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

Seapower Magazine • Seapower Staff

RTX’s Raytheon receives major order for SharpSight radars from Blue Raven

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.

The War Zone

DARPA's XRQ-73 Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Drone Has Flown

The Aviationist

DARPA's XRQ-73 SHEPARD Hybrid-Electric Flying Wing Prototype Takes Flight

Also: aviationnews.eu and defence-blog.com

2026-05-06T10:19:38.902409-07:00

Leadership Europe Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Aviation Week • Robert Wall

Departing Leonardo CEO Projects Continuity

By Aviation Week: Leonardo’s departing CEO expects the new management team to largely stay the course even if some adjustments to plans may take place, Robert Cingolani said on his last day on the job.

Also: FlightGlobal

2026-05-06T14:00:09.232094-07:00

Event Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons 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.

warsight.com

SAHA 2026: Türkiye unveils Yıldırımhan, the country’s first ICBM

Times of India

ON CAM: Turkey Drops ‘Monster Missile’ With Israel & Europe In Range | Yildirimhan ICBM Explained

2026-05-06T12:36:31.055231-07:00

Satellite Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Telespazio to Distribute Greenerwave Multi-Orbit Terminals to European Defense Market

By Via Satellite: Telespazio France will distribute multi-orbit terminals built by French terminal developer Greenerwave to the European defense market under a new agreement between the companies announced Wednesday.

2026-05-06T13:46:10.306243-07:00

Antitrust Supply Chain Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Lockheed opposes Northrop bid to remove firewall on solid rocket motor business

By Breaking Defense: Northrop argues that a 2018 consent order is hampering its ability to ramp up solid rocket motor production needed for critical munitions.

2026-05-06T11:42:11.110301-07:00

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.

DefenseNews.com

France moves aircraft carrier to Red Sea with eye on Hormuz mission

Economic Times

French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz mission

Also: al-monitor.com, The Independent, Times of India and 9 more

2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00

Leadership Defense Industry & Major Contractors

investors.lockheedmartin.com

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' President Greg Ulmer to Retire, OJ Sanchez named successor

By investors.lockheedmartin.com: BETHESDA, Md., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer has decided to retire after more than 30 years of service to the company.

Breaking Defense