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U.S. Air Force looks for a second builder of its best strike missiles
The U.S. Air Force has published a sources-sought notice asking whether any company other than the current sole producer can build and deliver the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile and the Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile for production lots from 2031 to 2036. The Air Force Life Cycle Management Cen
Washington Guard trains to stop drones over World Cup crowds
With millions of soccer fans heading to the Seattle area for the FIFA World Cup this summer, the Washington National Guard gathered federal agents, police officers, and military units at a desert training range in June to rehearse a threat that barely registered on public safety radar a year ago: dr
Ukraine sends 400+ drones into Russia, hitting naval base and refinery
Ukraine launched one of its largest drone offensives of the war overnight into June 6, sending more than 400 unmanned aircraft deep into Russian territory and striking targets that included a naval weapons depot near Saint Petersburg, an oil refinery in Siberia, a port in Russian-occupied Mariupol,
US Army to update classified signals intercept capability
Listening to what the enemy is saying on the radio, the phone, or any other communications channel has been one of the most consistently decisive intelligence advantages in modern warfare, and the U.S. Army has invested nearly $10 million to make sure its capability to do exactly that stays current.
U.S. Army taps two firms for $212M mortar fin contract
Every mortar round fired by an American soldier depends on a small set of metal fins at the back of the shell to spin it into stable flight, keep it on course, and make sure it lands where the gunner intended. Without those fins, a mortar round tumbles, loses accuracy, and becomes a danger to [̷
US Air Force orders $241M worth of Norway’s best stealth missile
Norway has built one of the most capable stealth, anti-ship missiles in the Western arsenal, and the United States Air Force ordered another batch of them for $241 million, deepening a transatlantic weapons partnership that has become increasingly central to American plans for fighting a war in the
U.S. Forces Interdict Ship Connected to Iran in Indian Ocean, Iranian Oil Exports See Decrease
U.S. Indo-Pacific Command forces interdicted and boarded a stateless vessel in the Indian Ocean late Thursday as part of the expanded U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, the combatant command posted on social media site X. The INDOPACOM post did not indicate whether the U.S. took possession of MT Davina
USNI News Western Pacific Pulse: June 5, 2026
The following is a summary of major ship movements and exercises in the Western Pacific over the last week. In the Philippine Sea Aircraft carrier USS George Washington (CVN-73) is on patrol in the Philippine Sea. George Washington and its fixed wing squadrons completed carrier qualification trainin
Indonesia Eyes JMSDF Asagiri-Class Destroyers as Japan Tailors Warship Transfers to Southeast Asian Partners
Japan and Indonesia have agreed to begin working-level discussions on the possible transfer of used Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) Asagiri-class destroyers, marking another step in Tokyo’s expanding defense export policy and highlighting how Japan is tailoring naval cooperation to the spe
Ottawa Wants Future Canadian Army HIMARS to Deploy Long-range Anti-ship Missiles
Ottawa announced plans to procure over two dozen American missile launchers within four years to support the Canadian Army’s long-range strike and anti-shipping requirements. Procured to address “global security situations,” the $1.8 billion Long-range Precision Strike Land project will include muni
Full P-8A fleet to strengthen Australia’s ASW readiness, says GlobalData
Australia is poised to strengthen its anti-submarine defence capabilities with a fully operational P-8A Poseidon fleet, according to insights from the data and analytics platform GlobalData The post Full P-8A fleet to strengthen Australia’s ASW readiness, says GlobalData appeared first on Naval Tech
Slovakia receives final batch of Patria AMV XP 8×8 armoured ambulances
Patria has completed its obligation to deliver 10 AMV XP 8x8 armoured ambulance vehicles to Slovakia, fulfilling a segment of the government-to-government defence contract agreed in 2022.
Is the Type 31 programme about to be delayed?
The arrival of the Type 31 frigate is crucial for the Royal Navy's ability to boost its hull numbers, which have cratered in recent years. The post Is the Type 31 programme about to be delayed? appeared first on Naval Technology.
