US Army soldiers kick the tires on a new class of multipurpose drones
Soldiers tried their hands at Launched Effects, service's latest buzzword for drones doing everything from reconnaissance to strike missions.
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US Army awards Lockheed record $9.8 billion missile contract
The multiyear contract is the largest in the history of Lockheed Martin's Missiles & Fire Control business.
Army picks 3 startups to fast-track self-driving squad vehicle
The Army has struggled to achieve fully-autonomous vehicles because of the inherent challenges on a modern battlefield not found on predictable roadways.
US Army awards RTX $1.7B for new missile defense radar production
The contract covers new 360-degree radars for both the U.S. Army and Poland.
Pentagon forms new task force to fast-track counter-drone capabilities
The creation of the new task force also puts an end to the Joint Counter-small UAS Office, which was formed in 2019 and led by the Army.
Vulcan Elements wins Pentagon deals as $65M round fuels expansion
Rare earth magnets startup Vulcan Elements is rapidly minting DOD deals to produce the critical component for vital weapons programs.
Army poised to expand role in homeland defense, commander says
U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command is preparing to open the aperture of its role in defense of the homeland as threats evolve and grow.
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.
Cummings fine-tunes Hellhound drone for Golden Dome mission
Cummings Aerospace has designed a larger version of its Hellhound to meet Golden Dome homeland missile defense needs.
Army readies to launch 2026 competition for counter-drone laser weapon
The Army wants laser weapons that can defeat drone threats, but it wants the ability to maintain them in battlefield environments and build them at scale.
Could Golden Dome funding get next-gen interceptor back up to speed?
A piece of the $175 billion Golden Dome pie could give the Next Generation Interceptor a boost to shore up a development delay.
US Army readies to release new missile defense strategy soon
The Army's new air and missile defense strategy incorporates emerging technology like artificial intelligence to handle growing, complex threats.
Finnish forces to test laser-guided artillery
The types of artillery shells rely on a laser designator on the ground or another platform, such as a drone, to illuminate the target with a laser beam.
Army to grow air defense force by 30%
The Army will add new Patriot battalions, Indirect Fire Protection Capability battalions and counter-drone batteries to the mix.
Lockheed launches hub to prototype Golden Dome command systems
Lockheed Martin wants to partner across the industry to prototype command-and-control solutions for the Golden Dome homeland missile defense shield.
L3Harris opens rocket motor plant, already producing parts
In a ceremony on Monday, L3Harris officially opened its new 379,000 square foot solid rocket motor inert parts production facility in Huntsville.
Army plans to grow Patriot battalions, plus one for Guam
The Army is planning to grow a force stretched thin to meet today's air and missile defense demands.
