Executive Summary:The United Kingdom has conducted trials of its new SkyHammer interceptor missile in Jordan, aimed at enhancing its ability to counter …
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May 2026
- Cyber & Space DefenseSpace Assets & Satellites
Lockheed Martin Selected by U.S. Space Force to Advance Space-Based Interceptor for Layered Missile Defense
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExecutive Summary:Lockheed Martin has been selected by the United States Space Force to develop space-based interceptor capabilities. The effort focuses on enhancing …
- Cyber & Space DefenseCyber Warfare
Joint Interagency Task Force 401 Advances Counter-UAS Capabilities Through Layered Defense Testing at U.S. Base
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive SummaryJoint Interagency Task Force 401 (JITF-401) has conducted counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) testing at a U.S. military base to refine layered …
- Defense Contracts
U.S. Air Force Expands E-7 Wedgetail Fleet to Seven Aircraft Under $2.4 Billion Contract Amendment
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Air Force (USAF) has finalized a $2.4 billion contract amendment with Boeing to procure five additional E-7 Wedgetail …
- Defense Contracts
Northrop Grumman and Australian Government Finalize Strategic Solid Rocket Motor Agreement
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExecutive Summary: Northrop Grumman and the Australian Government have finalized a strategic engagement to establish a sovereign Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) manufacturing …
- Aerospace & AviationStealth Technology
US Pacific Commander Advocates for Expanding B-21 Raider Fleet to 200 Units
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) has formally supported increasing the US Air Force’s acquisition objective for the B-21 …
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
United Kingdom Elevates National Terrorism Threat Level to Severe
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The UK government, acting on the recommendation of the Joint Terrorism Analysis Centre (JTAC), has officially raised the national terrorism …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
U.S. Accelerates AGM-181 LRSO to Replace Aging AGM-86B Nuclear Missile
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Air Force is fast-tracking the development of the AGM-181 Long Range Standoff (LRSO) cruise missile. Designed to replace …
- Military & OrdnanceConventional Weapons & Modernization
Lockheed Martin Moves To Scale Laser Powder Bed Fusion To Boost Operational Readiness
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readLockheed Martin Expands Laser Powder Bed Fusion For Operational Readiness The adoption of laser powder bed fusion is becoming central to how …
- Global News
US Air Force Affordable Cruise Missile Program: Strategy, Scale, and Impact
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readThe US Air Force is planning to acquire nearly 28,000 affordable cruise missiles over five years in a program worth about $12 …
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