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Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first in a planned series of flight tests for its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)—a key milestone in the development of a potential successor to the widely used Stinger missile. The achievement underscores the company’s focus on rapid innovation and its commitment to delivering advanced capabilities that address evolving battlefield […]

Swedish defense company Saab is accelerating its production strategy for the next-generation A-26 submarines, announcing plans to manufacture the vessels simultaneously across multiple facilities to meet ambitious delivery schedules tied to a major Polish defense order. Poland confirmed in November that it had selected Saab to supply three advanced submarines in a multi-billion-dollar procurement, a […]

Poland has reached a historic milestone in its national air defense modernization, becoming the first U.S. NATO ally to declare Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The announcement by Poland’s Ministry of National Defense marks the full operational readiness of the IBCS-enabled WISŁA medium-range air […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $94.3 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch diameter second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) designed to support the Navy’s extended-range missile programs. The advanced propulsion system will strengthen the Navy’s ability to deter and defeat fast-moving air, surface, and hypersonic threats, addressing […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the first launch of its redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing U.S. missile defense flight testing capabilities. The successful maiden flight demonstrated the system’s enhanced performance, flexibility, and readiness to support future missile defense missions. The newly redesigned ICBM target vehicle incorporates […]

Northrop Grumman is advancing naval defense capabilities with the development and delivery of a new advanced lightweight torpedo equipped with a custom-designed warhead to enhance its lethality. Drawing on decades of experience in undersea weaponry, the company will provide a highly capable weapon system that can be deployed from multiple naval platforms, ensuring flexibility and […]

Northrop Grumman has reached a remarkable milestone in advanced manufacturing and factory automation by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to precision, speed, and cutting-edge production methods in support of one of the world’s […]

The Indian Army has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of BvS10 Sindhu all-terrain vehicles, marking a major boost to its operational mobility across India’s diverse and demanding terrain. The programme is being executed in collaboration with BAE Systems, with a strong emphasis on indigenous manufacturing under India’s Make […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $168 million contract to supply Romania with critical equipment for the Patriot air and missile defense system, reinforcing the country’s ability to protect its airspace against an increasingly complex range of threats. The agreement, executed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, reflects continued confidence among […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate its groundbreaking PhantomStrike radar onto the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA). The X-62A, a modified F-16D Block 30 aircraft upgraded with Block 40 avionics, serves as a versatile test bed, combining autonomous […]

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has unveiled its latest advancement in anti-jam Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology during the U.S. Army’s All-Domain Persistent Experiment (ADPE) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The successful demonstration highlighted the company’s smallest and most portable APNT ground solution to date, underscoring Collins’ ability to deliver resilient […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a major $1.7 billion contract to provide Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems, significantly strengthening the country’s ability to counter a wide range of modern aerial threats. Awarded under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the deal underscores Spain’s commitment to modernizing its national air […]

An American company recently tested its futuristic fighter drone.

Lockheed Martin and ManTech have announced a strategic teaming agreement aimed at transforming sustainment and readiness across the U.S. combat aircraft fleet through advanced, AI-driven solutions. The partnership brings together two major defense technology leaders to address one of the military’s most pressing challenges: keeping complex aircraft mission-ready in an increasingly contested and data-driven operating […]
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A new facility enables the Italian Navy to cut intervention times by half on Thales systems.

Leveraging advanced technology and architecture, BAE Systems’ next-generation IFF solutions address obsolescence and increase processing capacity.

Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.7 billion contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The foreign military sales contract includes radars, launchers, command and control stations, and training equipment. “Modernizing air and missile defense is vital to Spain’s security and sovereignty. Raytheon’s work with the Spanish government and […]

India’s armed forces have recently conducted a high‑intensity exercise that combined long‑range missile strikes with coordinated drone‑swarm operations, reflecting how rapidly the country’s defence doctrine is adapting to modern, multi‑domain warfare. The exercise featured precision strikes against simulated enemy air‑defence sites, followed by swarming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that overloaded residual defences and fed real‑time […]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted a new generation of combat drones to strengthen its surveillance and precision‑strike capabilities along critical frontiers. These remotely piloted platforms are designed to operate in high‑altitude, high‑threat environments while reducing risks to aircrew. Key Capabilities Role in AirForce Operations Training and Future Plans

Lockheed Martin has successfully completed the first in a planned series of flight tests for its Next-Generation Short-Range Interceptor (NGSRI)—a key milestone in the development of a potential successor to the widely used Stinger missile. The achievement underscores the company’s focus on rapid innovation and its commitment to delivering advanced capabilities that address evolving battlefield […]

Swedish defense company Saab is accelerating its production strategy for the next-generation A-26 submarines, announcing plans to manufacture the vessels simultaneously across multiple facilities to meet ambitious delivery schedules tied to a major Polish defense order. Poland confirmed in November that it had selected Saab to supply three advanced submarines in a multi-billion-dollar procurement, a […]

