US Army Awards Multi-Billion Dollar Contract to Lockheed Martin for PATRIOT Missile Production
The US Army has recently awarded a multi-billion dollar contract to Lockheed Martin for the production of Patriot missiles.
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China Seeks Artificial Intelligence Powered Artillery, Might Use Against Taiwan
Chinese-based researchers have claimed to have recently tested a smart artillery weapon for the People’s Liberation Army that incorporates artificial intelligence.
Iran Welcomes More Than 200 New ‘Strategic’ Unmanned Drones
The Iranian Army received more than 200 new “strategic” drones from the country’s defense ministry, signifying the ongoing progress in its drone program.
US Patriot Missiles Provide Ukraine with More Tools to Deter Russian Aggression and Defend Its Territory
US Patriot missiles arrive in Ukraine, providing significant firepower to Ukraine’s defense system against Russian aggression.
South Korea Emerges as a Major Player in Global Defense Exports
Countering North Korea’s overtly militarized state, the Republic of Korea looks to counter them with their ever-growing defense industry.
Navy Awards $102M to Tech Contractor for Heavyweight Torpedo Production
American technology contractor SAIC received an additional $102.5 million contract in support of the Navy’s Heavyweight Torpedo program.
On the Hunt: Air Force’s Next-Gen Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Reentry Vehicle
The Air Force has issued a solicitation notice seeking information on the Next-Generation Reentry Vehicle for the future American ICBM system
Netherlands to Arm F-35s, Naval Ships With US, Israeli Long-Range Weapons
The Netherlands is set to procure American- and Israeli-made long-range weapons to expand its capabilities and address long-distance threats.
Satellite Imagery Shows ‘Growing Activity’ at North Korean Nuclear Research Center
A recent report released satellite images showing increasing activities in North Korea’s Nuclear Scientific Research Center Studies complex.
Combat Sandbox: Ukraine’s ‘MacGyver Army’ Tests Western Weaponry
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has become a testbed for Western weaponry and tactics, allowing countries and military contractors to deploy new technologies and strategies in a modern conflict situation, while Ukraine benefits from upgrading its military with state-of-the-art software programs and information systems.
Army Awarded Raytheon $1.2B Patriot Missile System Contract To Replenish Stocks Sent To Ukraine
US Army awarded Raytheon Technologies a billion-dollar contract to produce a Patriot air defense system to replenish stocks sent to Ukraine.
US Cans Lockheed’s Hypersonic Missile Project
The US Air Force has been working with Lockheed Martin to develop the AGM-183 ARRW (Air-Launched Rapid Response Weapon), a hypersonic air-to-ground missile. This weapon is designed to enable the US to hold fixed, high-value, time-sensitive targets at risk in contested environments.
