Pentagon ends new radar effort meant for Guam missile defense
The Pentagon quietly directed the Missile Defense Agency to stop development of a new radar to protect Guam, according to a recent GAO report.
By Jen Judson
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British Army tests lightweight Javelin antitank weapon at record range
The successful shot involved engaging a target at a distance of four kilometers, a first for the smaller and lighter weapon system.
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.
By Jen Judson
First wave of tech to defend Guam from newer threats due in 2024
The architecture to defend Gaum from complex missile threats will begin to take shape on the island with the delivery of launchers and radars next year.
By Jen Judson
Demand exploding for Tomahawk missiles as US backs latest foreign sale
Australia plans to buy the latest version of America’s long-range Tomahawk land attack missile.
By Joe Gould
US Air Force secretary wants ‘another shot’ at adaptive F-35 engine
The service's top civilian is having second thoughts about a recent choice for the Joint Strike Fighter.
Pentagon budget aims to max munitions production, make multiyear buys
Pentagon officials say they will maximize production lines for top priority munitions as part of its $170 billion procurement budget proposal for FY24.
Raytheon to make seven missile-tracking satellites for US space agency
The contract increases the size of SDA’s Tranche 1 Tracking Layer from 28 satellites to 35.
US Space Force crafting new schedule for GPS ground system
The service expects the new schedule for the Next-Generation Operational Control Segment to be approved this spring.
US arms export approvals soared in 2022
One factor in the surge is the easing of the global pandemic that in 2021 depressed sales from a spike to $83.5 billion in 2020.
By Joe Gould