Poland has reached a historic milestone in its national air defense modernization, becoming the first U.S. NATO ally to declare Full Operational Capability (FOC) for the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) developed by Northrop Grumman Corporation. The announcement by Poland’s Ministry of National Defense marks the full operational readiness of the IBCS-enabled WISŁA medium-range air […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation has been awarded a $94.3 million contract by the U.S. Navy to develop and qualify a new 21-inch diameter second-stage solid rocket motor (SSRM) designed to support the Navy’s extended-range missile programs. The advanced propulsion system will strengthen the Navy’s ability to deter and defeat fast-moving air, surface, and hypersonic threats, addressing […]

Northrop Grumman Corporation has successfully completed the first launch of its redesigned Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) target vehicle, marking a major milestone in advancing U.S. missile defense flight testing capabilities. The successful maiden flight demonstrated the system’s enhanced performance, flexibility, and readiness to support future missile defense missions. The newly redesigned ICBM target vehicle incorporates […]

Northrop Grumman is advancing naval defense capabilities with the development and delivery of a new advanced lightweight torpedo equipped with a custom-designed warhead to enhance its lethality. Drawing on decades of experience in undersea weaponry, the company will provide a highly capable weapon system that can be deployed from multiple naval platforms, ensuring flexibility and […]

Northrop Grumman has reached a remarkable milestone in advanced manufacturing and factory automation by delivering the 1,500th center fuselage for the F-35 Lightning II stealth fighter from its Integrated Assembly Line (IAL) in Palmdale, California. This achievement highlights the company’s commitment to precision, speed, and cutting-edge production methods in support of one of the world’s […]

The Indian Army has signed a contract with Larsen & Toubro Limited (L&T) for the procurement of BvS10 Sindhu all-terrain vehicles, marking a major boost to its operational mobility across India’s diverse and demanding terrain. The programme is being executed in collaboration with BAE Systems, with a strong emphasis on indigenous manufacturing under India’s Make […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, has been awarded a $168 million contract to supply Romania with critical equipment for the Patriot air and missile defense system, reinforcing the country’s ability to protect its airspace against an increasingly complex range of threats. The agreement, executed under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, reflects continued confidence among […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, announced today that it has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Air Force to integrate its groundbreaking PhantomStrike radar onto the autonomous X-62A Variable In-flight Simulation Test Aircraft (VISTA). The X-62A, a modified F-16D Block 30 aircraft upgraded with Block 40 avionics, serves as a versatile test bed, combining autonomous […]

Collins Aerospace, an RTX business, has unveiled its latest advancement in anti-jam Assured Positioning, Navigation and Timing (APNT) technology during the U.S. Army’s All-Domain Persistent Experiment (ADPE) at White Sands Missile Range, New Mexico. The successful demonstration highlighted the company’s smallest and most portable APNT ground solution to date, underscoring Collins’ ability to deliver resilient […]

Raytheon, an RTX business, has secured a major $1.7 billion contract to provide Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems, significantly strengthening the country’s ability to counter a wide range of modern aerial threats. Awarded under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales (FMS) program, the deal underscores Spain’s commitment to modernizing its national air […]

An American company recently tested its futuristic fighter drone.

Lockheed Martin and ManTech have announced a strategic teaming agreement aimed at transforming sustainment and readiness across the U.S. combat aircraft fleet through advanced, AI-driven solutions. The partnership brings together two major defense technology leaders to address one of the military’s most pressing challenges: keeping complex aircraft mission-ready in an increasingly contested and data-driven operating […]
test

A new facility enables the Italian Navy to cut intervention times by half on Thales systems.

Leveraging advanced technology and architecture, BAE Systems’ next-generation IFF solutions address obsolescence and increase processing capacity.

Raytheon, an RTX business, was awarded a $1.7 billion contract to supply Spain with four Patriot air and missile defense systems. The foreign military sales contract includes radars, launchers, command and control stations, and training equipment. “Modernizing air and missile defense is vital to Spain’s security and sovereignty. Raytheon’s work with the Spanish government and […]

India’s armed forces have recently conducted a high‑intensity exercise that combined long‑range missile strikes with coordinated drone‑swarm operations, reflecting how rapidly the country’s defence doctrine is adapting to modern, multi‑domain warfare. The exercise featured precision strikes against simulated enemy air‑defence sites, followed by swarming unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that overloaded residual defences and fed real‑time […]

The Indian Air Force (IAF) has inducted a new generation of combat drones to strengthen its surveillance and precision‑strike capabilities along critical frontiers. These remotely piloted platforms are designed to operate in high‑altitude, high‑threat environments while reducing risks to aircrew. Key Capabilities Role in AirForce Operations Training and Future Plans