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Wall Street Journal • Heather Somerville, Scott Calvert

Anduril weighs Baltimore shipyard investment for autonomous drone-boat production

Anduril Industries is in advanced discussions with a Maryland port about developing a production site for autonomous surface vessels, according to people familiar with the matter. The potential investment reflects rising military demand for drone boats and defense startups’ expanding role in U.S. industrial capacity.

2026-08-03T17:14:12.434068-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

By Breaking Defense: The deal will allow Northrop to stand up production as a second supplier of solid rocket motors for the PAC-3 interceptor.

Also: Defense Scoop, The War Zone, Reuters, Bloomberg, APAC Defence Reporter, Northrop Grumman, Aviation Week, Aerotech News, Defense Daily, realcleardefense.com, The Independent, insidedefense.com and 11 more
2026-08-03T05:31:14.955872-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Boeing 747  
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DefenseNews.com • Michael Peck

US Air Force jet engine manufacturing plagued by ‘significant challenges’

By DefenseNews.com: Jet engine manufacturing is plagued by production delays, quality control issues and material shortages, the U.S. Air Force said.

Also: AirForceTimes and Military Times
2026-08-03T12:00:09.584420-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
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Breaking Defense • Elisabeth Gosselin-Malo

Rheinmetall unveils new guided-missile frigate projected for North American tender

By Breaking Defense: The German GMF 140 is envisioned to integrate US-sourced radar options, hypersonic weapons and ballistic missiles, the AEGIS Combat System, and 64 Strike-Length Vertical Launch System cells.

2026-08-03T10:45:07.372150-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US KC-135 damaged over Iraq returns to service with new tail section

By FlightGlobal: A vertical stabiliser from a retired jet was used to replace a stabiliser sheared off by a mid-air collision. A Boeing KC-135 aerial refuelling jet that was seriously damaged in March during a mid-air collision has returned to service after extensive repairs.

Also: The Aviationist
2026-08-03T11:00:18.124963-07:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   BAE Systems  
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quwa.org • VIEW ALL POSTS

Leonardo and BAE Chiefs Float Earlier GCAP Service Entry as Partner Window Narrows

By quwa.org: Leonardo CEO Lorenzo Mariani says GCAP entry into service could move forward around two years from 2035, while BAE Systems CEO Charles Woodburn warns the window for new partner nations is closing.

Also: Janes
2026-08-03T04:28:10.908177-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Europe   Aircraft Finance & Leasing   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Human Spaceflight & Space Stations   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Airbus   Thales  
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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Airbus and Thales win order for SpainSat replacement

By SpaceNews.com: Airbus Defence and Space and Thales Alenia Space will build a replacement military communications satellite for Spain.

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2026-08-03T05:33:01.855788-07:00