Hypersonic   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Bloomberg • Tony Capaccio

Pentagon testing office: insufficient data to assess combat effectiveness of first U.S. hypersonic missile

The Pentagon's testing office says it lacks sufficient flight-test data to determine the combat effectiveness of the US's first hypersonic missile, and does not expect enough information until early next year — a further sign the United States is struggling to match China and Russia in fielding the capability.

2026-03-19T14:12:30.884783-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

India Joining One Of Europe’s Fighter Programs Is Anything But Easy

By The War Zone: India has an urgent need for new combat aircraft but the European next-generation fighter offerings may not be the answer. India has an urgent need for new combat aircraft but the European next-generation fighter offerings are not the answer.

2026-03-19T13:45:35.797163-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Reuters • Mike Stone

High-speed combat drone production starts at new US Anduril plant in days

By Reuters: Anduril Industries will begin building its new FURY, "loyal wingman," high-speed combat drones in the coming days at a new facility in Ohio, as the U.S.

Also: Defense One and realcleardefense.com
2026-03-19T15:29:03.882056-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems

By SpaceNews.com: Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems Kratos wins $446 million Space Force contract for missile-tracking ground systems.

Also: Aviation Week and insidedefense.com
2026-03-19T11:38:52.443434-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Warsaw-based Draco pitches HyperSTOL design to Polish military and NATO operators

By FlightGlobal: Warsaw-based Draco Aircraft has entered into partnership with two Polish military institutions to pitch a development of its so-called hyper-short take-off and landing (HyperSTOL) aircraft for potential military use.

2026-03-19T10:59:32.641263-07:00