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Kongsberg secures international contract for underwater surveillance and protection of critical infrastructure
4+ hour, 34+ min ago (590+ words) has signed a new contract to deliver technologies for the protection of critical infrastructure. The Norwegian company said the project highlights growing demand for solutions that safeguard high-value assets and resources. The value of the contract was not disclosed. The…...
Ukraine highlights Swedish Archer howitzer range, automation and precision advantages for long-range artillery fire support missions
7+ hour, 5+ min ago (750+ words) The Ministry of Defence of Ukraine has outlined the key advantages of the Swedish Archer self-propelled howitzer in Ukrainian service. It described the system as ultra-fast, highly mobile, long-range and accurate. The Archer self-propelled artillery system was developed by the…...
HII begins fabrication of future USS John F. Lehman
19+ hour, 11+ min ago (515+ words) HII's Ingalls Shipbuilding division has begun fabrication of the future USS John F. Lehman, designated DDG 137. The milestone marks the official start of construction on the U. S. Navy's newest Flight III Arleigh Burke-class destroyer. The start of fabrication builds on early construction…...
U. S. Strategic Command chief visits Dyess Air Force Base to highlight B-1 B readiness and B-21 transition
17+ hour, 49+ min ago (751+ words) U. S. Navy Adm. Rich Correll, commander of U. S. Strategic Command, visited Dyess Air Force Base on June 23-24, 2026. The visit gave him firsthand insight into the installation's readiness posture and the Airmen who deliver long-range strike capabilities for the Department of War. Dyess…...
Boeing MQ-25 A Stingray prototype sails aboard USS Nimitz
20+ hour, 21+ min ago (470+ words) Boeing's MQ-25 A T1 prototype is on display aboard USS Nimitz during the aircraft carrier's voyage to New York Harbor. The voyage supports International Naval Review 250, part of America's 250th anniversary celebration on the Fourth of July. The Boeing-owned prototype served as…...
U. S. Navy tests 3 D-printed F/A-18 Super Hornet repair method to speed forward maintenance
23+ hour, 19+ min ago (625+ words) The U. S. Navy is developing a 3 D-printing repair method intended to cut F/A-18 Super Hornet composite repair time by about 50 percent. The effort is being led by the Naval Air Warfare Center Aircraft Division and Fleet Readiness Center Southwest. The method…...
Israel defense chief calls for new regional security architecture as Iran threat shapes U. S. security talks
23+ hour, 37+ min ago (780+ words) Israel Ministry of Defense Director General Maj. Gen. (res.) Amir Baram said Israel must prepare for a new regional architecture as Iran's military buildup grows. Speaking at the Herzliya Conference at Reichman University, he called for tailored force buildup, broader…...
U. S. Air Force seeks 1, 850 km long-range air-launched weapon to target aircraft and ground threats
1+ day, 12+ min ago (596+ words) The U. S. Air Force is interested in acquiring a new air-launched weapon with a range not previously sought in American air-to-air missile programs. The requested range is at least 1, 000 nautical miles, or about 1, 850 kilometres. A classified meeting with weapons suppliers is…...
Rheinmetall completes majority acquisition of DOK-ING
1+ day, 4+ hour ago (705+ words) Rheinmetall has completed the acquisition of a majority stake in Croatian unmanned vehicle specialist DOK-ING. The D'sseldorf-based technology group said the company will operate under the name Rheinmetall Unmanned Vehicles d. o. o. Rheinmetall signed the agreement in Zagreb in March to acquire…...
France adapts MQ-9 Reaper drones and helicopters to counter cheap long-range strike drones as interim air defence solution
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (851+ words) The French Air and Space Force has found a new role for its MQ-9 Reaper uncrewed aerial vehicles by adapting them to counter hostile strike drones. The move was reported on 29 June by the French daily Le Monde and is…...