A major New Glenn test failure has created one of the most significant setbacks in Blue Origin’s launch program to date. Executive …
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May 2026
- Naval Strategy & Maritime SecurityArtillery & Missile Systems
China’s “Carrier Killer” Arsenal: How the DF-21D, DF-26, and YJ-21 Reshape Naval Power Projection
Executive Summary: China’s People’s Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF) has fielded a three-tier suite of anti-ship ballistic and hypersonic missiles — the DF-21D, DF-26, and YJ-21/YJ-20 — …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
China Expands Nuclear Missile Infrastructure With New Launch Pads Near ICBM Silos
Executive Summary: China is expanding its nuclear missile infrastructure with the construction of new launch pads, bunkers, and communications facilities near intercontinental …
- Policy & StrategyAlliances & Doctrines
United Kingdom Moves To Back Gripen Fighter Deal As Ukraine Seeks Airpower Expansion
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has expressed support for a potential Swedish Saab Gripen fighter arrangement for Ukraine, signaling continued Western efforts …
- Aerospace & AviationFighter Jets & Military Aircraft
UK Completes F-35B Lightning II Procurement Phase As Final Jets Arrive At RAF Marham
Executive Summary: The United Kingdom has completed its initial procurement phase for the F-35B Lightning II following the arrival of the final …
- Global News
Iran Recovers JASSM-ER Wreckage As Questions Grow Over U.S. Stealth Missile Survivability
Executive Summary: Iran has reportedly recovered wreckage linked to a U.S.-made AGM-158 JASSM-ER stealth cruise missile following recent military activity tied to …
- Cyber & Space DefenseAI & Electronic Warfare
L3Harris Unveils MC-3000I Mobile Command Intercom To Expand Tactical Vehicle Communications
Executive Summary: L3Harris Technologies has introduced the MC-3000I Mobile Command Intercom, a decentralized communications system designed for tactical vehicles and mobile command …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
U.S. Navy Races To Deploy Integrated Combat System Across Fleet With New Lockheed Martin Baseline
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: Lockheed Martin has delivered the first Integrated Combat System enabled baseline to the U.S. Navy, marking a major milestone in …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
UK Parliament Warns MOD Fraud Risk Is ‘Vast’ As Recovery Efforts Fall Short
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: The UK Ministry of Defence is facing renewed scrutiny after lawmakers warned the department remains exposed to an estimated £1.5 …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin Awarded $200.8M Contract To Support Allied AEGIS Naval Training Programs
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readThe U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $200.8 million contract to provide long term AEGIS combat system training support for allied …
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