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The U.S. Navy has accelerated the delivery date for the second Ford-class aircraft carrier, USS John F. Kennedy (CVN-79), to March 2027 due to pressure from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth who warned t...
The Pentagon is preparing measures to implement a U.S. law that bans federal contractors working indirectly with Chinese entities from obtaining contracts. The new rules are likely to impact several d...
An additional 1,000 defense companies have been selected to compete for the SHIELD contract vehicle worth $151 billion. This doubles the number of awards in the ongoing 'Golden Dome' competition....
The U.S. Navy has introduced its new frigate class which will be built by Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), based on the design of the Coast Guard’s national security cutter. The announcement comes...
The U.S. Department of Defense plans to invest $1 billion into L3Harris Technologies' rocket motor manufacturing capabilities to boost domestic production and technological advancement in space launch...
Boeing has been awarded a contract valued at approximately $8.6 billion by the US Department of War to supply F-15IA fighter jets to the Israeli Air Force, including an option to increase the order fr...
Elbit Systems announced on January 5, 2026, new contracts worth approximately $150 million to supply its Directed Infrared Countermeasures (DIRCM) systems to European aircraft fleets. The contracts in...
L3Harris plans to conduct an initial public offering of its Missile Solutions business unit in the second half of 2026, focusing on solid rocket motors. This move is supported by a significant investm...
The Pentagon plans to invest one billion dollars into L3Harris Technologies' rocket motor business as part of its efforts to enhance the United States space capabilities and ensure critical defense sy...
Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) has signed a significant contract with Israel's Ministry of Defense worth approximately USD 3.1 billion for the expansion of Germany’s Arrow 3 missile defense system ...
French defense contractor Dassault Aviation has entered into an investment agreement with the startup Harmattan AI for the development of embedded artificial intelligence in its future air combat syst...
German defense company Rheinmetall has announced plans to supply a series of Lynx KF41 Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs) to Ukraine in early 2026. The delivery date and volume are contingent upon disc...
The UK has initiated a $33.2 million contest aimed at creating a missile system with a range of up to 500 kilometers, intended for Ukrainian forces from March 2026 onwards. Three companies will receiv...
German defense company Rheinmetall has announced plans to deliver its advanced Lynx KF41 infantry fighting vehicles to Ukraine by early 2026. The delivery marks a significant enhancement of Ukraine's ...
Boeing has been awarded two significant defense contracts totaling $12.8 billion. These deals are expected to bolster Boeing's position in the aerospace and defense industry ahead of the year 2026, hi...
Boeing has recently secured two significant defense contracts totaling $12.8 billion, which are expected to bolster its position in the global defense industry leading up to 2026....
Lockheed Martin is considering tripling the production of Patriot Advanced Missile Systems to meet increasing global demand and potential future threats. The company has not officially confirmed these...
President Donald Trump has threatened to cut funding for Raytheon Company's missile defense system contracts unless the company lowers its prices and speeds up production of weapons systems like the T...
Lockheed Martin announced that it delivered 191 F-35 fighter jets in 2025, achieving a new record and meeting its initial goal set for the year. This accomplishment helps address a backlog of stored a...
President Donald Trump has criticized U.S. defense contractors like Raytheon and Lockheed Martin during a speech at the Pentagon, accusing them of overcharging for weapons systems and being a source o...
Lockheed Martin has entered into an agreement with the Pentagon to significantly increase the production of Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) interceptor missiles. These missiles are designed to n...
Elbit Systems has been contracted by BAE Systems Hägglunds to integrate Iron Fist Active Protection System (APS) onto European CV90 infantry fighting vehicles (IFVs), with a contract value of USD 150 ...
The United States has entered into an agreement with Lockheed Martin to significantly boost the annual production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors from around 600 per year to approxim...
Turkey is receiving ten advanced Patriot anti-aircraft missile systems valued at approximately $850 million. This acquisition underscores Turkey's military modernization efforts and its strategic emph...
