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Ukraine’s drone assault on Russian bombers is a stark warning for US defenses

Ukraine’s drone assault on Russian bombers is a stark warning for US defenses

Kyiv’s recent drone strike, damaging up to 40 Russian aircraft deep inside enemy territory, has not only reshaped the battlefield in Ukraine but also delivered a potent wake-up call to American defense planners. The operation reportedly used low-cost drones to destroy expensive strategic bombers parked far from the front

Raytheon lands $2.1B boost for Standard Missile-3 support under MDA contract

Raytheon lands $2.1B boost for Standard Missile-3 support under MDA contract

The Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has awarded Raytheon a $2.1 billion modification to its contract for sustainment and support of the Standard Missile-3 (SM-3) program, significantly increasing the contract’s value to over $3.3 billion. The modification, announced on 12 May 2025 by DOD, adds $2.134 billion

China not moving US Typhon missile deployment in Philippines

China not moving US Typhon missile deployment in Philippines

The US deployment of the Typhon Missile System in the Philippines has escalated tensions with China, as it brings key Chinese military hubs within striking distance and tests the Trump administration's commitment to defending American allies in Asia. This marks the first time since the Cold War that

Boeing completes expansion of missile defense silos at Fort Greely

Boeing completes expansion of missile defense silos at Fort Greely

Boeing has finalized the construction of 20 additional missile silos at Fort Greely, Alaska, enhancing the U.S. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system's capacity to counter intercontinental ballistic missile threats from nations like North Korea and Iran. This expansion increases the number of interceptors that can be housed

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Defense-tech startups seize Pentagon opportunity amid shifting priorities

Silicon Valley-backed defense companies are capitalizing on shifting Pentagon priorities to secure new contracts, reports the Wall Street Journal, challenging the dominance of traditional military contractors. Companies like Anduril Industries, Palantir Technologies, and Epirus are lobbying aggressively to position their artificial intelligence, autonomous drone, and missile-defense technologies as essential for

Israel firm pitches Arrow missile defense for US shield

Israel firm pitches Arrow missile defense for US shield

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is promoting its Arrow missile defense system for US deployment following President Donald Trump’s executive order mandating a national missile shield, IAI CEO Boaz Levy told Semafor. As Defense One reported, "the next-generation missile defense shield dubbed 'Iron Dome for America' in

Northrop Grumman awarded $481M Army contract to upgrade missile defense software

Northrop Grumman awarded $481M Army contract to upgrade missile defense software

Northrop Grumman Systems Corp., based in Huntsville, Alabama, has secured a $481.3 million hybrid contract from the US Army to enhance the Integrated Air and Missile Defense Battle Command System (IBCS) software. IBCS integrates data from various sensors and weapons, providing a unified battlespace picture and enabling rapid, informed