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Mar 06, 2025
A recent bid protest and government report have heightened scrutiny of the Space Development Agency’s rapid acquisition model.
Mar 05, 2025
Limitations to the Bell Boeing V-22’s flight envelope and proprotor gearbox problems have cut back flying.
Feb 28, 2025
Canada is seeking multiple types to make its tactical rotorcraft fleet relevant in the face of new High North defense challenges.
Feb 27, 2025
Tens of thousands of civilian workers are expected to be cut as leaders call for a steep budget reprioritization.
Feb 27, 2025
The service is investing billions to revamp its launch infrastructure as the demand for rides to space continues to balloon.

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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
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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.
Apr 27, 2026
The U.S. Navy on April 25 conducted the much anticipated first flight of its Boeing MQ-25 Stingray uncrewed refueling aircraft, a major milestone in the service’s pursuit of bringing autonomous aircraft to its carriers.
Apr 27, 2026
The most advanced Boeing P-8A Poseidon is operational, adding improved capability for wide-area signals intelligence against submarines, the U.S. Navy says.
Apr 27, 2026
Demand for all sorts of missiles—from air defense interceptors to deep-strike weapons—is starting to flow through to the earnings of major defense companies.
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.