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Lockheed wins ~$200M U.S. Navy award to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Aegis for the first time

Lockheed Martin is set to develop, integrate and test the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor within the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System under a roughly $200 million contract. The program marks the first PAC-3 MSE integration into the Navy’s maritime air-defense architecture.

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

Bloomberg

RTX raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on sustained weapons demand; missile production growth highlighted

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

AeroTime

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

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

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Boeing and U.S. Navy complete initial flight tests of powered JDAM-LR (GBU-75) for carrier air wing integration

2026-04-20T06:11:33.155146-07:00

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Lockheed wins ~$200M U.S. Navy award to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Aegis for the first time Lockheed Martin is set to develop, integrate and test the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE) interceptor within the U.S. Navy’s Aegis Combat System under a roughly $200 million contract. The program marks the first PAC-3 MSE integration into the Navy’s maritime air-defense architecture.

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

Lockheed wins ~$200M U.S. Navy award to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Aegis for the first time

Bloomberg

RTX raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on sustained weapons demand; missile production growth highlighted RTX lifted its 2026 profit and revenue forecasts, attributing the beat and optimism to continued weapons demand and strong aftermarket momentum. The company also pointed to growing demand for missile systems, with multi-year contracting expected to extend RTX’s defense growth runway.

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

RTX raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on sustained weapons demand; missile production growth highlighted

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

DefenseNews.com

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

saildrone.com

Navy League 2026: Saildrone unveils Spectre USV for ASW gap-fill and VLS strike, with Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike varian Saildrone released design details for its new Spectre unmanned surface vessel, optimized for anti-submarine warfare and kinetic strike, in two configurations: Spectre Silent Endurance and Spectre Stealth Strike. The 52-meter platform targets high-speed, stealth strike capability and was shown at Sea Air Space, with a 30-knot top speed cited.

2026-04-20T07:17:40.471464-07:00

Navy League 2026: Saildrone unveils Spectre USV for ASW gap-fill and VLS strike, with Silent Endurance and Stealth Strike varian

DVIDS / U.S. DoD

Boeing and U.S. Navy complete initial flight tests of powered JDAM-LR (GBU-75) for carrier air wing integration Boeing and the U.S. Navy have completed early flight demonstrations of the powered GBU-75 Joint Direct Attack Munition Long Range (JDAM-LR) variant at the Navy’s Point Mugu Sea Range. The tests validated long-range capability on flights covering roughly 200 nautical miles, with next steps focused on carrier integration for the Carrier Air Wing.

2026-04-20T06:11:33.155146-07:00

Boeing and U.S. Navy complete initial flight tests of powered JDAM-LR (GBU-75) for carrier air wing integration

SpaceNews.com

“Left of launch” approaches to counter missile threats: shifting defense toward disruption, detection and pre-launch defeat The cluster focuses on countering missile threats “left of launch,” emphasizing measures before a missile is fired—aimed at improving detection, disrupting launch preparations, and reducing the window for effective interception. The theme links early-warning and operational disruption to downstream missile defense effectiveness.

2026-04-16T16:33:19.696437-07:00

“Left of launch” approaches to counter missile threats: shifting defense toward disruption, detection and pre-launch defeat

The War Zone

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs L3Harris demonstrated integration of its Red Wolf launched-effects vehicle onto the SKY RAIDER II INTERNATIONAL aircraft, emphasizing a flexible, modular architecture intended to let operators adapt capabilities in real time as mission requirements evolve. The company is also positioning Red Wolf for broader U.S. Army rotorcraft applications beyond Marine Corps work.

2026-04-16T09:12:33.477970-07:00

L3Harris shows modular Red Wolf launched-effects integration on SKY RAIDER II International for evolving mission needs

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Lockheed wins ~$200M U.S. Navy award to integrate PAC-3 MSE into Aegis for the first time

RTX raises 2026 profit and revenue outlook on sustained weapons demand; missile production growth highlighted

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

Boeing and U.S. Navy complete initial flight tests of powered JDAM-LR (GBU-75) for carrier air wing integration

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