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Apr 29, 2026
U.S. Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein now refers conditionally to the prospect of fielding a space-based layer of interceptors.
Apr 28, 2026
The Trump administration’s first long-range spending plan raises planned outlays for offensive missile procurement sevenfold.
Apr 27, 2026
A decade after the launch of Vision 2030, the Saudi defense industry can claim significant progress in its goal to localize more than 50% of military procurement.
Apr 24, 2026
Aircraft procurement would more than double for the Navy under the new Pentagon spending plan.
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Apr 29, 2026
The Royal Brunei Air Force has recently started investing more in uncrewed capabilities, including logistics supply drones that can quickly and cost-effectively deliver critical supplies.
Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Navy needs to move forward with fielding a next-generation fighter to keep carrier-based air superiority going ahead, Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says.
Apr 28, 2026
Airbus says Spain will receive an initial 21 TAI Hurjet advanced jet trainers while it works on the final avionics package.
Apr 28, 2026
The UK Defense Ministry expects to field the MBDA Spear 3 mini cruise missile on the Lockheed Martin F-35 Joint Strike Fighter starting in fiscal year 2028-29.
Apr 28, 2026
Australia approved a follow-on acquisition of Lockheed Martin Himars and Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM), expanding land-based long-range strike capability.
Apr 28, 2026
The U.S. Marine Corps has selected teams to demonstrate uncrewed cargo helicopters for contested logistics missions.
Apr 27, 2026
U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM) has further reduced its planned fleet of L3Harris OA-1K Skyraider IIs amid a new shift of its resources.