General Atomics to Supply Components for U.S. Army and Navy Hypersonic Weapons
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will manufacture critical components for two U.S. military hypersonic weapon programs under a multiyear subcontract with Leidos, extending the company's involvement in the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program through 2031. Announced on November 4, the agreement covers precision-machined components and cable assemblies for the shared glide body used by the U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic…
Lockheed Martin Tests Mk21A Reentry Vehicle for Sentinel ICBM
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have completed another flight test of the developmental Mk21A reentry vehicle, advancing work on a critical component of the United States' next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile system. The unarmed vehicle was launched over the Pacific Ocean from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, according to a Lockheed Martin announcement dated November 4, 2026. The…
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Lockheed Martin Tests Mk21A Reentry Vehicle for Sentinel ICBM
Lockheed Martin and the U.S. Air Force have completed another flight test of the developmental Mk21A reentry vehicle, advancing work on a critical component of the United States' next-generation intercontinental ballistic missile system. The unarmed…
CENTCOM Receives 25,000+ Drones and Counter-UAS Systems Under Pentagon Push
U.S. forces operating under U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) have received more than 25,000 unmanned systems and counter-drone capabilities during 2026, as the Pentagon accelerates efforts to expand the military's use of autonomous platforms. The deliveries…
Helsing Transfers Combat Software Ownership to Germany
Germany has taken ownership of a software foundation intended to support its future uncrewed combat aircraft, giving the Bundeswehr greater control over how mission systems are developed, modified and integrated. German defense technology company Helsing…
NASA Prepares New X-Plane Reveal as Experimental Aircraft Program Expands
NASA New X-Plane: Experimental Aircraft Program Update NASA is preparing to introduce another experimental aircraft as Administrator Jared Isaacman pushes to expand the agency's flight research capabilities and rebuild its historic X-plane portfolio. The planned…
Boeing Receives $16.9 Million Contract Modification for Japan’s E-767 AWACS Support
Boeing Secures $16.9 Million Extension to Support Japan's E-767 AWACS Fleet The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing a $16.91 million contract modification to continue supporting Japan's E-767 Airborne Warning and Control System (AWACS), extending…
Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fa’az Air-to-Air Missile for First Time
Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, giving the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) another step toward developing domestic weapons for fighter aircraft. The test took place on November 3, 2026, according…
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Lockheed Martin Wins $122.4 Million Trident II Navigation Contract
Lockheed Martin has received a U.S. Navy contract worth up to $122.45 million to continue development work on the navigation…
Rolls-Royce Showcases Naval Engines and Automation Systems at Euronaval 2026
Rolls-Royce is presenting a broad range of naval propulsion and ship automation technologies at Euronaval 2026 in Paris, with particular…
Saab Unveils Next-Generation 9LV Naval Combat System
Saab has introduced a next-generation version of its 9LV naval combat system, updating the architecture used to manage shipboard sensors,…
Saab Unveils CB90 CX Combat Boat With Anti-Ship and Air Defense Capabilities
Saab Expands Combat Boat 90 With New Anti-Ship and Air Defense Configurations Saab has introduced the Combat Boat 90 Capability…
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Pentagon Prepares Review of Military Legal System and JAG Corps
The Pentagon is preparing a departmentwide review of the U.S. military legal system, with a focus on improving legal services for service members, strengthening judge advocate training and examining how military legal organizations operate across the armed services. The review, discussed by a Pentagon official on November 4, 2026, follows…
Operation Unified Resolve Reports 70% Drop in Rio Grande Valley Border Crossings
The U.S. military says illegal border crossings and suspicious activity in Texas' Rio Grande Valley declined by approximately 70% during the first 30 days of Operation Unified Resolve, a deployment that brought hundreds of additional service members and equipment into the region. The results were announced November 3, 2026, by…
U.S. Plans Resilient Military Bases With Independent Power and Water Systems
The U.S. Department of War is pursuing a new approach to military installation infrastructure, with plans for a prototype base capable of operating independently of civilian utilities for 30 days. The concept combines energy independence, secure communications, water resilience and improved facilities for military personnel. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of…
Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal Could Benefit Moscow More Than US Consumers
The first Russian diesel shipment bound for the United States since 2022 is heading toward the American market, but the limited volume of expected deliveries raises questions about whether President Donald Trump’s agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin can meaningfully reduce fuel prices. The agreement, announced on October 9, 2026,…
Pentagon Reports Strong Interest in Competition for Next Great American Base
The U.S. War Department has received strong interest from states and communities seeking to host the proposed Next Great American Base, a planned joint force installation intended to support the rapid deployment of U.S. military forces. Dale Marks, assistant secretary of war for energy, installations and environment, reported the nationwide…
Pentagon Uses Department of War Name to Reinforce Message to Adversaries
The U.S. Department of War is using its name and public messaging to emphasize a more explicit focus on military strength and deterrence, according to the subject of a report published on the department's official website. The messaging raises a wider question for defense observers: how much can an institutional…
Israel’s Military Chief Reportedly Opposed Pre-Election Strike on Iran
Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff Lt. Gen. Eyal Zamir reportedly opposed proposed military action against Iran ahead of Israel's Oct. 27, 2026, election, warning that the move could trigger a wider confrontation with Tehran at a politically sensitive moment. Reports published by Israeli media on Oct. 26 said Zamir…
Saudi, Turkish and Pakistani Officials to Meet Iran in Tehran
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan Officials to Meet Iran Senior security officials from Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are expected to meet Iranian officials in Tehran on Monday, October 26, for talks on regional coordination, according to a Reuters report citing two people familiar with the matter. The planned meeting…
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General Atomics to Supply Components for U.S. Army and Navy Hypersonic Weapons
General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems (GA-EMS) will manufacture critical components for two U.S. military hypersonic weapon programs under a multiyear subcontract with Leidos, extending the company's involvement in the Common Hypersonic Glide Body (CHGB) program through…
Remington 870 in Military Service: Mark 1 to MCS
Ask three reference sources how many Remington 870 shotguns the U.S. Marine Corps ordered in May 1969 and you get three answers: 3,230, 3,231 and 3,200. Gun-history author Bruce Canfield and an American Rifleman chronology…
Pakistan Tests Indigenous Fa’az Air-to-Air Missile for First Time
Pakistan has successfully flight-tested its first indigenously developed Fa’az air-to-air missile, giving the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) another step toward developing domestic weapons for fighter aircraft. The test took place on November 3, 2026, according…
Destinus Produces 1,750 Ruta B1 Cruise Missiles as European Output Expands
Dutch defense technology company Destinus says it has completed 1,750 Ruta B1 cruise missiles, with monthly production approaching 300 units. The milestone provides a measure of how quickly a European manufacturer can scale production of…
