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USAF to begin work on new bomber-launched ARRW hypersonic variant targeting moving ships

The U.S. Air Force is moving forward to start work on a new ARRW missile variant designed to engage moving targets, with an emphasis on future Pacific combat scenarios. The effort signals continued adaptation of existing hypersonic basing and mission profiles to improve effectiveness against maritime threats.

2026-05-12T10:51:46.939041-07:00

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ArianeGroup and Thales deliver first successful FLP-t 150 ballistic test firing for France’s long-range land-strike successor

2026-05-12T01:42:01.665405-07:00

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USAF and GA-ASI test APKWS integration on MQ-9A Reaper, demonstrating low-cost drone-kill capability against air and ground targ

2026-05-11T16:19:49.721795-07:00

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Raytheon to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Sea3000 frigates

2026-05-11T07:37:46.578395-07:00

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USAF to begin work on new bomber-launched ARRW hypersonic variant targeting moving ships The U.S. Air Force is moving forward to start work on a new ARRW missile variant designed to engage moving targets, with an emphasis on future Pacific combat scenarios. The effort signals continued adaptation of existing hypersonic basing and mission profiles to improve effectiveness against maritime threats.

2026-05-12T10:51:46.939041-07:00

USAF to begin work on new bomber-launched ARRW hypersonic variant targeting moving ships

Breaking Defense

Anduril awarded Army contract to develop battle manager prototype for Indo-Pacific air and missile defense Anduril says the U.S. Army awarded it a contract to develop a Battle Manager prototype—an integrated command-and-control platform intended to defend against air and missile threats across the Indo-Pacific theater. The work positions Anduril’s C2 approach within broader missile-defense prototyping efforts.

2026-05-12T06:50:12.841980-07:00

Anduril awarded Army contract to develop battle manager prototype for Indo-Pacific air and missile defense

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ArianeGroup and Thales deliver first successful FLP-t 150 ballistic test firing for France’s long-range land-strike successor On May 5, ArianeGroup and Thales successfully conducted the first firing of the FLP-t 150 ballistic munition, launching from the Île du Levant test range operated under France’s DGA missile trials. The test validates a long-range strike capability aligned with French armed-forces ambitions and follows prior FLP-t 150 system milestones.

2026-05-12T01:42:01.665405-07:00

ArianeGroup and Thales deliver first successful FLP-t 150 ballistic test firing for France’s long-range land-strike successor

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USAF and GA-ASI test APKWS integration on MQ-9A Reaper, demonstrating low-cost drone-kill capability against air and ground targ General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and the U.S. Air Force completed flight testing of the Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) on the MQ-9A Reaper. The demonstrations included engagement of aerial targets using inexpensive air-to-air missiles/rockets, and successful test shots against both air and ground targets as the Air Force pursues cost-effective counter-UAS options.

2026-05-11T16:19:49.721795-07:00

USAF and GA-ASI test APKWS integration on MQ-9A Reaper, demonstrating low-cost drone-kill capability against air and ground targ

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Raytheon to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Sea3000 frigates RTX’s Raytheon has been selected by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to provide SeaRAM launchers, blast test vehicles, and technical services for the first three Sea3000 General Purpose Frigates. The systems will support Mogami-class ships being built in Japan, with deliveries scheduled to begin in late 2028.

2026-05-11T07:37:46.578395-07:00

Raytheon to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Sea3000 frigates

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India tests low-cost TARA glide-bomb capability and a modular guidance kit for precision on gravity munitions India has conducted the first test flight of its Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) locally developed weapon, extending the reach of low-cost gravity bombs. Separately, Elbit Systems’ released footage shows the Indian Air Force testing the REST (Range Extension & Smart Tail) precision-guided kit on Jaguar strike aircraft.

2026-05-11T05:27:34.955473-07:00

India tests low-cost TARA glide-bomb capability and a modular guidance kit for precision on gravity munitions

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Rocket Lab, with Raytheon, tapped for U.S. Space Force Space Based Interceptor demo under Golden Dome Rocket Lab says it has been selected, in partnership with Raytheon, to demonstrate “advanced capabilities” for the U.S. Space Force’s Space Based Interceptor program. The Pentagon-related award is tied to the Trump administration’s Golden Dome missile-defense initiative and an accelerating push to broaden hypersonic testing.

2026-05-07T15:27:26.182649-07:00

Rocket Lab, with Raytheon, tapped for U.S. Space Force Space Based Interceptor demo under Golden Dome

Breaking Defense

Turkey unveils “Yıldırımhan” ICBM concept at SAHA 2026, targeting ~6,000 km with conventionally-armed deterrence intent Turkey presented Yıldırımhan—its first domestically developed intercontinental ballistic missile mock-up—at SAHA 2026, describing it as a new long-range deterrence layer. Reporting ties the concept to a claimed 6,000 km class range and notes the country joining a small group able to produce ICBM-scale systems.

2026-05-06T12:36:31.055231-07:00

Turkey unveils “Yıldırımhan” ICBM concept at SAHA 2026, targeting ~6,000 km with conventionally-armed deterrence intent

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USAF to begin work on new bomber-launched ARRW hypersonic variant targeting moving ships

ArianeGroup and Thales deliver first successful FLP-t 150 ballistic test firing for France’s long-range land-strike successor

USAF and GA-ASI test APKWS integration on MQ-9A Reaper, demonstrating low-cost drone-kill capability against air and ground targ

Raytheon to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Sea3000 frigates

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