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The War Zone • Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick

USAF’s HACM hypersonic cruise missile begins flight testing over Australia

The U.S. and Australia’s Hypersonic Attack Cruise Missile has entered flight testing over Australia after major delays. The milestone moves the jointly pursued weapon into a test phase, though the available reports provide no further details on the schedule or results.

2026-10-05T16:35:36.751075-07:00
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Reuters • Dan Catchpole

After notching two jet fighter contracts, Boeing could be turning the page

By Reuters: Boeing's won the contract for the US Navy's next-generation fighter due to years of investment, ​decades of experience building carrier-based jets and a design approach that closely matched the Pentagon's push for easier-to-upgrade aircraft, according to people familiar ‌with the competition.

2026-10-05T11:19:58.364635-07:00
DefenseNews.com

Amentum wins NORAD warning system contract as Raytheon gets missile production award

By DefenseNews.com: Amentum scores a win with a contract to help protect a vital military hub, while Raytheon gets tapped to make more air-to-air missiles.

2026-10-05T06:50:00.583287-07:00