ATC Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Reuters • Mike Stone

Navy to field Patriot and PAC-3 MSE on Aegis ships in major air-defense integration push

The U.S. Navy plans to deploy Lockheed Martin Patriot missile interceptors aboard Aegis combatants to better defend against drones and missiles, including hypersonic threats. Lockheed won a milestone contract to integrate PAC-3 MSE into the Aegis Combat System for the first time at sea, alongside Pentagon air-defense and testing upgrades.

aviationnews.eu • Marcel Van Leeuwen

Lockheed Martin Secures Landmark U.S. Navy Contract to Integrate PAC-3 MSE Missiles into Aegis System

Navy Times • Eve Sampson

US Navy to integrate PAC-3 MSE interceptor missile with Aegis Combat System

2026-04-21T11:07:06.890402-07:00

Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection) Airbus

Airbus

Airbus strengthens sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Quarkslab in France

By Airbus: Airbus has entered into an agreement for the acquisition of the French cyber-security company Quarkslab.

aviation-defence-universe.com

Airbus continues to strengthen sovereign cyber security with acquisition of Quarkslab in France

Wall Street Journal

Airbus to Buy French Cybersecurity Company Quarkslab

2026-04-21T01:17:30.764086-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Budgets & Spending Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop to invest $2.5B to hasten B-21 production

By Breaking Defense: The company plans to spend $200 million in 2026 to accelerate B-21 production, Northrop CEO Kathy Warden said.

Reuters

Northrop Grumman posts higher revenue amid rising global conflicts

Aviation Week

Northrop Discloses Sale Of Company-Owned B-21 Test Asset To U.S. Air Force

Also: insidedefense.com and Seeking Alpha

2026-04-21T09:26:50.430022-07:00

Event Supply Chain Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer KC-390 demonstrator completes 70-day world tour, after visits to 11 nations

By FlightGlobal: Embraer has completed a 70-day global demonstration tour with its KC-390 transport, with the activity totalling 54 flights and covering a distance of 47,000nm (86,900km).

flightlineweekly.com

KC-390 Millennium Completes 11-Nation Demonstration Tour After 140 Flight Hours

aviation-defence-universe.com

KC-390 Millennium visits 11 countries and flies more than 140 hours during global demonstration tour

2026-04-21T08:52:08.886632-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Northrop Defends Ability To Build F/A-XX 6th Gen Naval Fighters If Selected

By The War Zone: The Navy's top officer said yesterday that an unnamed contractor "really can’t deliver" on F/A-XX "in the timeframe we need it." 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.

2026-04-21T09:40:31.841545-07:00

Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews Airlines

Bloomberg • Kiel Porter

RTX Raises Outlook on Strong Demand for Munitions, Air Travel

By Bloomberg: RTX Corp. raised its profit and sales forecasts for the year, highlighting how growing demand for military hardware is giving a boost to the aerospace and defense manufacturer.