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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 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...
Turkey has signed a deal worth approximately £8 billion ($11 billion) to purchase 20 new-build Eurofighter Typhoons and potentially acquire another 24 second-hand aircraft from Oman and Qatar. The dea...
The United States Army has entered into a contract with Lockheed Martin to procure a platoon-sized number of cutting-edge laser weapon systems, marking these as the most powerful lasers in the U.S. mi...
President Donald Trump's populist approach towards criticizing defense industry executives is supporting a broader Pentagon strategy aimed at changing the role of suppliers within the defense industri...
The Pentagon has committed $1 billion to L3Harris Technologies' missile unit as part of an aim to expand its solid rocket motor capacity through a planned initial public offering (IPO). This investmen...
Senator David Kaye Kelly has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) and several military officials over actions he believes are punitive measures in retaliation for his congressi...
Israeli defense firm Elbit Systems has inked contracts worth approximately $275 million with an unnamed nation in the Asia-Pacific region to supply advanced airborne self-protection electronic warfare...
Dassault Aviation plans to establish a manufacturing hub in India to meet the rising global demand for its Rafale fighter jets beyond a production rate of 50 jets per year. The company reports a signi...
Dassault Aviation exceeded its 2025 production targets for the Rafale fighter by delivering 26 aircraft, marking a significant progress in the program. To meet growing export demand, the company plans...
On January 6, 2026, Lockheed Martin announced the signing of a significant framework agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) aimed at accelerating the production of Patriot Advanced Capabi...
The Air Force has entered into a contract with Boeing worth $2 billion to upgrade the engines on two B-52 bombers and commence testing of the newly configured eight-engine setup....
Hanwha Aerospace has signed a major contract with the Polish Armament Agency worth approximately USD 4 billion (EUR 3.42 billion) for the production of Chunmoo rounds. The agreement was inked on Decem...
Rolls-Royce is leveraging its expertise from the F-35 engine development to compete with Safran in securing a contract for the high-powered engine required for India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft ...
The U.S. Navy has accepted the delivery of its third Flight III variant Arleigh Burke-class destroyer, with more in production including USS Jeremiah Denton (DDG 129), USS George M. Neal (DDG 131), US...
Northrop Grumman has made significant revisions to its original Continuous Capability Addition (CCA) proposal, leading to the development of the Talon drone system for the US Air Force. This move indi...
The German Bundeswehr has ordered 84 RCH155 wheeled self-propelled howitzers from ARTEC, a joint venture between KNDS Germany and Rheinmetall....