defence-industry

U.S. Navy awards Raytheon SM-6 contract worth up to $24.4 billion to expand missile production for strike and defense missions

The U.S. Navy has awarded RTX’s Raytheon a five-year contract valued at up to $24.4 billion to accelerate SM-6 missile ...
defence-industry

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney names Amy Comer to lead Military Engines, supporting propulsion programs for U.S. forces and allies

RTX’s Pratt & Whitney has named Amy Comer president of its Military Engines business, effective Jan. 1, 2027. She will ...
defence-industry

Finland’s first F-35 Lightning II fighters begin phased fighter transition, with NATO integration and Arctic security central to operational plans

Finland presented its first two F-35A Lightning II fighters in Rovaniemi on October 1 as it begins building a capability ...
defence-industry

U.S. Army selects Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, Mach Industries and RTX to develop 1,000-km Precision Strike Missile prototypes

The U.S. Army has opened its next long-range missile competition to three venture-backed newcomers, pitting Anduril, ...
defence-industry

BAE Systems wins $16 million contract to strengthen U.S. Navy carrier landing system against GPS jamming with M-Code upgrade

BAE Systems will develop an encrypted M-Code GPS solution for the U.S. Navy’s carrier landing system under a $16 million ...
defence-industry

U.S. Navy’s largest Gray Flag tests allied aircraft and weapons connections across more than 750 sorties before deployment

Military aircraft flew more than 750 sorties during Gray Flag 2026 to uncover integration faults before deployed aviators ...
defence-industry

Lockheed Martin says Europe supplies 25% of each F-35 by value, with Patria expanding Finnish airframe and engine production

Europe produces 25% of the value of every F-35 built, according to Lockheed Martin, with Finland’s Patria now manufacturing ...