EU buys too much defense equipment abroad, especially from US: Report
European Union countries are buying too much of their defense equipment abroad and failing to invest in joint military projects, a landmark report warns.
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US Army aiming for one more hypersonic weapon test by year’s end
One major end-to-end test stands between the Army's decision to field hypersonic weapon rounds to the first unit.
US Army awards largest single-year Javelin contract to date: $1.3B
Part of the deal covers the production of 4,000 Javelins antitank weapons to replenish what the United States has sent to Ukraine.
How in-house tech and soldier tinkering is changing the Army
Inside the brave new world of AI-assisted Army electronic warfare.
US Army ammo plant boosts artillery shell production for Ukraine
A Pennsylvania ammo plant that makes a key artillery shell in Ukraine’s fight against Russia has managed to boost production by 50% to meet surging demand.
Aerovironment wins nearly $1B to supply Switchblade munitions to Army
Aerovironment has won another contract to build loitering munitions for the U.S. Army and it's a big one.
US Navy shipbuilder Austal USA to pay $24M to settle fraud probe
The Justice Department said Austal USA conspired to mislead shareholders and investors about its financial condition.
Kongsberg to set up missile plant in Australia, joins local ammo push
The new facility will be the first such site outside of Norway, as Australia has prioritized the local production of ammunition.
LeoLabs sees defense business grow as space-tracking needs multiply
The company's CEO, Tony Frazier, said the firm now serves mostly defense customer in the U.S. and abroad.
Estonia launches competition to host major foreign munitions firm
The winner will be granted a space of approximately 8,900 square meters at the Ämari military base, located southwest of the Estonian capital Tallinn.
US Army picks Sierra Nevada for long-range spy plane integration work
The Army has taken a key step in selecting a lead integrator for the HADES program, a future spy plane with range capability well-suited for the Pacific.
How a 1950s-era law has become a flashpoint for the US arms industry
A Pentagon push into biomanufacturing, by way of the Defense Production Act, has opened a debate about where U.S. priorities should lie.
US State Department clears $5B sale of Patriot missiles to Germany
Germany wants to buy 600 of the most capable variant of the PAC-3 missile as it works to provide Ukraine with the weapons while replenishing its own stock.
Netanyahu’s hernia surgeon gets a seat on Rafael board
Prof. Alon Pikarsky has no apparent connections to Israel's defense industry, lending a whiff of personal favoritism to the pick, according to local media.
Lockheed acquires satellite firm Terran Orbital in $450 million deal
Lockheed already owns one-third of the firm due to its satellite production contracts and investments made in Terran through its venture capital arm.
Rheinmetall acquires manufacturing company Loc for $950M
Rheinmetall hopes the acquisition provides a new competitive advantage in Army vehicle competitions potentially valued over $60 billion.
US approves $20 billion weapons sale to Israel amid regional tensions
The sale includes more than 50 F-15 fighter jets, with the first deliveries expected in 2029.
