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Trump’s proposed defense budget targets war-stock replenishment and hypersonic missile buildout, intensifying state-by-state com

Trump’s defense budget request—described as massive—sets up a rapid push to replenish depleted U.S. weapons stocks while also accelerating development and production of hypersonic missiles. The proposal is also framed as fueling competition among U.S. states to win defense work tied to the spending and hiring surge.

2026-06-30T06:29:16.345689-07:00

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Ukraine says France and MBDA talks progress toward a potential license to produce SCALP cruise missiles domestically

2026-06-30T03:28:43.538594-07:00

The War Zone

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

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Trump’s proposed defense budget targets war-stock replenishment and hypersonic missile buildout, intensifying state-by-state com Trump’s defense budget request—described as massive—sets up a rapid push to replenish depleted U.S. weapons stocks while also accelerating development and production of hypersonic missiles. The proposal is also framed as fueling competition among U.S. states to win defense work tied to the spending and hiring surge.

2026-06-30T06:29:16.345689-07:00

Trump’s proposed defense budget targets war-stock replenishment and hypersonic missile buildout, intensifying state-by-state com

AeroTime

Ukraine says France and MBDA talks progress toward a potential license to produce SCALP cruise missiles domestically Ukraine says negotiations with France and MBDA are progressing on a potential licensing arrangement to manufacture SCALP cruise missiles in-country, while emphasizing that no agreement is finalized. The discussions frame a pathway for Kyiv to expand long-range strike production capacity without locking into a confirmed deal yet.

2026-06-30T03:28:43.538594-07:00

Ukraine says France and MBDA talks progress toward a potential license to produce SCALP cruise missiles domestically

The War Zone

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes The U.S. Air Force revealed for the first time that the B-2A Spirit stealth bomber can employ the AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM), after the weapon was shown during a recent Sinking Exercise (SINKEX). The service also highlighted B-2 LRASM operations in the Pacific, underscoring a new maritime strike capability.

2026-06-29T17:26:04.080662-07:00

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

The War Zone

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo A Boeing-owned MQ-25 Stingray T-1 demonstrator was embarked on the USS Nimitz during Fleet Exercise (FLEETEX) 250 in the Atlantic, underscoring ongoing carrier air-wing experimentation. Separately, the U.S. Navy is preparing to solicit prototypes for a Standard Missile-series follow-on, while RTX won a $1.1B modification for nearly 2,000 IM-9X Sidewinder deliveries. Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat is also set to fly alongside U.S. fighters in an upcoming Valiant Shield exercise.

2026-06-29T11:42:40.861484-07:00

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

FlightGlobal

Lockheed Martin wins F-35 European weapon integration and scales precision-fires production Lockheed Martin secured about $74 million to complete Meteor and Spear integration for UK and Italy F-35 Block 4 aircraft. It also won a $3 billion FY26 Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) production contract for the U.S. Army, and is partnering with Insta in Tampere, Finland, to establish Europe’s first sustainment centre for M270A2 and HIMARS MLRS CFCS.

2026-06-29T07:40:42.703468-07:00

Lockheed Martin wins F-35 European weapon integration and scales precision-fires production

AeroTime

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada Taiwan says its AI-assisted Huanzhan network—designed to link Army, Navy and Air Force missile and radar capabilities—is nearing completion, with the program due to finish by the end of 2026. Officials frame it as an integrated air-defense architecture supported by AI-enabled system integration.

2026-06-29T02:10:50.604291-07:00

Taiwan targets end-2026 completion of AI-assisted Huanzhan air-defense network linking Army, Navy and Air Force missile and rada

Breaking Defense

Sources: Hegseth meets Anduril, Castelion and Leidos on munitions production capacity Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosted a closely held, publicly unannounced meeting with emerging weapons makers including Anduril, Castelion and Leidos to discuss munitions production, according to sources. The gathering signals continued pressure to expand industrial capacity and accelerate delivery timelines across the weapons pipeline.

2026-06-25T13:25:07.884555-07:00

Sources: Hegseth meets Anduril, Castelion and Leidos on munitions production capacity

Aviation Week

US Air Force sets 1,000-nm stand-off missile goal for next-gen air-launched family with air-to-air and air-to-surface variants The U.S. Air Force is defining a family of next-generation, long-range, air-launched missiles aimed at striking air and maritime targets at ranges of at least 1,000 nautical miles. The effort includes variants for air-to-air and air-to-surface missions, framed around scenarios countering Chinese air and naval forces.

2026-06-25T06:58:09.186884-07:00

US Air Force sets 1,000-nm stand-off missile goal for next-gen air-launched family with air-to-air and air-to-surface variants

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Trump’s proposed defense budget targets war-stock replenishment and hypersonic missile buildout, intensifying state-by-state com

Ukraine says France and MBDA talks progress toward a potential license to produce SCALP cruise missiles domestically

U.S. Air Force confirms B-2A can launch AGM-158C LRASM for anti-ship strikes

MQ-25 Stingray and MQ-28 Ghost Bat test aboard carriers as Navy advances missile interceptors and Sidewinder/Standard Missile fo

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