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Pentagon Tweaks Accounting Regime Amid Industry Worry
The Pentagon is shaking up its accounting rules, embracing commercial practices in a move that could bring big changes to government contracts. Deputy Secretary Stephen Feinberg says the department will now accept GAAP-based accounting across all contracts to the fullest extent allowed by law.
USAF Weighs Reviving F-16 Production Amid Fighter Shortfall
The US Air Force is considering reviving F-16 production to address a fighter shortfall, with Lockheed Martin pitching an enhanced F-16G model featuring advanced capabilities like conformal fuel tanks and an infrared search-and-track system.
Northrop, Lockheed Pursue Munitions Deals Amid Budget Uncertainty
Northrop Grumman is seizing the opportunity to collaborate with new partners and showcase its cutting-edge munitions products, aiming to secure a larger share of the market. The company is in active discussions with major contractors on around 10 agreements covering eight key weapons systems.
Pentagon Accelerates AIM-260 Missile Production Amid China Threat
The Pentagon is ramping up production of the AIM-260 missile to stay ahead of China's growing threat, with a new framework agreement with Lockheed Martin aimed at ensuring a stable and efficient supply chain. This move is part of a broader effort to accelerate development of cutting-edge air dominance weapons.
MBDA Unveils Crossbow Deep Strike Weapon
MBDA is gearing up to revolutionize the battlefield with its game-changing Crossbow Deep Strike Weapon, set to be produced at scale by 2026. This cutting-edge, expendable missile boasts an impressive range of over 800 km and a payload of around 300 kg.
Industrial Base Accelerates to Meet Air Force, Space Force Demands
The Air Force and Space Force are turning to the industrial base to turbocharge their capabilities, and the message is clear: they need more, and they need it fast. Ursa Major CEO Chris Spagnoletti shares his insights on the demands military leaders are placing on the industrial base.
Hanwha, Magnet Defense Launch MUSV Construction
Get ready to revolutionize naval defense: Hanwha Defense USA and Magnet Defense are joining forces to build a cutting-edge medium unmanned surface vessel, the H38, designed for seamless payload swaps and rapid testing. This game-changing partnership is set to deliver a modular solution that's already piquing the Navy's interest.
Lockheed Unveils Modular AGM-158 JASSM Missile Concept
Lockheed Martin is shaking things up with its AGM-158 FLEX concept, a game-changing modular airframe design that promises to unlock future cost savings and unleash a new era of versatility for the AGM-158 missile family. This innovative approach allows for interchangeable components and easy reconfiguration for different sensors, lengths, and launch methods.
LeoLabs Expands Space Radar Sales Directly to Allies
LeoLabs is shaking up its sales strategy by offering its cutting-edge mobile space radar, Scout-S, directly to governments and allies, in addition to its traditional customer base. The move aims to meet surging demand from the US and its partners for advanced space surveillance capabilities.
Space Sector Braces for Budget Cuts
The space sector is bracing for impact as budget cuts loom large, and industry leaders are taking notice. A warning from space itself is sending shockwaves through the community, alongside a surprise engine team up that's turning heads.
Egypt Bolsters Drone Arsenal with Loitering Munitions, Interceptors
Egyptian firms made a strong showing at the El Alamein International Airshow, occupying 28 stands to showcase their cutting-edge drone technology and precision-strike capabilities. The event, which drew over 250 exhibitors from 50 countries, highlighted Egypt's growing presence in the global drone market.
Lockheed Martin Unveils Advanced Stealth Drone Design
Lockheed Martin's Skunk Works unveils Vectis, a game-changing stealth drone design that combines survivability, affordability, and flexibility to meet a wide range of mission needs. With its sleek, tailless lambda-wing airframe and innovative submerged intake, Vectis is poised to revolutionize collaborative combat aircraft capabilities.
Lockheed Accelerates Vectis Stealth Drone Production
Lockheed Martin is ramping up production of its cutting-edge Vectis Stealth Drone, with four additional prototypes in the works to accelerate testing and validation. The move is a major step forward for the innovative aircraft, with Lockheed aiming to build and fly the new airframes at an accelerated pace.
