U.S. Navy Funds SM-6 Block IAU Production Transition The U.S. Navy has awarded Raytheon Missile and Defense $160.9 million to move the …
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- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
Lockheed Martin Receives First PAC-3 MSE Components From GM Defense
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readLockheed Martin has received the first batch of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement components produced by GM Defense, marking an early milestone in …
- Middle East Defense & Security
Iran Missile Strikes Escalate Conflict After U.S. Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers
The latest exchange marks a sharp escalation in the U.S. Iran conflict, linking attacks on naval forces, oil shipping and American military …
- Military & OrdnanceArtillery & Missile Systems
Missile Tests Coming Soon: Why Flight Trials Matter to Global Defense
Missile Tests Coming Soon: Global Strategic Impact Missile tests coming soon are more than scheduled launches. They are controlled demonstrations used to …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
U.S. Navy Reveals ARAV-6 Launch During Pacific Dragon 2026
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readU.S. Navy Reveals ARAV-6 Launch During Pacific Dragon 2026 The ARAV-6 launch during Pacific Dragon 2026 provided a visible demonstration of the …
- Aerospace & AviationFighter Jets & Military Aircraft
The F-35 Becomes a Flying Sensor: Inside Lockheed’s Vision for Missile-Defense Data Fusion
On August 7, 2026, Lockheed Martin outlined a missile-defense architecture that reframes one of its own flagship products. The F-35 Lightning II, …
- Defense Contracts
L3Harris Wins $499.6 Million Missile Defense Agency Airborne Sensors Support Contract
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 read¦ Key Takeaways L3Harris Technologies Integrated Systems received a contract valued at up to $499.6 million to support the Missile Defense Agency’s …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
Israeli MoD Unveils Iron Dome Upgrades To Counter Saturation Attacks From Rockets, Drones, and Cruise Missiles
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: The Israeli Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on June 30, 2026, the successful completion of a comprehensive test series validating …
- Military & OrdnanceMissile Defense Systems
Patriot Missile Defense System: How The Patriot Missile Became The Backbone Of Modern Air Defense
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary: The Patriot missile defense system remains one of the most battle-tested air and missile defense networks ever fielded. Designed to …
- Defense Contracts
Northrop Grumman Awarded $100 Million Contract To Sustain Navy GQM-163A Target Missile Operations
by Samuel Drake | Defense Analyst 3 readExecutive Summary:Â Northrop Grumman has secured a nearly $100 million U.S. Navy contract to continue supporting the GQM-163A aerial target program through 2031. …
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