Executive Summary: Northrop Grumman has secured a nearly $100 million U.S. Navy contract to continue supporting the GQM-163A aerial target program through 2031. …
Missile Defense
- Global News
PLA Navy Unveils New Terminal Defense System To Counter Hypersonic And Sea-Skimming Threats
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Chinese PLA Navy has completed type certification trials for a new terminal air-defense and anti-missile system designed to intercept …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin Expands Guam Aegis Ashore Missile Defense Program Under New Pentagon Contract
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Department of Defense has extended Lockheed Martin’s contract supporting the Guam Aegis Ashore missile defense system, reinforcing Washington’s …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Raytheon Secures SeaRAM Deal For Australiaโs Improved Mogami Frigates
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Raytheon has secured a contract to provide SeaRAM missile defense systems for Australia’s future Improved Mogami-class frigates. The deal strengthens …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Rafael Reveals Iron Dome Hit Rate Near 99% Against 40,000 Rockets Since October 2023
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 7 minutes readExecutive Summary: On May 11, 2026, Rafael Advanced Defense Systems chairman Yuval Steinitz publicly confirmed that Israel’s Iron Dome missile defense system …
- Naval & MaritimeNaval Strategy & Maritime Security
Raytheon Expands Australiaโs Naval Air Defense With SeaRAM Systems For Mogami Frigates
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: RTX Corporation subsidiary Raytheon has been selected to provide SeaRAM self-defense missile systems for Australia’s future Mogami-class frigates. The deal …
- Global News
Lithuania Unveils HIMARS Launchers To Expand Long-Range Strike Capability In Eastern Europe
by Mr. SHEIKH (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readExecutive Summary: Lithuania has officially unveiled its first HIMARS launchers, marking a major step in the country’s military modernization program and NATO’s …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
U.S. Approves Kuwait IBCS Integration to Strengthen Patriot Defense Against Missiles and Drone Swarms
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExecutive SummaryThe United States has approved the integration of the Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) into Kuwait’s air defense network. The upgrade …
- Defense Contracts
Booz Allen Hamilton Secures Contract for Space-Based Interceptor in Golden Dome Missile Defense Program
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: Booz Allen Hamilton has been awarded a contract to develop a space-based interceptor prototype under the U.S. Golden Dome missile …
- Defense Contracts
RTX Secures $441.6M Contract Modification for PATRIOT GEM-T Missile Procurement
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 2 minutes readExecutive Summary:RTX Corporation has been awarded a $441.6 million contract modification to procure PATRIOT GEM-T interceptors for Operation Epic Fury. The program …