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Lockheed Martin Awarded $200.8M Contract To Support Allied AEGIS Naval Training Programs
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readThe U.S. Navy has awarded Lockheed Martin a $200.8 million contract to provide long term AEGIS combat system training support for allied …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Pentagon Races To Rebuild US Missile Inventory Amid Rising Indo-Pacific Threats
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readThe United States faces mounting pressure to restore missile stockpiles depleted by global commitments while preparing for a potential high-intensity conflict in …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
RAF Moves To Expand Pilot Training With Inflatable SAM Sites
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Royal Air Force is using inflatable surface-to-air missile (SAM) systems during training exercises to expose pilots to realistic battlefield …
- Global News
Russia Confirms Oreshnik Missile Use In Massive Strike On Ukraine
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Russia confirmed the operational use of its Oreshnik intermediate range ballistic missile during a large scale strike on Ukraine on …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
U.S. Races To Expand THAAD And PAC-3 Missile Production Amid Rising Global Threats
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readWashington is rapidly scaling missile interceptor production as demand for air and missile defense systems surges across Europe, the Middle East, and …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Germany Deploys Patriot Air Defense System to Southeast Turkey Amid Regional Tensions
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Germany will deploy a Patriot air and missile defense battery to southeast Turkey starting late June 2026 for approximately six …
- Policy & StrategyGeopolitical & Strategic Doctrines
Air Force Global Strike Command Launches Minuteman III ICBM To Sustain U.S. Nuclear Deterrence
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Air Force Global Strike Command conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile from Vandenberg …
- Policy & StrategyDefense Budgets & Policy
Pentagon Rejects $1.2 Trillion Golden Dome Estimate As Missile Defense Debate Intensifies
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readThe dispute highlights growing tensions over the future scale, affordability, and strategic direction of next generation U.S. missile defense programs. Executive Summary: …
- Defense Contracts
Saab Expands French Air Defense Capability With Giraffe 1X Radar Deal
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: Saab and Scania have secured a contract from France for 17 Giraffe 1X radar systems mounted on tactical vehicles. The …