Teledyne FLIR wins $11.2M to build CBRN sensor drone kits
The U.S. Army has awarded an $11.2 million contract to Teledyne FLIR Defense to deliver more than 45 drone kits capable of flying into chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear contamination zones and mapping hazards in real time, keeping soldiers out of environments that can kill within secon
France fires next-gen air missile from Rafale
France has fired its next-generation air-to-air missile from a Rafale at supersonic speed for the first time, clearing one of the most demanding technical hurdles in the weapon’s qualification program and moving MBDA’s MICA NG significantly closer to operational service. The second devel
Australia fires its first homegrown self-propelled howitzer
Australia fired its first domestically built self-propelled howitzers during live-fire training last week, completing the journey from a production line in Geelong to live rounds downrange in a matter of months — a timeline that would have seemed implausible for a major weapons system just a few yea
Putin says Russia’s Su-57 is the best fighter in the world
Vladimir Putin told the world’s press agency chiefs this week that Russia’s Su-57 fighter is the best combat aircraft on the planet. Independent analysts and the jet’s own production record tell a more complicated story. Putin made the claim at a meeting with leaders of major inter
Royal Navy progresses towards Project Vanquish demo from aircraft carrier
The UK Royal Navy (RN) is progressing plans to undertake flight trials of a jet-powered Autonomous Collaborative Platform (ACP) from a Queen Elizabeth-class (QEC) aircraft carrier by the end of next year. Speaking at the Defence Leaders CNE 2026 conference in Farnborough on 20 May, Commodore Steve B
Aselsan Showcases Kiliç Kamikaze Underwater Drones at Efes
Turkish defense giant Aselsan showcased its recently unveiled ship-killing Kiliç Kamikaze Underwater Drones to an international audience at Efes 2026. Aselsan’s Kiliç series of Kamikaze Autonomous Underwater Vehicles were among the products showcased by the Turkish defense firm on the sidelines of A
U.S. Army commits $404M to build its first TNT plant since the 1980s
The United States has not produced its own TNT since the 1980s, relying entirely on overseas allies to supply the explosive that fills its artillery shells, bombs, and grenades. That four-decade gap in domestic production is now being closed, and according to a June 4 contract notice, the Army award
Japan is developing a new unmanned AAV which will bring MUM-T to Amphibious Operations
Japan began developing a domestically produced unmanned amphibious armored vehicle (AAV) in 2024, and materials recently disclosed by the Ministry of Defense have revealed its detailed performance characteristics. For more than a decade, Japan has been pursuing measures to strengthen its maritime de
French Rafale intercepts Russia’s most capable fighter over the Baltic
France’s Joint Staff published video showing a Rafale from the Baltic Air Policing mission conducting a close-range visual interception of a Russian Sukhoi Su-35, the most capable non-stealth fighter in Moscow’s current inventory, in a tense but controlled encounter that NATO described a
Russia says it’s building its budget stealth fighter — finally
Russia’s defense industry is claiming a milestone on one of its most closely watched aviation programs, and this time the claim carries slightly more weight than usual. The United Aircraft Corporation, Russia’s state-owned aircraft manufacturing conglomerate, confirmed this week that phy
Vietnam unveils its first homegrown amphibious light tank prototype
Vietnam has publicly displayed the T-1, a domestically developed amphibious light tank that represents the most ambitious armored vehicle project the country’s defense industry has ever attempted. The T-1 prototype appeared at a public display in Vietnam, drawing immediate attention from regio
Hanwha Ocean Partners to Strengthen Greece’s Shipbuilding Capabilities
Hanwha Ocean has signed a Strategic Alliance Agreement (SAA) with ONEX Shipyards & Technologies Group at the U.S. Embassy in Greece to revitalize Greece’s shipbuilding industry and enhance maritime sovereignty. Hanwha Ocean press release The signing ceremony was attended by Sean seongwoo Park, V
Russia’s newest body armor claims to stop NATO bullets
Russia’s state defense conglomerate Rostec has unveiled what it claims is the lightest body armor in its class, presenting the Obereg 2.0 vest to the defense ministers of Moscow’s closest military allies at a showcase outside the Russian capital. Russian Defense Minister Andrei Belousov
House Authorizers Adopt Amendment for Navy Battleship Study
House authorizers want a Navy study that assesses how pursuing the nuclear-powered Trump-class battleship program could affect the shipbuilding and nuclear industrial base. The House Armed Services Committee adopted an amendment from Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.) that would require both the Secretary
Two Men Killed in Strike On Suspected Drug Boat, First in June
U.S. forces with Joint Task Force-Southern Spear conducted the first strike on a suspected drug boat in June, killing two men on board. The Wednesday strike, ordered by U.S. Southern Command Commander Gen. Francis Donovan, was on a vessel in the Eastern Pacific allegedly carrying illicit narcotics.
NATO jets intercept six Russian aircraft over the Baltic in one day
Six Russian military aircraft operating in Baltic airspace in a single day triggered a joint NATO scramble involving French and Swedish fighter jets, the latest reminder that the skies above one of Europe’s most sensitive stretches of territory remain an active theater of aerial friction betwe
Northrop Grumman pushes battle-tested radar to world market
More than 40 of Northrop Grumman’s most advanced ground radar systems are already in the hands of U.S. Marines and airmen, and the company is pushing the system hard to international buyers as demand for mobile, multi-mission air defense sensors surges worldwide. Northrop Grumman published a c
Ukrainian Humvee took a direct drone strike and kept rolling
A First-Person View (FPV) drone, the cheap remote-controlled kamikaze weapon that has killed more soldiers in this war than almost any other single weapon type, struck a Ukrainian military Humvee directly in the windshield during a combat mission in the Zaporizhzhia direction. The crew inside surviv
Lockheed installs engine in Germany’s first F-35 fighter jet
The most consequential fighter jet Germany has ever ordered just crossed a milestone that brings it meaningfully closer to the flight line. Lockheed Martin announced that the engine powering Germany’s first F-35 has been installed, confirming that the aircraft is progressing through final prod
Autonodyne’s Bashi tablet aids F-35 to MQ-20 remote command demo
A consortium involving the US Air Force and Autonodyne has recently executed a demonstration of human-machine teaming (HMT) and beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) datalink communication at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
Navantia signs multi-year support contract for five Saudi corvettes
Spanish shipbuilder Navantia has signed a contract with the Ministry of Defence of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to provide follow-on support services for a fleet of five corvettes previously delivered to the Royal Saudi Naval Forces. The post Navantia signs multi-year support contract for five Saudi
Oshkosh Defense receives $142m in new orders for FMTV A2 vehicles
Oshkosh Defense, a business of Oshkosh Corporation, has received orders worth $142m for its Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles (FMTV) A2 platform from customers in the US and overseas.
