Air Systems

Amphibious Force Multiplier from the U.S. Navy: Critical SSC Contract with Textron Systems

The U.S. Navy signed a $230 million additional SSC (Ship-to-Shore Connector) supply contract with Textron Systems to increase the logistical capacity of amphibious operations.

7 Oct 2026 344 Views

Air Systems

The administration defined 4 directed-energy weapons for the US's Universal Defense Program

The Pentagon defined four directed-energy weapons for the United States' universal defense program. These weapons will serve as the initial systems for the program and will be tested.

7 Oct 2026 386 Views

Air Systems

U.S. Army's Improved M8 Rifles Will Enter Service in December

The U.S. Army will begin deploying the next‑generation M8 rifle and M250 machine rifle in some units in December. These weapons will use the 6.8×51mm joint ammunition and, unlike the M7 rifle, will have a lighter and shorter design.

7 Oct 2026 357 Views

Air Systems

A Generation-Changing Power: The First F-16 Block 72 Takes to the Skies

The first F-16 Block 72 fighter jet, manufactured by Lockheed Martin, successfully performed its first flight. Drawing attention with its Pratt & Whitney engine and advanced avionics, the aircraft opens the doors to a new era in global military aviation.

7 Oct 2026 739 Views

Air Systems

A New Step for US Maritime Power: Submarine Production in Baltimore by Anduril

As part of efforts to increase US maritime capacity, Anduril is building a new two-million-square-foot facility in Baltimore. This facility is designed to accelerate the production of Virginia-class nuclear-powered attack submarines.

7 Oct 2026 325 Views

Air Systems

UK's £10 Billion 'Britannia Shield' Move: Critical Vulnerabilities in the Island's Air Defense on the Table

The opposition Conservative Party in the UK has announced the £10 billion 'Britannia Shield' project to address the country's chronic air defense gaps. The project promises a radical transformation in the island's defense strategy through an integrated radar, command-and-control, and ammunition architecture.

7 Oct 2026 460 Views

Air Systems

A big attack EW capability within a small package

The increasing capabilities of low SWaP software-defined radios make them more suitable for small platforms.

7 Oct 2026 366 Views

Air Systems

Strategic Show of Force by France: M51.3 Missile Successfully Fired from Le Vigilant Submarine

The French Ministry of Defense announced the successful execution of the first test launch of an unarmed M51.3 intercontinental ballistic missile from the nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine Le Vigilant.

6 Oct 2026 282 Views