Defense

Longest shutdown in history creating a readiness hole of unknown proportions

The heads of several military professional organizations came together to beg Congress to open the government.

Defense

Air Force wants a $500,000 counter-air missile, despite cheaper options

The service wants ideas by December, and hopes to see a modular, ground-launched prototype in two years.

Defense

Anduril to build autonomous vessel prototype in Korea

The announcement is part of a new partnership with HD Hyundai Heavy Industries—a leading shipbuilder worldwide.

Defense

Pentagon’s policy shop is a ‘Pigpen-like mess': Sen. Cotton

Senate Armed Services Committee members from both parties question DOD missteps, actions that contravened president’s foreign-policy positions.

Defense

Europe Charts Its Own Path in Missile Warning with JEWEL and Odin’s Eye

The EU’s space-based early-warning initiatives mark a turning point in Europe’s pursuit of strategic autonomy—mirroring U.S. capabilities while forging an independent defense infrastructure.

Defense

General Dynamics CEO warns of government shutdown effects

The company raked in nearly $13 billion in revenue for Q3, including about $4 billion from shipbuilding.

Defense

Lockheed to invest $50M in maritime drone maker

Saildrone is designing a larger-class vessel for the future demonstration of a combined capability.

Defense

Airbus, Leonardo, Thales Join Forces to Reshape European Space Landscape

Three top defense firms unite satellite, communications, and Earth-observation capabilities to challenge global rivals and secure Europe's strategic autonomy.

Defense

Naval Research Lab opens proposal window for satellite software operation contract

The Naval Research Laboratory wants support for the software's IT and cybersecurity aspects as well.

Defense

Industry groups push to keep open-source measures in annual intelligence bill

They’re backing provisions in the House version of the Intelligence Authorization Act. But multiple intelligence community elements are hesitant about the measures, people familiar say.

Defense

Government shutdown has paused discussions on accelerating B-21 bomber production

Northrop Grumman execs remain confident in hitting key milestones amid funding uncertainty.

Defense

Shield AI’s unmanned fighter jet concept pitched as a drone wingman or solo aircraft

The company hopes its new autonomous fighter jet can reach an initial flight test by next year.

Defense

Lockheed basks in F-35 delivery win

Execs said the company delivered 46 aircraft in the third quarter of the year.

Defense

Counterdrone tech has a production problem

Big defense prime companies pairing with scrappy upstarts could help tip the scales.

Defense

Firefly seeks software, defense growth with $855M SciTec acquisition

The Golden Dome missile defense initiative is top of mind for Firefly with this purchase, as are broader space domain awareness missions that require a combination of software and hardware.

Defense

Inside Europe's crash effort to create a 'drone wall'

More sensors, more maneuverable, less expensive: How the Ukraine war is shaping the future of drone air defense.

Defense

Flood of questions leads Missile Defense Agency to push Golden Dome deadline one week

Pitches for a slice of MDA’s 10-year, up-to-$151 billion contract vehicle are now due Oct. 16.