Army readies to launch 2026 competition for counter-drone laser weapon
The Army wants laser weapons that can defeat drone threats, but it wants the ability to maintain them in battlefield environments and build them at scale.
Could Golden Dome funding get next-gen interceptor back up to speed?
A piece of the $175 billion Golden Dome pie could give the Next Generation Interceptor a boost to shore up a development delay.
US Army readies to release new missile defense strategy soon
The Army's new air and missile defense strategy incorporates emerging technology like artificial intelligence to handle growing, complex threats.
Army to grow air defense force by 30%
The Army will add new Patriot battalions, Indirect Fire Protection Capability battalions and counter-drone batteries to the mix.
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Lockheed launches hub to prototype Golden Dome command systems
Lockheed Martin wants to partner across the industry to prototype command-and-control solutions for the Golden Dome homeland missile defense shield.
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L3Harris opens rocket motor plant, already producing parts
In a ceremony on Monday, L3Harris officially opened its new 379,000 square foot solid rocket motor inert parts production facility in Huntsville.
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Army plans to grow Patriot battalions, plus one for Guam
The Army is planning to grow a force stretched thin to meet today's air and missile defense demands.
New missile defense radar lands in Guam to be put to the test
The Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor will be part of an architecture designed to protect Guam from evolving air and missile threats.
By Jen Judson
Lockheed vows quick action on German Typhon missile launcher request
The U.S. defense giant sees new business in Europe for its multifunction launcher, which can fire more than a dozen missile types.
US Army envisions a common launcher to fit allies’ weapons
The Army is prioritizing the pursuit of a common launcher as a cornerstone capability for deterrence in key theaters.
By Jen Judson
No time to waste: NATO chief urges rapid industrial mobilization
NATO countries along with the U.S. will have to move quickly to deliver capability to Europe to deter Russia, the supreme allied commander of Europe said.
By Jen Judson
US diverts Patriot systems from Switzerland to Ukraine
The statement by the Swiss illuminates some of the hasty mechanics behind Washington’s newfound emphasis on helping Ukraine repel Russian attacks.
Top NATO commander rushing to deliver fresh Patriots to Ukraine
NATO's supreme allied commander is working to deliver Patriot air and missile defense systems to Ukraine along with other capabilities.
By Jen Judson
Army Europe chief unveils NATO eastern flank defense plan
The U.S. Army in Europe, along with NATO allies, wants to pursue optionally manned common launchers and munitions to deter Russia on the Eastern flank.
By Jen Judson
