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Israel’s IAI plugging away at German Arrow-3 order amid Gaza war

The defense company has surged its workforce to keep German plans on track of fielding one Arrow-3 installation in eastern Germany before 2026.

UK signs $227 million contract with Thales for new Martlet missiles

The order for multirole missiles will replenish munitions previously donated to Ukraine

Dassault says Rafale jet production ramp-up hit by supply chain snags

“We have signed contracts for the Rafale, so we have to deliver on time,” CEO Eric Trappier said.

Sweden angles to fill a void in NATO’s space plans

The Swedish government has adopted the country’s first-ever defense and security space strategy, which seeks to make Stockholm a space hub for allies.

Opinion

The US Navy risks outsourcing control of its drones

As the Navy prepares to field drones in larger numbers, officials may unwittingly outsource the means of controlling them to private companies.

Pentagon creates regional partnerships to sustain gear far from home

The Pentagon has signed off on a regional sustainment framework to maintain equipment forward in theaters around the world, starting with the Indo-Pacific.

Boeing says it will shun fixed-price contracts for drone wingmen

"That is a recipe for failure," Boeing Defense, Space and Security president Ted Colbert told reporters at the Farnborough Air Show.

NATO’s newfound knack for hefty bulk buys has arms maker RTX perked up

Company executive Tom Laliberty believes the alliance's joint purchasing model could also work in areas other than air-defense interceptors.

UK-led fighter program is still open-ish to paying partners

The prospect of Saudi Arabia, an authoritarian monarchy, joining GCAP has tickled the imagination of the global aviation commentariat

Undersecretary for international cooperation needed, DOD advisers say

The new undersecretary of defense would lead requirements development and integration efforts among the U.S. and its allies.