Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
AeroTime • Stephen Pope

Raytheon books SharpSight radar order for 120 units via Blue Raven global distribution deal

Raytheon’s SharpSight radar has landed its largest single order to date: 120 systems under a contract from distributor Blue Raven. The deal is structured around global resale and distribution, aimed at widening access to the surveillance system while boosting Raytheon’s production run.

defence-blog.com • Emily Ryan Miller

Raytheon receives largest ever SharpSight radar order

Also: Seeking Alpha and defence-industry.eu
2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Northrop Grumman • MIN READ

SHEPARD Next-Gen Hybrid Electric Uncrewed Aircraft Takes Flight

By Northrop Grumman: Northrop Grumman’s XRQ-73 SHEPARD uncrewed aircraft begin flight testing to demonstrate hybrid-electric propulsion advancements for DARPA’s next-generation lightweight autonomous systems.

Also: aviationnews.eu, FlightGlobal, Aviation Week, defence-blog.com and 3 more
2026-05-06T10:19:38.902409-07:00
Event   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

Turkey rolls out intercontinental missile with purported 6,000km range

By Breaking Defense: The ICBM would add a "crucial layer of deterrence" to Turkey's military arsenal, a defense analyst told Breaking Defense.

2026-05-06T12:36:31.055231-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Europe   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
politico.eu • Victor Goury-Laffont

French aircraft carrier crosses Suez as Paris eyes Hormuz mission

By politico.eu: France wants to ensure the safe passage of ships through the strait but is wary of getting involved in the war.

Also: al-monitor.com, The Independent, Times of India and 9 more
2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00