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HASC releases FY27 NDAA markup: authorizes multiyear F-35 and F-15EX buys; boosts Army Black Hawks/Chinooks, funds munitions and

The House Armed Services Committee has released its markup of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, broadly backing Pentagon plans and supporting multiyear procurement for F-35 and F-15EX fighters. The draft would fund Army Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter procurement while omitting an Apache plus-up, alongside multiyear munitions and Arleigh Burke destroyer authorization.

2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00

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Raytheon and Lockheed deliver first next-gen Javelin lightweight launch units with improved infrared targeting to U.S. Army

2026-05-26T13:24:23.814917-07:00

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DARPA awards Voyager Technologies $16.5M to advance composable solid rocket thrust-control; Raytheon expands missile production

2026-05-26T09:12:06.167840-07:00

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Thales delivers first X-Fire launcher firings for France’s FLP-T long-range land-strike programme

2026-05-26T01:17:08.931826-07:00

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HASC releases FY27 NDAA markup: authorizes multiyear F-35 and F-15EX buys; boosts Army Black Hawks/Chinooks, funds munitions and The House Armed Services Committee has released its markup of the fiscal 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, broadly backing Pentagon plans and supporting multiyear procurement for F-35 and F-15EX fighters. The draft would fund Army Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter procurement while omitting an Apache plus-up, alongside multiyear munitions and Arleigh Burke destroyer authorization.

2026-05-26T14:04:32.733605-07:00

HASC releases FY27 NDAA markup: authorizes multiyear F-35 and F-15EX buys; boosts Army Black Hawks/Chinooks, funds munitions and

Breaking Defense

Raytheon and Lockheed deliver first next-gen Javelin lightweight launch units with improved infrared targeting to U.S. Army The Javelin Joint Venture—Raytheon and Lockheed Martin—has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units to the U.S. Army. The new launcher is smaller and lighter than the legacy unit and incorporates modern infrared camera technology designed to speed and simplify target detection.

2026-05-26T13:24:23.814917-07:00

Raytheon and Lockheed deliver first next-gen Javelin lightweight launch units with improved infrared targeting to U.S. Army

SpaceNews.com

DARPA awards Voyager Technologies $16.5M to advance composable solid rocket thrust-control; Raytheon expands missile production DARPA selected Voyager Technologies for a $16.5 million Phase 2 “Burn n’ Go” contract to tailor solid rocket motor thrust post-build, supporting composable, mission-adaptable propulsion. Separately, Raytheon is modernizing missile production flexibility with DARPA-linked solid rocket motor technology and updated Javelin LWCLU launcher configurations.

2026-05-26T09:12:06.167840-07:00

DARPA awards Voyager Technologies $16.5M to advance composable solid rocket thrust-control; Raytheon expands missile production

AeroTime

Thales delivers first X-Fire launcher firings for France’s FLP-T long-range land-strike programme Thales has completed its first firings of the X-Fire ground-based long-range strike launcher in France on May 20, 2026, advancing the company’s bid in the FLP-T race. The move signals incremental momentum in France’s effort to field a sovereign long-range land-strike capability.

2026-05-26T01:17:08.931826-07:00

Thales delivers first X-Fire launcher firings for France’s FLP-T long-range land-strike programme

Associated Press

Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use Russia carried out a large-scale drone-and-missile assault on Kyiv on May 24, using the nuclear-capable Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile for the third time in the war. Ukrainian officials said the attack killed at least two people, injured 83, and damaged buildings across the capital.

2026-05-24T18:28:09.644253-07:00

Russia deploys Oreshnik hypersonic ballistic missile in mass Kyiv attack, third wartime use

Reuters

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones Ukrainian officials and state media report a large overnight strike on Kyiv involving an Oreshnik missile, alongside Iskander, Kinzhal, and Zircon missile types, as well as drones. Kyiv’s mayoral office said four people were killed and more than 80 wounded, characterizing it as one of the city’s biggest attacks.

2026-05-23T17:13:29.606158-07:00

Russia launches major Kyiv barrage using Oreshnik plus ballistic and hypersonic missiles alongside drones

Reuters

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept Russia is preparing a strike on Ukraine using the hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’ missile, according to Vladimir Putin’s claims. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said the weapon is impossible to intercept, raising stakes for the effectiveness of existing missile-defense layers.

2026-05-23T10:25:16.507813-07:00

Russia prepares Ukraine strike with hypersonic ‘Oreshnik’, as Zelenskiy claims the missile is impossible to intercept

Reuters

Ukraine says Starlink stripping plus mid-range strikes drove Russian losses—and Kyiv wants “200 losses per square kilometer” pri Ukraine’s defense chief said efforts to strip Russia of Starlink access, combined with mid-range strike campaigns, have contributed to “high losses” on the battlefield. Kyiv is framing the conflict’s cost in territorial terms, seeking compensation of at least 200 losses for every square kilometer Russia takes.

2026-05-23T10:25:16.507813-07:00

Ukraine says Starlink stripping plus mid-range strikes drove Russian losses—and Kyiv wants “200 losses per square kilometer” pri

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HASC releases FY27 NDAA markup: authorizes multiyear F-35 and F-15EX buys; boosts Army Black Hawks/Chinooks, funds munitions and

Raytheon and Lockheed deliver first next-gen Javelin lightweight launch units with improved infrared targeting to U.S. Army

DARPA awards Voyager Technologies $16.5M to advance composable solid rocket thrust-control; Raytheon expands missile production

Thales delivers first X-Fire launcher firings for France’s FLP-T long-range land-strike programme

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