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U.S. Air Force’s first 16 F-15EX Eagle II fighters reach 72.4% availability, above threshold but below 80% target
7+ hour, 39+ min ago (658+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) The U.S. Air Force’s first 16 F-15EX Eagle II fighters recorded average materiel availability of 72.4% in fiscal 2026, clearing the programme’s minimum sustainment threshold. The result remains below the service’s 80% objective, according to a U.S. Department…...
U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III lands at Camp Lejeune for first time in more than 20 years following $11 million runway modernization
14+ hour, 35+ min ago (550+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) A U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster III has landed at Camp Davis South on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune for the first time in more than 20 years. The 140-ton aircraft joined Canadian C-130s supporting U.S. Marine Corps Forces…...
L3Harris says nationwide U.S. air traffic surveillance network offers homeland-defense head start against drones and cruise missiles
1+ day, 14+ hour ago (724+ words) L3Harris Technologies is proposing to adapt its nationwide air traffic surveillance network to support U.S. homeland defense against drones, low-flying aircraft and cruise missiles. The plan would use existing ground stations, communications links and data-fusion systems as the foundation for expanded military…...
U.S. Air Force rapidly launches multiple B-2 Spirit stealth bombers in Spirit Vigilance 2026 global strike readiness drill
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (576+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) The U.S. Air Force tested the 509th Bomb Wing’s ability to generate B-2 Spirit stealth bombers rapidly during Spirit Vigilance 2026 in August. The drill focused on sustaining the readiness and proficiency required for global strike operations....
U.S. Army tests SGT STOUT counter-drone protection for airborne artillery during multinational Saber Junction 26 exercise in Germany
3+ day, 14+ hour ago (729+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) The U.S. Army is using SGT STOUT air defense systems to protect airborne artillery units from drones during Saber Junction 26 in Germany. The deployment allows howitzer crews to concentrate on delivering fire support while air…...
American Rheinmetall to deliver 12 Mission Master SP autonomous vehicles and five amphibious kits for U.S. Marine Corps expeditionary operations
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (622+ words) American Rheinmetall has secured a $7.28 million award supporting the delivery of 12 Mission Master SP autonomous ground vehicles to the U.S. Marine Corps. The package also includes five amphibious Marine Kits and related support equipment. The Defense Logistics Agency is handling the…...
U.S. grants Poland $4 billion military financing loan guarantee, lifting total defense support for key NATO ally to nearly $20 billion
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (410+ words) The United States has provided Poland with a $4 billion Foreign Military Financing loan guarantee. The agreement raises total U.S. defense support for Poland to nearly $20 billion, according to the State Department. The deal was signed in Warsaw on September 9. Under Secretary…...
Hanwha Systems links real-time satellite intelligence to K9 howitzers and Chunmoo rocket launchers in overseas AI debut at MSPO 2026
4+ day, 2+ hour ago (521+ words) Hanwha Systems has unveiled its Space AI Analytics Solution overseas for the first time at the MSPO 2026 defence exhibition in Poland. The platform uses artificial intelligence to turn satellite imagery into intelligence for military commanders and operators. The South Korean…...
Northrop Grumman says anti-jam PGK E5 enters production to maintain U.S. Army 155 mm artillery accuracy in GPS-degraded environments
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (421+ words) Northrop Grumman has begun producing its PGK E5 precision guidance kit for the U.S. Army. The upgraded system is designed to keep 155 mm artillery accurate when electronic warfare degrades GPS signals. First deliveries are scheduled for early 2028 from the company’s plant in…...
U.S. Air Force conducts no-notice nuclear missile readiness test, challenging crews with drone threat and launch-facility recapture
4+ day, 8+ hour ago (584+ words) The U.S. Air Force tested the combat readiness of its missile wings during a four-day exercise conducted without advance notice. Sentinel Dragon 26-02 assessed whether 20th Air Force units could move directly from their routine posture into complex operations. The commander-directed exercise ran…...