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Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon

A key Army deadline for accepting future integrated air-and-missile defense radar concepts has passed, sharpening the competitive landscape for two missile-defense primes: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The next step will determine which radar concept paths advance toward future Patriot-aligned air defense architectures.

2026-04-21T17:37:18.249739-07:00

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UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration

2026-04-21T17:37:16.080998-07:00

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Pentagon FY2027 budget outlines $1.45T defense plan, with space programs among key beneficiaries and major F-35, carrier, and fo

2026-04-21T14:24:55.884165-07:00

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USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction

2026-04-21T15:49:48.434168-07:00

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Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon A key Army deadline for accepting future integrated air-and-missile defense radar concepts has passed, sharpening the competitive landscape for two missile-defense primes: Lockheed Martin and Raytheon. The next step will determine which radar concept paths advance toward future Patriot-aligned air defense architectures.

2026-04-21T17:37:18.249739-07:00

Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon

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UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration The UK will spend £184 million ($239 million) stockpiling a new version of the ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missile, the Ministry of Defence said Aug 16. The move supports equipping the F-35B Lightning II with the weapon ahead of fielding timelines.

2026-04-21T17:37:16.080998-07:00

UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration

DefenseNews.com

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall said he is not yet sure the service is developing the “right” hypersonic missiles, underscoring continued uncertainty about requirements and pathways for rapid fielding. The comment aligns with earlier concerns that available flight-test data may be insufficient to judge combat effectiveness.

2026-04-21T15:49:48.434168-07:00

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction

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Pentagon FY2027 budget outlines $1.45T defense plan, with space programs among key beneficiaries and major F-35, carrier, and fo The Pentagon’s FY2027 request centers on a $1.45 trillion topline increase, with space programs positioned as one of the clearest beneficiaries. The Air Force plans to divest 149 aircraft (including the last U-2 fleet) while seeking over $30B for new aircraft, and it pushes higher F-35 procurement and spares to accelerate Block 4 fielding.

2026-04-21T14:24:55.884165-07:00

Pentagon FY2027 budget outlines $1.45T defense plan, with space programs among key beneficiaries and major F-35, carrier, and fo

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Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Navy Aegis, expanding ship-based interceptor inventories under ~$200M deal Lockheed Martin will integrate PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) into the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System on surface ships under a roughly $200 million contract. The Navy says the move is designed to rapidly expand interceptor inventory and strengthen defenses against drones and missiles, building on Lockheed’s decade-plus development effort.

2026-04-21T11:07:06.890402-07:00

Lockheed Martin to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Navy Aegis, expanding ship-based interceptor inventories under ~$200M deal

Bloomberg

RTX lifts 2026 profit and revenue outlook as missile demand ramps—Pratt and Collins resilience counters Airbus-linked A320 glide RTX kicked off 2026 by raising its profit and revenue forecasts, pointing to sustained weapons demand driven by rising geopolitical tensions. The company’s outlook is underpinned by stronger aftermarket expectations and growth across missile systems, with Pratt and Collins also cited as contributors despite ongoing industrial noise.

2026-04-21T07:20:22.024424-07:00

RTX lifts 2026 profit and revenue outlook as missile demand ramps—Pratt and Collins resilience counters Airbus-linked A320 glide

AeroTime

Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028 Denmark has signed the first export contract for the SAMP/T NG mobile ground-to-air defense system, making it the third SAMP/T NG operator. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2028, with Thales supplying SAMP/T NG sections tied to its Ground Fire radar-based European variant.

2026-04-21T02:58:24.526281-07:00

Denmark signs first export contract for the SAMP/T NG air-defense system; deliveries to start in 2028

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USAF says HH-60W Jolly Green II lacks effective infrared countermeasures for CSAR missions; pushes for improved IR jammer capabi Air Force Material Command says the HH-60W Jolly Green II helicopters recently used to rescue downed pilots in Iran do not have a capable infrared countermeasure (IRCM) system. The service is seeking a better infrared jamming solution to improve survivability for combat search and rescue operations.

2026-04-20T11:07:37.569583-07:00

USAF says HH-60W Jolly Green II lacks effective infrared countermeasures for CSAR missions; pushes for improved IR jammer capabi

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Army’s integrated air-and-missile defense radar concept deadline tightens competition between Lockheed Martin and Raytheon

UK stockpiles new ASRAAM short-range air-to-air missiles for F-35B integration

Pentagon FY2027 budget outlines $1.45T defense plan, with space programs among key beneficiaries and major F-35, carrier, and fo

USAF top civilian signals uncertainty over hypersonic missile development direction

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