Pentagon aims to sidestep potential ‘collusion’ through Defense Production Act: Senior official
"Our interest is using voluntary agreements .... For us to articulate problems to them around nasty issues in the supply chain and the industrial base that allow them to communicate and work together, essentially collude," said Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of Defense for Industrial Base Policy.
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Europe’s military advantage depends on sovereign command of the ground truth
As NATO and European governments accelerate investment in space-based intelligence, decision advantage will depend on how quickly sovereign and commercial capabilities can be fused into a trusted operational picture.
Lockheed, GM announce partnership to bolster production for munitions and more
“What does a THAAD air defense interceptor have in common with Corvette?” Lockheed COO Frank St. John said. “Both of them are highly engineered, both of them are precision manufactured, both of them have broad and diverse supply chains, and both of them are produced at rate."
House appropriators release $1 trillion defense bill for FY27
The bill also restores funding for the E-7 Wedgetail after Defense Department leaders signaled their intent to continue the program.
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.