Air13:11 UTC
Iran war exposes the limits of US military mass
As the Straits of Hormuz continue to witness military action of various types, what does this mean for combat air and air defence planners in the region and beyond?
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- Air12:27 UTC
Lessons learned that bring factory speed, adaptability and scalability to air-and-missile defense
[Sponsored] Dwindling stockpiles and lessons learned from Ukraine and Iran are driving urgent needs for revamping manufacturing.
- Policy12:26 UTC
Poland readies for record-breaking defense show as opulent budget lures vendors
Poland's sizable defense budget is expected lure a record number of companies to the European nation next week.
- Funding12:24 UTC
Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.
- Funding12:24 UTC
Defense startup raises $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display
A defense startup has raised $61 million to put AI into a wrist-worn display that connects field operators to real-time data.
- Maritime12:08 UTC
US Navy Eyes 2028 Installation of SPY-6 Radar on Zumwalt-class Destroyers
Raytheon and the US Navy explore accelerating the AN/SPY-6(V)3 radar retrofit on DDG-1000 Zumwalt-class destroyers to as early as 2028.
- Air10:30 UTC
“Creating a decision advantage”: how C-UAS is evolving to reduce the operator burden
In Conversation… Speaking to Shephard’s Gerrard Cowan, Dr Brian Shand, Director – Advanced Concepts & Technology at L3Harris, explains how, as operators face growing numbers of low-cost drones, C-UAS providers must focus on reducing operator workload, transforming fragmented sensor data into effective decision-making.
- Industry10:02 UTC
TKMS and Fincantieri Expand Strategic Partnership in Underwater Sector
German shipbuilder TKMS and Italy's Fincantieri join forces to strengthen European underwater defense capabilities, targeting a joint framework by year-end.
- Maritime09:06 UTC
New E-3 and T-38 awards expose US Air Force legacy fleet dependence
Contracts for E-3 aircrew training through August 2029 and supplies for the T-38 engine until December 2028 reflect issues with replacement and retirement plans across the USAF inventory.
- Air08:56 UTC
Destinus, OMT and CUBEDIN Teaming Up on Containerized C-UAS Module
At DALO Industry Days 2026 in Denmark, Destinus, CUBEDIN, and OMT Group announced a joint effort to develop a modular, containerized naval counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) capability.
- Industry08:21 UTC
Provisional type-approval obtained for Rheinmetall’s LUNA NG
A significant milestone has been reached in the process of achieving full aeronautical certification for the LUNA NG unmanned reconnaissance
- Land08:17 UTC
American Rheinmetall delivers first Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototype to U.S. Army
American Rheinmetall, Auburn Hills, MI, has successfully delivered the first of eight Lynx XM30 combat vehicle prototypes to the U.S.
- Industry08:14 UTC
► Elbit Systems signed contracts with an international customer valued at approximately $270 Million for advanced ISR & Targeting payloads
Haifa, Israel, September 1, 2026 – Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT) (TASE: ESLT) (“Elbit Systems” or the “Company”) announced today
- Air08:03 UTC
Elbit Systems Signs Contract for SPECTRO
Israeli company Elbit Systems has signed contracts with an international customer, in an aggregate value of approximately $270 million, in … mehr...
- Industry07:41 UTC
► DoW secures 7-year agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed Martin to Triple PAC-3 and Quadruple THAAD production
WASHINGTON — The Department of War (DoW) announced the signing of two pivotal framework agreements with General Dynamics Ordnance and
- Maritime07:38 UTC
Lockheed Martin wins $14.6 million Navy submarine EW engineering contract
WASHINGTON – Lockheed Martin Corp. in Syracuse, N.Y., has received a $14.6 million U.S. Navy contract modification for engineering support
- Land07:13 UTC
First serial production contract for the Centauro II signed for the Brazilian Army
Roma, 01/09/2026 – Leonardo, through the CIO Consortium (IDV – OTO Melara), has signed an initial serial production contract with
- Land04:41 UTC
‘Change agent’ Army secretary resigns
Hegseth’s purging of transformation-focused generals led to Dan Driscoll’s resignation, source says.
- Space01:27 UTC
What to Watch from Trump’s US Space Academy Commission
As President Donald Trump’s commission to study a U.S. Space Academy formulates recommendations, experts say they’ll be watching for more detail on the academy’s mission and scope as well as efforts to garner feedback from members of Congress, who will ultimately get the final say on whether the U.S. needs a space academy.
- Air01:11 UTC
Air Force Pulls ICBM Testing Device After Finding Likely Carcinogen
The Air Force has pulled a piece of testing equipment for its Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles after discovering some appeared to be contaminated with a possible carcinogen.
- Air00:49 UTC
Voorheis Takes Helm of Life Cycle Management Center with $400B Portfolio
Lt. Gen. Jason D. Voorheis has taken command of the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center, a sprawling organization with a $400 billion portfolio, establishing him as one of the service’s top acquisition officials.
- Land00:28 UTC
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits resignation
Driscoll’s move to resign follows reports of long-standing tensions between the Army boss and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Space23:49 UTC
Iranian Launchers Struck By U.S. Held Exotic And Highly Concerning Rocket-Delivered Sea Mines
Seeding mine fields at standoff distances via rockets puts the critical southern route through the strait, now a global lifeline, at great risk.
- Land22:24 UTC
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll resigns
Dan Driscoll, a former soldier who came into the role from the finance world, reportedly had a strained relationship with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
- Air21:44 UTC
Russia’s Zircon May Not Be A Hypersonic Cruise Missile After All
Ukraine’s intelligence report maps Zircon’s production chain and claims to identify U.S.-origin electronics inside the missile.
- Policy21:26 UTC
We can buy more weapons. We can’t buy more time.
Three things Congress should do to keep America’s window of vulnerability from growing.
- Industry21:08 UTC
Lockheed Martin, General Dynamics get framework deals to surge Patriot, THAAD production
The Pentagon's framework agreements with General Dynamics and Lockheed include tripling Patriot production and quadrupling THAAD interceptor output.
- Industry21:00 UTC
Grok and ChatGPT join Gemini in Pentagon’s enterprise genAI portal
Sources shared new details about this long-anticipated integration, which DOD officials announced on Monday.
- Air20:09 UTC
US Air Force chief of staff discusses ‘regional situation’ with Israeli military officials
U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff Ken Wilsbach visited Israel recently and met with Israel Defense Forces and Israeli Air Force top officials.
- Maritime20:02 UTC
Japan’s First Dedicated Missile Defense Warship Is A Monster
Japan's first ASEV missile defense ship just had its huge radar mast installed, providing a new sense of scale for these cruiser-sized warships.