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US Army Selects Leidos to Accelerate Hypersonic Program Manufacturing Efforts

Leidos has secured a $2.7-billion contract from the US Army to advance major hypersonic weapons programs into the production stage, consolidating two critical initiatives into a single manufacturing-focused program....

Zulu Defence Systems Unveils Portable Swarm Launcher to Enhance Tactical Drone Strike Capability

Bengaluru-based startup Zulu Defence Systems has unveiled a new multi-barrel launcher aimed at enhancing the rapid deployment of loitering munitions for modern battlefield operations. The launcher represents a major...

May 12, 2026
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Challenger 3: How Britain Is Transforming Its Main Battle Tank Fleet

Some military upgrades simply extend service life, while others fundamentally reshape combat capability. Challenger 3 falls firmly into the second category. More than a modernization effort, it represents the...

US Army Expands Procurement of SMARTSHOOTER Fire Control Systems

SMARTSHOOTER, an Israeli defense technology company, has landed a $10.7-million follow-on contract from the US Army for its SMASH 2000LE fire control systems, further reinforcing its presence within the...

Lockheed Martin Lands $407M Deal for Guam Missile Defense Expansion

Lockheed Martin has received a $407-million contract modification from the US Missile Defense Agency to continue work on Guam’s next-generation missile defense system. A Pentagon notice stated that the...

Raytheon Selected to Equip Australia’s Future Frigates With SeaRAM Systems

Raytheon has secured a contract from Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide SeaRAM naval self-defense systems for Australia’s upgraded Mogami-class frigates being acquired through the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program....

General Dynamics Secures $2.3B Deal for Virginia-Class Block VI Submarines

General Dynamics Electric Boat has secured a contract modification worth up to $2.3 billion from the US Navy for work related to Virginia-class Block VI submarines. The undefinitized contract...

May 12, 2026
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