Leaders of U.S. Navy’s Ship Maintenance Facility in Japan Removed from Command
The leadership of the Navy’s primary ship maintenance facility in Japan was removed from command this week, the service announced Wednesday. U.S. Naval Ship Repair Facility and Japan Regional Maintenance Center (SRF-JRMC) commander Capt. Wendel Penetrante, executive officer Capt. Edwin Catubig and M
Leaders complain Europe lack anti-ballistic missile capability
Ukrainian and Norwegian leaders complain that Europe mustdevelop its own fully fledged anti-ballistic missile capability to rival the US.
Task Force Ashland Returns to California from 4-month Indo-Pacific Deployment
Specialized Marine Air-Ground Task Force Ashland recently completed a four-month deployment to the Indo-Pacific, returning to California in the past week. The Marine Corps element of TF Ashland returned Friday to Camp Pendleton, disembarking from amphibious dock landing ship USS Ashland (LSD-48). Th
Leidos develops real-time SATCOM dashboard for US Department of War
Leidos, in collaboration with the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and US Space Command, has introduced the Joint Management Tool (JMT) to improve access to satellite communications for the US Department of War (DoW).
Raytheon clinches $515m US Navy contract for SPY-6 radar support
Raytheon, part of RTX, has been awarded a $515m contract by the US Navy to continue supporting the SPY-6 family of radars. The post Raytheon clinches $515m US Navy contract for SPY-6 radar support appeared first on Naval Technology.
ARX Robotics reveals European growth strategy, to double workforce
ARX Robotics has outlined a series of expansion initiatives, including the establishment of a new headquarters and production facility in Munich, Germany.
Silicon Valley meets the cannon: Anduril joins Team SIGMA
Two of the U.S. defense industry’s most closely watched companies announced they are joining forces to compete for one of the Army’s most significant ground combat modernization programs, pairing a combat-proven Israeli-American cannon system with Silicon Valley’s most prominent de
U.S. Eyes Warships from Japanese and South Korean Shipyards
The United States may be on the verge of an unprecedented step: procuring major naval vessels from allied shipbuilders in Japan and South Korea to help address growing capacity constraints in the U.S. naval industrial base. A proposed $1.85 billion funding request included in the Pentagon’s fi
Ukraine’s small air defense network downs 3,500 drones in May
Ukrainian drone interceptors destroyed more than 3,500 Russian unmanned aerial systems in May alone across three layered tiers of air defense, Commander-in-Chief of the Ukrainian Armed Forces General Oleksandr Syrskyi announced, with the result reported by Ukrainian defense outlet Militarnyi citing
Ukrainian drones strike Russian corvette RFS Boiky near Saint Petersburg
Ukrainian unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) struck the Russian Steregushchy-class corvette RFS Boiky on the morning of June 3rd. The attack took place around 06h35 local time as part of a larger UAV strike against military and economic targets in the Saint Petersburg region . At the time of the attack
Lockheed’s new AI system intercepts Shahed-style attack drone
The drones that have reshaped warfare over Ukraine are now the target of a new American kill chain, and the company behind the F-35 just proved it can destroy one in a live-fire test using a combination of artificial intelligence, battlefield radar, and a missile fired from a shipping-container-size
L3Harris spends $25M expanding rocket motor plant in Alabama
L3Harris Technologies has spent $25 million adding 130,000 square feet (12,077 square meters) of manufacturing space to its solid rocket motor facility in Huntsville, Alabama, as the U.S. defense industry races to close the gap between munitions demand and production capacity. The expansion at L3Har
Czech-backed Wolf armored vehicle already in combat in Ukraine
Two anti-drone variants of the Slovak-made Wolf armored vehicle are already fighting in Ukraine, Czech President Petr Pavel confirmed during a visit to the vehicle’s Czech manufacturing partner on June 3, according to iDnes. Pavel made the visit to Chropyňská strojírna, a metalworking and engi
UK’s Lyme Bay Continues Preparations for Potential Hormuz Mission
The UK Royal Navy (RN) support ship RFA Lyme Bay is continuing preparations to support potential requirements to deploy to the Middle East, in the event of an international maritime security mission being established to ensure safe shipping and freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. In recen
Saronic puts first Marauder autonomous warship in water
An Austin-based firm put an autonomous warship in the water last week, and it took less than a year to build — a pace American shipbuilding hasn’t matched since the Liberty ships of World War II. Saronic Technologies announced Wednesday that the first hull of its Marauder medium unmanned surfa