Industry

Northrop’s battle command system for Poland primes production pump

Northrop Grumman is sending Integrated Battle Command System relays to its first customer, while preparing for full-rate production for the U.S. Army.

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Hackers probing contractors for path to Pentagon, DISA chief says

The NSA and FBI in October said hackers infiltrated an unnamed defense industrial base organization and made off with sensitive information.

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Air Warfare

US Air Force drops Lockheed hypersonic missile after failed tests

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

How a video game engine will power Javelin anti-tank training

The Javelin's Basic Skills Trainer update is expected to debut in 2025, according to SAIC, the contractor overseeing the program.

2 days ago

India awards three contracts to Bharat Electronics without competition

India’s Defence Ministry has awarded defense contracts to BEL worth a cumulative $814 million.

3 days ago

General Dynamics unit puts short-range air defense on robotic vehicle

The TRX ground robot configuration features short-range air defense capabilities originally integrated on a Stryker.

3 days ago

Singapore buys six combat vessels that can serve as drone motherships

Several foreign defense contractors are set to benefit from related work.

3 days ago

Canada moves ahead on Boeing spy plane over Bombardier objections

The P-8A Poseidon is the sole available aircraft that conforms to all operational requirements outlined in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project.

3 days ago

Airbus demos in-flight autonomous guidance of target drone with tanker

The first flight test lasted about six hours, with four launched receivers sequentially controlled and commanded via artificial intelligence.

3 days ago

Ex-Navy CIO Weis joins Google Public Sector as managing director

Aaron Weis left his job with the U.S. Department of the Navy this month.

4 days ago

Supply chain issues impede mass production of new Chinese engine

China has completed the development of its next generation of indigenous military aircraft engines and is preparing to start mass production.

4 days ago

Estonian firm’s takeover by Emirati group tests joint EU defense rules

Milrem Robotics vows to shield its prominent role in EU joint defense-technology development from the new EDGE Group majority stakeholders.

6 days ago

‘The ability to stare’: Why the US Air Force is eager to get the E-7

With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.

8 days ago

Turkish firm unveils Anka-3 combat drone ahead of maiden flight

The Anka-3 photo suggests the UAV is equipped with two orange-colored drones, which appear to be Simsek target drones converted to loitering munitions.

8 days ago

How realistic is it for Rheinmetall to build a tank plant in Ukraine?

Company boss Armin Papperger said negotiations with Kyiv are ongoing, with a decision expected later this spring.

10 days ago

Paramount to make blades for Africa’s Mi-type helicopters in UAE

There are more than 23 operators of Mi-type helicopters across the continent.

10 days ago

How the war in Ukraine is driving growth in Arkansas

The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles.

10 days ago

US, Japan exploring partnership on hypersonic missile interceptor

Discussions are ongoing that could lead to a partnership between the U.S. and Japan to build a hypersonic missile interceptor.

11 days ago

Why the US Navy’s budget plan creates uncertainty for shipbuilders

Dualities are emerging in the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans, leaving industry to wonder what to make of the sea service’s near-term spending plans.

11 days ago

Sgt. Jarred Mertz conducts a radio check with a tactical operations center during Exercise Saber Junction 2019 in Hohenfels Training Area, Germany.

US Army consolidates network modernization efforts into single office

The shift in responsibility coincides with the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a unified network, linking in-the-field with back-at-home.

14 days ago

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Northrop Grumman is sending Integrated Battle Command System relays to its first customer, while preparing for full-rate production for the U.S. Army.

The NSA and FBI in October said hackers infiltrated an unnamed defense industrial base organization and made off with sensitive information.

The service's acquisition chief made the comments a day after Secretary Frank Kendall told lawmakers the latest ARRW test failed.

The Javelin's Basic Skills Trainer update is expected to debut in 2025, according to SAIC, the contractor overseeing the program.

India’s Defence Ministry has awarded defense contracts to BEL worth a cumulative $814 million.

The TRX ground robot configuration features short-range air defense capabilities originally integrated on a Stryker.

Several foreign defense contractors are set to benefit from related work.

The P-8A Poseidon is the sole available aircraft that conforms to all operational requirements outlined in the Canadian Multi-Mission Aircraft project.

The first flight test lasted about six hours, with four launched receivers sequentially controlled and commanded via artificial intelligence.

Aaron Weis left his job with the U.S. Department of the Navy this month.

China has completed the development of its next generation of indigenous military aircraft engines and is preparing to start mass production.

Milrem Robotics vows to shield its prominent role in EU joint defense-technology development from the new EDGE Group majority stakeholders.

With the aging E-3 AWACS becoming increasingly out of date and hard to maintain, top Air Force leaders say they want the new E-7 as soon as possible.

The Anka-3 photo suggests the UAV is equipped with two orange-colored drones, which appear to be Simsek target drones converted to loitering munitions.

Company boss Armin Papperger said negotiations with Kyiv are ongoing, with a decision expected later this spring.

There are more than 23 operators of Mi-type helicopters across the continent.

The city of Camden is hoping to expand as defense contractors there ramp up production to supply arms to Ukraine and replenish American stockpiles.

Discussions are ongoing that could lead to a partnership between the U.S. and Japan to build a hypersonic missile interceptor.

Dualities are emerging in the U.S. Navy’s shipbuilding plans, leaving industry to wonder what to make of the sea service’s near-term spending plans.

The shift in responsibility coincides with the U.S. Army’s pursuit of a unified network, linking in-the-field with back-at-home.