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Reuters • Mike Stone

SpaceX and Partners Pitch Subscription-Based Missile Defense for Trump's 'Golden Dome'

Elon Musk's SpaceX, along with Palantir and Anduril, are frontrunners in a proposal to develop President Trump's "Golden Dome" missile defense system. The plan includes launching hundreds of satellites for missile detection and tracking, with a novel subscription-based model for the Pentagon.

2025-04-17T03:28:59.365453-07:00

Aviation Week

UK and US Reach Key Milestone in Hypersonic Missile Engine Testing

2025-04-07T08:58:40.900260-07:00

Reuters

Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group Forge Partnership for Missile Production in Poland

2025-04-15T07:49:00.589928-07:00

FlightGlobal

U.S. State Department Approves $1 Billion AMRAAM Missile Sale to Australia

2025-04-10T01:00:49.164830-07:00

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Ars Technica

US Military Tests Secret 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile at Cape Canaveral On April 25, the US military conducted a covert test of the newly named 'Dark Eagle' hypersonic missile, launched from Cape Canaveral. This test comes shortly after the Army officially unveiled the missile's name, highlighting ongoing advancements in US defense capabilities.

2025-04-25T18:44:50.964078-07:00

US Military Tests Secret 'Dark Eagle' Hypersonic Missile at Cape Canaveral

Ars Technica

Defense Missiles Launch from Cape Canaveral, Marking Historic Shift For the first time since 1988, defense missiles have launched from Cape Canaveral, signifying a historic update in operational capabilities. This marks a new era in the region's dual role as both a space exploration and a military launch hub, following previous hypersonic missile tests.

2025-04-25T18:44:50.964078-07:00

Defense Missiles Launch from Cape Canaveral, Marking Historic Shift

SpaceNews.com

L3Harris' Satellite Prototype Paves Way for Golden Dome Missile Defense L3Harris' Hypersonic and Ballistic Tracking Space Sensor (HBTSS) satellite prototype has met performance targets, positioning the company as a leader in the race to develop missile warning and tracking capabilities for the Golden Dome initiative. CEO Chris Kubasik states L3Harris could deliver national coverage within President Trump's term if contracted promptly.

2025-04-25T17:04:10.749424-07:00

L3Harris' Satellite Prototype Paves Way for Golden Dome Missile Defense

Defense Daily

US Approves $2.2B Tomahawk Missile Sale to Netherlands The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.2 billion Foreign Military Sale (FMS) of RTX Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles to the Netherlands. This deal underscores the growing defense cooperation between the two nations, enhancing the Netherlands’ long-range strike capabilities.

2025-04-25T14:31:34.820883-07:00

US Approves $2.2B Tomahawk Missile Sale to Netherlands

Stars and Stripes

US Army Names Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon 'Dark Eagle' as Testing Nears Completion The US Army has designated its new long-range hypersonic weapon as 'Dark Eagle,' signaling the completion of a successful end-to-end flight test and a tribute to a national symbol. This development comes as the Army prepares to finalize testing phases before operational deployment.

2025-04-24T14:24:00.233411-07:00

US Army Names Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon 'Dark Eagle' as Testing Nears Completion

The Aviationist

French FREMM Frigate Utilizes OTO Melara Gun to Counter Houthi Drone Threat A French FREMM frigate successfully destroyed a Houthi drone using its OTO Melara 76 mm Super Rapid gun, preserving its more costly ASTER missiles. This incident highlights the ongoing counter-drone operations in the Red Sea region and the strategic use of cost-effective weaponry in modern naval combat.

2025-04-23T11:05:49.275416-07:00

French FREMM Frigate Utilizes OTO Melara Gun to Counter Houthi Drone Threat

Shephard Media

US Navy Cancels HALO Program, Prioritizes LRASM Enhancements The US Navy has decided to decommission its HALO program, initially aimed at achieving full operational capability by 2031, due to concerns over costs and scheduling. The decision shifts focus to enhancing the Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) capabilities, reflecting a strategic pivot in naval weaponry advancement.

2025-04-22T01:45:57.170194-07:00

US Navy Cancels HALO Program, Prioritizes LRASM Enhancements

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Air Force to Establish Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon for Missile Detection The US Air Force plans to construct its first two Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon, enhancing its ability to detect incoming missile threats. This initiative advances the US defense infrastructure by providing a broader and more effective coverage to address evolving security challenges.

2025-04-21T16:28:25.538329-07:00

US Air Force to Establish Over-the-Horizon Radars in Oregon for Missile Detection

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