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Reuters

Pentagon agreements with Boeing and RTX target higher SM-3 interceptor component production

The Pentagon announced framework agreements with Boeing and RTX to increase production of components for the SM-3 Block IIA and Block IB missile interceptors. The agreements are intended to expand output of key elements supporting the U.S. missile-defense munitions supply chain.

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2026-08-14T05:35:29.187229-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Trump Orders US Aircraft Carriers to Go Back to Steam Catapults

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump ordered the Navy to return to using steam catapults to launch planes off of aircraft carriers, acting on a longtime complaint despite opposition from many naval officers.

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2026-08-13T15:36:33.651915-07:00
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Associated Press • Nadja Lovadinov

Trump Seeks Return to Older Aircraft-Carrier Launch Technology, Potentially Costing Billions

By Associated Press: Welcome back and thanks for joining us. In the news today: Trump orders Navy aircraft carriers to return to an older system of launching jets that’ll likely cost billions; Israeli settlers’ siege of Palestinians draws a sharp U.S.

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2026-08-14T04:05:30.981385-07:00