Thales, Skydweller to offer solar-powered drone for month-long patrols
The companies have pitched their craft as a less expensive alternative to traditional drones like the General Atomics MQ-9 Reaper.
Europe
Airbus mulls boosting tanker production on ‘very high’ demand
“With the signals we’re getting from the customers, we are studying a rate increase of the MRTT,” said Jean-Brice Dumont, head of air power at Airbus.
Tech execs enlist in Army Reserve for new innovation detachment
The U.S. Army Reserve is swearing in four new officers from Silicon Valley.
York’s experimental communications satellite ready for launch
The spacecraft, dubbed Dragoon, will fly on SpaceX’s Transporter 14 rideshare mission, which is slated to launch June 20.
Two industry teams to begin bending metal for Bradley replacement
American Rheinmetall Vehicles and General Dynamics Land Systems will begin prototyping vehicles for evaluation ahead of the Army choosing a winner.
House proposes manufacturing network to boost wartime arms production
The Commercial Reserve Manufacturing Network would include dual-use manufacturing firms qualified to produce military systems when called upon.
Pentagon to review AUKUS submarine deal with Australia and Britain
Congressional Democrats condemned the review as casting doubt over the strength of America's alliances with Britain and Australia.
Bipartisan House proposal aims to speed up defense acquisition work
The proposal could be the template for significant reform plans this year in how the military plans and buys new weapons systems.
Back to basics: Army revamps flight school after deadly crashes
The Army is preparing to sunset its Lakota helicopter as its primary basic trainer while bringing on an entirely new approach to its aviator schoolhouse.
UK defense firms heap praise, mostly, on Britain’s up-armament drift
Some industry insiders say they will wait to see the money before they give a standing ovation.
Leidos acquires cyber company Kudu Dynamics
The finalized deal comes as Leidos is implementing a new “NorthStar” strategy that identifies cyber as one of five primary growth areas for the company.
Hermeus notches first flight of Quarterhorse high-speed aircraft
The May 21 flight test brings Hermeus a step closer to its goal of flying the autonomous, reusable vehicle at near-Mach 5 speeds by 2026.
Israeli defense firms lament a chill from erstwhile client Philippines
The source of the bilateral freeze is murky, with some executives here blaming the Israeli government’s unwillingness to back Filipino sovereignty claims.
With Iveco Defence up for sale, Italy may lose a key military supplier
Numerous firms from around the world are reportedly ready to put in offers for IDV, with Spanish media suggesting Spain’s Indra is ready to pay €1 billion.
L3Harris breaks ground on new rocket motor plant in Virginia
Aerojet Rocketdyne is expanding its solid rocket motor production in Virginia primarily for the Javelin anti-tank system.
Turkey’s STM targets Southeast Asian market with new ship design
The pitch aligns with Turkey’s growing focus on Asian defense markets.
RTX delivers first radar to MDA that can track hypersonic weapons
With a new Gallium Nitride array, the AN/TPY-2 radar can now detect hypersonic weapons at greater ranges, earlier in the flight path.
