US Air Force awards contract for drone wingman engines
Honeywell aims to adapt its design for its existing SkyShot 1600 engine to fit unmanned aircraft in the Air Force’s Collaborate Combat Aircraft program.
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Lockheed debuts AI on F-35 fighter jet to identify targets
It marked the first time a tactical AI model suggested a combat target to a fighter pilot independently, according to the company.
Dassault Aviation invests in Harmattan AI at €1.4 billion value
The partnership will help Harmattan develop embedded artificial intelligence for Dassault Aviation’s future air combat systems, the companies said.
Trump threatens to cut Raytheon’s government contract
President Trump said he would cut the defense giant’s government contracts if it does not accelerate weapons production and act to rein in stock buybacks.
US Marine Corps taps Northrop, Kratos to build Valkyrie drone wingmen
The U.S. Marine Corps' Valkyries will run using Northrop's autonomous Prism software, and use a sensor and technology package tailored to fit in a drone.
Babcock, Frankenburg plan launcher for ‘smallest’ anti-drone missile
Tallinn, Estonia-based Frankenburg says it aims to develop missile systems that are ten times cheaper and a hundred times faster to produce.
Lockheed to triple production of interceptor missiles in Pentagon deal
The PAC-3 is an interceptor missile engineered to strike and destroy inbound adversary missiles, including tactical ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.
Elbit sells new batch of Iron Fist protective kit for CV90 vehicles
Elbit stated that the new contract follows a milestone achieved in September 2025, when executives staged a live-fire demonstration in Europe.
Europe’s 2025 defense winners include Saab, Rheinmetall; FCAS falters
The rising tide of higher defense budgets in Europe lifted most industry boats, though some more than others.
China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
The announcement of the U.S. arms sale to Taiwan, valued at more than $10 billion, has drawn the ire of Beijing.
Japan’s Cabinet OKs record defense budget that aims to deter China
Japan's draft defense budget for fiscal 2026 is up 9.4% from 2025.
