Michigan bids to become America’s arsenal of rapid defense innovation
Michigan is making a pitch to be America’s factory floor for the future of warfare.
Europe
Germany, Israel’s No. 2 arms dealer, halts exports over Gaza concerns
Germany accounted for around 30% of Israel’s arms imports between 2019 and 2023, second only to the United States.
US Army developing integrated formations of robots and humans
“We should never again trade blood for first contact.”
Army pursuit of new air and missile defense interceptors heating up
The Army wants to start developing a second interceptor for its Indirect Fires Protection Capability and a next-gen missile to replace PAC-3 MSE.
Industry, Army hit range records in tests of new artillery projectiles
A Boeing-Nammo team and BAE Systems have both achieved new distance records with projectiles in development for long-distance cannon artillery.
Leonardo DRS unveils onboard vehicle power system with THAAD launcher
The system allows Army vehicles to power weapons or electrical grids that could support command posts or even field hospitals.
US Army awards $1.5B to boost global production of artillery rounds
As the Army drives to reach a rate of 100,000 155mm artillery munitions per month by FY26, it's awarding contracts to domestic and global companies.
US Army seeks cheap, user-friendly radios amid network changes
"If I have to give three days of training and I can get it down to one hour, that’s another unit I can move to quicker as we field the Army."
Opinion
Japan, South Korea and the US should mirror AUKUS for destroyers
But before breaking a celebratory bottle of champagne across the bow, obstacles must be addressed.
UAE’s Edge Group acquires stake in Brazilian missile maker SIATT
SIATT has been a partner in the Brazilian government’s MANSUP program, which seeks an anti-ship missile with guidance, control and telemetry systems.
Where is Russia’s S-500 air defense system?
Russia has sought the S-500 as a means of countering hypersonic weapons, and it would be able to reach farther into enemy territory.
