Executive Summary: The U.S. Army has deployed a new proof gun system at Yuma Test Center to enhance artillery and ammunition testing …
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Pentagon Moves To Elevate Space Force Leadership As Global Threats Intensify
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The Pentagon has announced a new round of senior military nominations, including a Space Force general for chief of space …
- Aerospace & AviationDrones & UAVs
Switchblade 400 Selected for U.S. Army LASSO Loitering Munition Program
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readExecutive Summary: The U.S. Army has selected the Switchblade 400 loitering munition by AeroVironment as a core component of its LASSO program, …
- Cyber & Space DefenseAI & Electronic Warfare
U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division Deploys AI To Accelerate Planning, Logistics, And Combat Readiness
by TeamDefenseWatch 7 minutes readU.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division Deploys AI To Accelerate Planning, Logistics, And Combat Readiness The U.S. Army’s 1st Armored Division is expanding …
- Aerospace & AviationMilitary Aircraft
Boeing Unveils Autonomous CH-47F Chinook Landing System To Expand U.S. Army Heavy-Lift Capability
by Daniel Mercer (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readBoeing CH-47F Chinook Reaches New Automation Milestone The CH-47F Chinook autonomous landing milestone marks a notable step in U.S. Army aviation modernization. …
- Defense Contracts
Leidos Secures $617 Million Deal For U.S. Army IFPC Air Defense Launchers
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readLeidos U.S. Army Contract Expands IFPC Air Defense Production The Leidos U.S. Army contract announced on April 23 gives the Pentagon another …
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Raytheon Secures $904.6 Million Deal For LTAMDS Missile Defense System Production
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 3 minutes readRaytheon LTAMDS Contract Expands Army Air Defense Modernization The Raytheon LTAMDS contract marks another major step in the U.S. Army’s effort to …
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U.S. Army Moves To Expand 155mm Ammunition Production As Demand Surges
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readU.S. Army Expands 155mm Ammunition Production Capacity The U.S. Army 155mm ammunition production effort has taken a significant step forward with the …
- Military & OrdnanceSmall Arms & Infantry Weapons
U.S. Army Moves To Field XM8 Carbine As Infantry Modernization Accelerates
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 5 minutes readU.S. Army Accepts First XM8 Carbine Delivery The XM8 carbine U.S. Army program has reached a key milestone with the acceptance of …
- Defense Contracts
Lockheed Martin Secures $4.76 Billion Deal For PAC-3 Missile Production Through 2030
by Samuel Drake (TheDefenseWatch) 4 minutes readLockheed Martin Expands PAC-3 Missile Production Capacity The PAC-3 missile contract awarded to Lockheed Martin marks one of the largest recent investments …