Pentagon inks SM-3 framework deals with RTX, Boeing on critical components
The seven-year framework deals cover key SM-3 components including avionics and ejector assemblies.
Light at the end of M-code’s tunnel? Receivers for ships, planes to finish tests by 2027
An Air Force office recently took over the sprawling M-code project, meant to give jam- and spoof-proof GPS receivers to potentially a million pieces of tech.
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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.
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.
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.
Trump leaves summit praising NATO ‘unification,’ floats Ukraine-made Patriots
Kyiv has sought more Patriot interceptors to aid in its defense against Russian missiles and drones.
Raytheon, Lockheed deliver first next-gen Javelin launchers to Army
The new launcher incorporates modern infrared camera technology that allows for easier and faster target detection and is smaller and lighter than the legacy unit.
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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.
Raytheon awarded SeaRAM contract for Australian frigates
The contract covers the three Aussie frigates that will be built in Japan.
Pentagon’s Munitions Acceleration Council identifies 14 ‘critical’ weapons for 2027
“We're making them put skin in the game … and we expect them to meet the ramp rates that they agree to. And, if they don't, there'll be penalties for them,” said Jules “Jay” Hurst, who is performing the duties of the Pentagon comptroller.
Trump taps defense firm execs to lead space acquisition, NRO
Erich Hernandez-Baquero has been selected to serve as the Space Force’s next acquisition czar, while Roger Mason has been nominated as the next director of the National Reconnaissance Office.
Space Force kills OCX GPS ground control system, citing ‘insurmountable’ challenges
The Pentagon will instead continue with a current ground control system managed by Lockheed Martin.
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Acquisition reform at the speed of war
As part of the DoW’s acquisition transformation, streamlined processes must be extended to all companies in the defense industrial base.
Raytheon secures $3.7B deal with Ukraine for German-funded Patriot interceptors
A missile quantity and a timeline for the PAC-2 contract was not disclosed but the move comes as Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes partner nations to agree on new air defense weapon system commitments.
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.
RTX to ramp up production of five weapons in new deal with Pentagon
Under the terms of the agreements, Raytheon will increase annual production of the Tomahawk cruise missile, AMRAAM air-to-air missiles, Standard Missile-6, Standard Missile-3 IIA and Standard Missile-3 IB.
Zelenskyy: ‘We want to order 25 Patriot’ air defense systems from US
"These systems are produced over several years, and we would not want to wait," the Ukrainian president said.