More power, no moving parts: The quest to fly a rotating detonation engine
After decades of research, tests advance innovative engine for improved military effectors.
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Air Force sees over two year delay for next-gen engines
The Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program is designing new engines that could power aircraft like the Air Force’s forthcoming F-47 stealth fighter.
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Cybersecurity skills don’t come from a manual, but from practical hands-on training
Cybersecurity skills must evolve in near-real time as Zero Day threats continue and AI provides new challenges.
Space Force begins testing of first OCX software blocks for GPS sats
A spokesperson for Space Operations Command (SpOC) explained that government-led testing now will commence, but that an updated operational acceptance date "is not yet available."
Integration, existing weapons and uncertainty: In Paris, industry makes its Golden Dome pitch
Executives from both Lockheed and Raytheon indicated interest in building a space-based interceptor, and hinted at their broad approaches to Golden Dome.
RTX, Shield AI announce new partnership for drone & counter-drone tech
Shield’s “Hivemind” autonomy software will go on an undisclosed “operational weapon,” while Shield’s ViDAR sensor software will go on Raytheon’s MTS multi-sensor turret to help in tracking and targeting incoming enemy drones.
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Today’s innovative military systems must have rapid production capacity
Enhancing combat-proven systems with new capabilities to address evolving threats can meet demand.
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Streamlining federal operations: achieving mission success with unified network observability
Consolidate network monitoring, performance management, and fault isolation into a single, comprehensive solution.
B-52 radar upgrade faces new delays, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office’s annual weapon system assessment also found that the Air Force is moving to field a hypersonic attack cruise missile in 2027, despite delays driving a compressed flight testing schedule.
Navy inks $1.1B deal with RTX for Sidewinder production
The contract is the largest in the program's history, according to Raytheon.
Strike ends at Pratt & Whitney, but some financial impact expected: RTX CEO
“There was an impact, of course, with the four-week stoppage on our ability to ship all the GTFs and F135s that was in our plan,” RTX CEO Chris Calio told investors.
Missile Defense Agency takes delivery of first THAAD radar to track hypersonics
The upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar uses a Gallium Nitride semiconductor that allows it a longer range, enabling an interceptor to launch early enough to hit a hypersonic missile before its starts maneuvering, according to the company.
Michigan: Arsenal of Democracy for dangerous times
Michigan’s defense ecosystem and expertise makes it a special asset for production.
RTX deepens footprint in UAE with gallium project and counter-drone facility
The American company said gallium has "applications across many different sectors ... [for] the defense industry, the supply of gallium is critical as it is a key component of defense products including advanced radars."
Union workers strike at Pratt & Whitney plant where F-35 engine is made
Pratt & Whitney said in a statement that it has “contingency plans in place to maintain operations and meet our customer commitments” and has no “immediate” plans to resume negotiations with the union.
Top US defense primes record minimal tariff impact in Q1 earnings
The six largest US defense firms all reported quarterly results this week, and the potential impact of tariffs was front and center.
Raytheon, Tawazun sign term sheet to bring Coyote counter-UAS production to UAE
The US Mission to the UAE said that the term sheet signing was an "exciting step" and that the coproduction "strengthens the security of our countries and enhances our economic cooperation."