Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Hill • Ellen Mitchell

US condemns China’s submarine-launched unarmed ICBM test in the Pacific

The Trump administration said it views China’s unarmed ICBM launch from a submarine in the Pacific Ocean as “of great concern.” The condemnation underscores heightened scrutiny of undersea strategic weapons testing and the signaling implications for US-China strategic stability.

2026-07-07T19:13:57.783992-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Poor B-52 Readiness Creating Testing Challenges For New AGM-181A Nuclear Cruise Missile

By The War Zone: The B-52 fleet is in need of an upcoming upgrade and has been in high demand, as well as suffering a tragic loss. Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Also: APAC Defence Reporter
2026-07-07T16:53:13.919557-07:00
Europe   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Wall Street Journal • Adriano Marchese

Raytheon, NATO Move to Build Advanced AMRAAM Missile Components in Europe

By Wall Street Journal: Raytheon and a coalition of North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies signed an agreement to expand the AMRAAM missile program, clearing the way to build components of the advanced air-to-air missile on European soil for the first time.

2026-07-07T16:00:11.844045-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   SAAB   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Airbus   Boeing  
Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo, Tim Martin

NATO to acquire 'up to' 10 Saab GlobalEyes for E-3 replacement, says Secretary General

By Breaking Defense: The selection decision in favor of the Swedish aircraft comes after NATO axed plans to acquire Boeing E-7 Wedgetail surveillance planes.

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00
Supply Chain   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Spirit Electronics

Spirit Electronics Announces Managed Access to U.S.-Based Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing for Aerospace and Defense Programs

By SpaceNews.com: PHOENIX, AZ — June 09, 2026 — Spirit Electronics today announced a new managed-access offering that provides aerospace and defense customers with a secure pathway to advanced, U.S.-based semiconductor manufacturing in 28nm CMOS.

2026-07-07T11:54:43.536784-07:00