Boeing has been contracted by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to design military jets tailored to meet specific operational requirements of the IDF. The deal is aimed at enhancing Israel's air defens...
At least 34 individuals have been charged with criminal offenses for disrupting state defense orders amid Russia's military operations in Ukraine. Of these, eleven company executives and two senior of...
Northrop Grumman has updated its proposal for the US Air Force's Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program with a new drone design named Talon. The company made significant changes from their initia...
Germany's Bundeswehr has placed an order with Projekt System & Management (PSM), a joint venture between Rheinmetall and KNDS Deutschland, for the delivery of 200 additional PUMA infantry fighting veh...
NIBE Limited secured an important contract from the Indian Army for manufacturing and supplying ground equipment, accessories, ESP units, and ammunition for the Universal Rocket Launcher System. The t...
Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract worth approximately $328 million by Taiwan. This acquisition pertains specifically to the procurement of defense equipment which likely includes advancement...
The US defense contractor Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract for weapon sales to Taiwan. The deal includes the provision of defensive arms and likely supports Taiwan's efforts in bolstering i...
The Pentagon has announced plans to award Boeing a contract worth $8.6 billion to manufacture fighter jets for the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). This decision is prompting discussions and concerns cen...
The US defense giant Lockheed Martin has secured an agreement worth approximately $2.94 billion to provide infrared search and track (IRST) systems to Taiwan. This deal further strengthens the militar...
The U.S. Department of Defense has announced an agreement with Boeing valued at approximately $8.6 billion to manufacture advanced combat aircraft destined for the Israeli military. This transaction r...
The Israeli government has awarded a contract worth $8.6 billion to Boeing for the procurement of advanced military aircraft specifically for integration into the Israel Air Force's operational fleet....
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering upgrading select squadrons of its Su-30MKI jets with Russian technology while waiting for the completion of domestically produced advanced fighters. This stra...
On December 29, 2025, South Korean company Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) announced a contract with the Philippines' Department of National Defence to build two 3,200-ton frigates for the Philippine N...
Lockheed Martin views the C-130J Super Hercules as the prime contender for India's Air Force tactical airlift procurement of up to 80 military transport aircraft. The company highlights its versatilit...
India has ordered nearly 200 TEJAS MK-1A fighter jets to enhance the Indian Air Force's operational capabilities and address squadron shortages. The aircraft promises advantages in agility, cost-effic...
L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a contract to produce 60 hypersonic rocket engines, marking an important milestone in the development and deployment of advanced hypersonic propulsion systems....
The partnership between the U.S. Navy and Palantir Technologies to develop 'ShipOS', an operating system for naval vessels that integrates all onboard IT systems, is reported to be influenced by Proje...
Boeing has been awarded a contract worth $2.04 billion by the U.S. Air Force to continue development of new engines for the B-52H bomber fleet under the Commercial Engine Replacement Program. The task...
The Pentagon has increased the contract amount for the production of C-130J Hercules transport aircraft to a total of $25 billion....
The German Navy plans to acquire four Medium Altitude Long Endurance (MALE) Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) from General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, each including two MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones with as...
President Trump signed the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a document of over 3000 pages outlining changes to DoD policy and contracting authorities. The article highlights...
The U.S. Department of Defense has approved the sale of 236 Advanced Medium-Range Air-to-Air Missile (AMRAAM) missiles to Denmark, valued at approximately $950 million. This transaction includes equip...
President Donald Trump is anticipated to make an announcement regarding shipbuilding during his stay at Mar-a-Lago. The nature of the shipbuilding initiatives and their potential impact on U.S. mariti...
Defense contractor CACI has entered into an agreement to purchase space technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion. The acquisition aims to bolster CACI's capabilities in space-based sensing and optical co...
The Pentagon is set to notify defense firms about potential indirect links to Chinese military companies one year before a contracting ban takes effect. This notification will help the industry prepar...
Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has contracted General Dynamics European Land Systems (GDELS) to produce additional variants o...