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L3Harris says nationwide U.S. air traffic surveillance network offers homeland-defense head start against drones and cruise missiles
1+ day, 13+ 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....
Australian Army declares NASAMS fully operational, reinforcing defence of forces and infrastructure against missiles and drones
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (496+ words) The Australian Army has declared its National Advanced Surface to Air Missile System (NASAMS) fully operational. The milestone clears NASAMS to support missions against cruise missiles, aircraft, helicopters and drones. The system gives the Australian Defence Force a networked short-range…...
Rheinmetall releases Battlesuite Onboard and Tactical API specifications as open source for defence system integration across platforms
4+ day, 9+ hour ago (482+ words) Rheinmetall has made the first core interface specifications for its Battlesuite digital platform available as open source. The step is intended to make it easier for outside developers to connect software, sensors and weapons from different manufacturers. The first release…...
Boeing, Anduril move ahead in U.S. Army interceptor race to defend military bases from mass drone and cruise missile attacks
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (727+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) The U.S. Army has selected Boeing and Anduril to advance in a competition for a new midrange air-defense interceptor. The weapon is intended to protect fixed and forward operating bases from cruise missiles, militarized drones…...
Lockheed Martin expands PAC-3 MSE production in Poland to strengthen NATO supply chains and accelerate interceptor output
4+ day, 12+ hour ago (508+ words) Lockheed Martin is expanding production of PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement components in Poland through offset agreements with local industry. The effort is intended to increase output and strengthen supply chains supporting Poland and other NATO customers. At the MSPO defense…...
Lockheed Martin wins $1.32 billion AIR6500 contract to link Australia’s air and missile defenses with allied forces across the Indo-Pacific
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (584+ words) Australia has awarded Lockheed Martin Australia an A$1.32 billion contract to advance and sustain its AIR6500 Joint Air Battle Management System. The project will connect the country’s air and missile defense assets through a single operational picture. The six-year Tranche 2B award…...
U.S. Navy selects L3Harris VAMPIRE counter-drone weapons to strengthen littoral defences against unmanned attacks at sea
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (409+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies to deliver VAMPIRE counter-drone systems for littoral defense. The weapons will support a growing U.S. counter-unmanned systems architecture. VAMPIRE is a self-contained reconnaissance and precision-strike system. It is designed to…...
Northrop Grumman says Maryland propulsion center forms part of expansion to lift annual rocket motor output above 25,000 by 2029
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (613+ words) Northrop Grumman has opened a new propulsion engineering center in Maryland while expanding solid rocket motor production across its U.S. manufacturing network. The company plans to raise annual motor output from about 13,000 units in 2024 to more than 25,000 by 2029. The 57,000-square-foot Propulsion…...
L3Harris secures record $4.7 billion PAC-3 MSE propulsion deal from Lockheed Martin to expand U.S. interceptor production capacity
5+ day, 13+ hour ago (594+ words) By Hannah Miller (Defence Industry Europe) L3Harris Technologies has received an undefinitized contract from Lockheed Martin valued at $4.7 billion over seven years. The award covers propulsion systems for PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptors and is L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 contract to date. The…...