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Apr 27, 2026
A decade after the launch of Vision 2030, the Saudi defense industry can claim significant progress in its goal to localize more than 50% of military procurement.
Apr 24, 2026
Aircraft procurement would more than double for the Navy under the new Pentagon spending plan.
Apr 23, 2026
In a battlespace unrecognizable from when the war began in 2022, Ukraine’s adaptations appear to be outpacing the Russian invaders.
Apr 23, 2026
Several new programs have arisen to drive low-cost munitions into service more quickly and at higher volumes than ever before.
Apr 17, 2026
Air Force leaders say on-orbit data proves space-based moving target indication works amid new contracts and a $7 billion push to field new satellites rapidly.
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Apr 27, 2026
The most advanced Boeing P-8A Poseidon is operational, adding improved capability for wide-area signals intelligence against submarines, the U.S. Navy says.
Apr 27, 2026
Demand for all sorts of missiles—from air defense interceptors to deep-strike weapons—is starting to flow through to the earnings of major defense companies.
Apr 27, 2026
A decade after the launch of Vision 2030, the Saudi defense industry can claim significant progress in its goal to localize more than 50% of military procurement.
Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force will start replacing its C-37A/B executive airlift fleet with a newer variant starting in fiscal 2027.
Apr 24, 2026
The U.S. Air Force plans to field 263 KC-46 refueling tankers to fully replace its KC-135 fleet, .
Apr 24, 2026
Just five years ago, prior to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and when U.S. security commitments to Europe looked solid, projections for defense spending on the continent appeared flat.
Apr 24, 2026
The MBDA-led team leading one of two European hypersonic interceptor efforts is poised to settle on its preferred configuration within weeks.
Apr 23, 2026
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