Swarm Aero Unveils Gamera, Cheaper Alternative to MQ-9 Reaper Drone
Meet Gamera, a game-changing drone that offers a flexible and affordable alternative to the MQ-9 Reaper, thanks to its innovative Bronco tail design and mass production approach. This sleek, Group 5 UAS boasts a versatile payload system, enabling it to carry a wide range of strike and sensing payloads with ease.
Defense Firms Face New Pressures in Sustaining Major Weapons Systems
The sustainment of critical weapons systems like Patriot air-and-missile defense is under pressure, with growing operational demands testing the limits of defense firms and the industrial base that supports them. Can the industry keep up with evolving needs and ensure the long-term viability of these vital systems?
Pentagon Bets on AI-Driven Manufacturing to Revamp Defense Production
Imagine a manufacturing system that can be shipped, set up, and producing parts within a day - that's the revolutionary promise of AI-driven manufacturing, and one that's being heavily invested in by the Pentagon. With the ability to self-calibrate and start manufacturing almost instantly, this tech has the potential to drastically compress factory lead times and transform the way we think about production.
US Army Tests Covenant's Anthem Long-Range Strike Weapon
Meet Anthem, a game-changing long-range strike weapon designed to shake up the battlefield: Covenant's innovative, lower-cost missile is poised to revolutionize precision strikes with its heavy-hitting 200kg warhead and versatile propulsion system. Developed with the China fight in mind, Anthem is set to become a high-volume, go-to solution for military forces.
General Atomics Unveils Wildfire, MQ-9 Reaper Successor
Meet Wildfire, the game-changing successor to the MQ-9 Reaper, engineered to deliver unparalleled capabilities: long ferry range, heavy firepower, and cutting-edge autonomy. It's a beast of a drone that's got everyone in the industry buzzing, with insiders clamoring for a fleet of 100 or more.
Poland Unveils CBWP Heavy Infantry Fighting Vehicle
Poland's defense industry just took a major leap forward with the unveiling of the CBWP, a cutting-edge heavy infantry fighting vehicle that's set to revolutionize the country's armored capabilities. Developed by Huta Stalowa Wola and Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, this game-changing vehicle is poised to take its place alongside the lighter Borsuk IFV as a key part of Poland's modernized military arsenal.
GE Revives 30-Year-Old Tech for Shield AI's Unmanned Fighter
GE Aerospace has dusted off a 30-year-old technology, the axisymmetric vectoring exhaust nozzle (AVEN), which was originally designed to boost F-16 agility, and is now pairing it with an F110 engine for Shield AI's unmanned fighter. The hardware, which had been in storage for decades, was surprisingly found to be in very good condition.
Oshkosh Offers JLTV Bridge to Marine Corps Amid AM General Delays
With AM General facing delays, Oshkosh Defense is stepping in with a game-changing proposal: a production bridge that could get the Marine Corps its highly-needed Joint Light Tactical Vehicles in under a year. By investing over $50 million of its own capital, Oshkosh is ready to deliver 1,200 JLTVs annually and help modernize the fleet without further delay.
Turkey's MİLDEN Submarine Courts Pakistan Navy's Next-Gen Needs
Meet the MİLDEN submarine, a game-changing vessel poised to meet the Pakistan Navy's next-gen needs, boasting impressive specs including a 2,700-ton surfaced displacement and 8 torpedo tubes for heavyweight firepower.
US Space Industry Faces Engineer Shortfall for Wartime Reconstitution
The US space industry is facing a critical engineer shortage, with a significant gap between the 30,000 annual job openings for technicians and technologists and the 11,000 credentialed individuals entering the pipeline each year. This shortfall could severely impact the country's ability to rapidly replace space-based capabilities during a conflict.
US Army Receives Competing XM30 Vehicle Prototypes
American Rheinmetall has delivered the first prototype of its Lynx-based XM30 Combat Vehicle to the US Army, marking a major milestone in the program. The company will supply a total of eight prototypes for testing, showcasing its innovative design featuring hybrid-electric propulsion and advanced combat capabilities.