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It has taken a while, mostly because of the memories of their grandfathers, but after years of hard work by people you may never hear of, one of the most powerful, important, and natural alliances in the Pacific is growing closer together—that of Japan, Australia, and the U.S. Senior U.S., Australian and Japanese flag officers agreed today to further enhance logistics interoperability among their maritime forces. Their intent is to enable deeper maritime cooperation among the three nations, building upon their enduring commitment to stability and security in the Indo-Pacific. Official seal of the Department of the Navy. Note: 18 United States Code, Part 1, Chapter 47, Sec…

Raytheon Missiles and Defense has received a $1.7 billion contract modification to continue production of the U.S. Army’s Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensor (LTAMDS), the Pentagon announced. According to the Department of Defense, the $1,700,200,000 modification to contract W31P4Q-24-C-0024 will support the low-rate initial production of the LTAMDS program. The award raises the […] The post Raytheon to expand production of LTAMDS radars first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The U.S. Air Force, working with Northrop Grumman, successfully completed a full-scale qualification test of the stage-two solid rocket motor for the LGM-35A Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) on July 20. The test was conducted by the 717th Test Squadron at Arnold Engineering Development Complex, a key site for high-fidelity propulsion and systems evaluation. The […] The post U.S. Air Force completes Sentinel rocket motor test first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Americas Textron Aviation has secured a contract to deliver seven Beechcraft King Air 260 multi-engine aircraft for the Royal Canadian Air Force’s (RCAF) Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) program. The planes will replace the military’s Beechcraft King Air C-90B fleet that has been operating for flight practice since 2005. The new systems will be provided with a night vision-compatible cockpit, engineer monitoring, digital audio system, specialized wing angle, full-face oxygen masks, and observer, emergency, and passenger seats. The Pentagon’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets may not receive the full, combat-ready version of the TR-3 upgrade this year, Lockheed Martin executives ac…

Americas Canada has opened a rebuilt pier at its Esquimalt naval base in British Columbia. This project cost 1.1 billion Canadian dollars and is part of a larger plan to upgrade the harbor. The new pier will be able to handle the Royal Canadian Navy’s new ships, like the Joint Support Ships and Arctic Offshore Patrol Vessels, which are being built as part of the country’s National Shipbuilding Strategy. This upgrade will allow the base to support these larger, modern vessels. GM Defense has been awarded a $44.8 million contract to provide its Infantry Squad Vehicles (ISV) to the US Army. The exact number of vehicles to be supplied hasn’t been specified, and work locations…

Americas According to Breaking Defense, Pentagon leaders are planning to change how they buy and use technology. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth might make the Software Acquisition Pathway (SWP) the main way to develop software. The SWP is a faster method created in 2020 to speed up software development by using ideas from private companies. It helps the Department of Defense (DoD) get custom software quickly, aiming to deploy new features in hours or days instead of months. RTX has introduced its first aircraft radar warning receiver (RWR) with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) capabilities. This technology uses the Cognitive Algorithm Deployment Syst…

Slovakia-based defense manufacturer DefTech has released a new image of its Wolf 25 AD counter-drone combat vehicle, positioning the platform as a critical solution for today’s fast-evolving air threat environment. The company said the system has already completed successful trials and is currently deployed in Ukraine, where it continues to receive positive operational feedback. In […] The post DefTech releases new image of its drone hunter vehicle first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

California-based DZYNE Technologies has developed Blitz, a Group 1 expendable unmanned aircraft system designed for mass deployment and swarm operations, announcing the system on May 14, 2026 ahead of its public display at SOF Week 2026 in Tampa. The Blitz fits within an 80-liter rucksack, can be assembled and mission-ready in under two minutes, and […]View the full article

Türkiye has successfully carried out a live-fire test of its domestically developed GÖKSUR naval air defense system. The test, conducted in Sinop on Türkiye’s northern Black Sea coast, demonstrated the GÖKSUR system’s operational effectiveness and technological maturity. According to ASELSAN, the country’s leading defense company, the trial represented the first successful interception of a sea-skimming […] The post Türkiye conducts live-fire test of new naval air defense system first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

A Kremlin-linked media outlet has published rare footage reportedly showing a Russian air-defense drone intercepting and destroying a Ukrainian long-range loitering one-way attack drone, best known as a kamikaze drone. The interception highlights a new layer in Russia’s evolving counter-drone strategy amid continued long-range strikes by Ukraine. The video shows the downing of two different Ukrainian drones: one […] The post Russian drones shoot down Ukrainian “kamikazes” first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The United States Department of State has awarded a contract to Washington-based Echodyne for the provision of 360-degree, four-paneled tactical radar systems and related support services in Ukraine. The contract, valued at $14.9 million, was awarded on March 5, 2026, according to a federal contract award notice. The systems are intended to provide persistent situational […]View the full article

Writing in The Strategist, defense analyst Ross Babbage argues that Australia must urgently develop independent, long-range strike capabilities to prepare for an era of heightened strategic uncertainty. He contends that the Australian Defence Force (ADF) cannot rely solely on U.S. guarantees and should pursue “very strong independent deterrence,” even against a major power adversary. Babbage […] The post Expert says Australia needs intermediate-range ballistic missile first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

U.S. Marines and Swedish amphibious troops conducted joint island assault and reconnaissance drills this month as part of Exercise Archipelago Endeavor 2025, reinforcing their interoperability and advancing future littoral combat tactics. According to the U.S. Marine Corps, Marines from Alpha Company, 2d Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 2d Marine Division, were inserted aboard Swedish CB90 fast […] The post U.S. Marines and Swedes train for island warfare first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The European Union’s MarsEUs defense project has concluded its final round of demonstrations, showcasing integrated battlefield technologies aimed at enabling beyond-line-of-sight targeting using unmanned platforms, sensors, and advanced munitions. According to a release from Milrem Robotics, the trials were conducted at Belgium’s King Albert Camp and marked the culmination of the two-year initiative launched in […] The post Milrem showcases battlefield robotics in live demo first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The United States Department of War has awarded Lockheed Martin Corp. an additional $453.9 million for the ongoing development of the Mk21A reentry vehicle, a central component of the Air Force’s future intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) system. The contract modification (P00032), announced this week, increases the total value of Lockheed Martin’s work on the program […]View the full article

The French military announced a joint air surveillance operation over the Black Sea on July 24, conducted in close coordination with British and Belgian forces. The operation aimed to enhance regional stability and safeguard the security of Europe’s southeastern flank amid ongoing concerns about access to international airspace and maritime freedom. The surveillance mission, conducted […] The post France, UK, Belgium jets patrol Black Sea first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

The U.S. Marine Corps is increasing its reliance on logistic drones to support front-line units, turning to a combat-tested system already in service with Ukraine. The Tactical Resupply Vehicle 150 (TRV-150), designed by the U.K.’s Malloy Aeronautics, has now reached operational use within Marine Corps logistics units following a series of training and integration milestones. […] The post U.S. Marines expand use of TRV-150 logistic drones first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Skydweller Aero and Nokia Federal Solutions have announced they were selected by the U.S. Navy for a Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) contract to demonstrate an airborne 5G communication hub capable of supporting military operations in denied or infrastructure-limited environments. According to a joint announcement issued October 29, the initiative—officially titled “Intelligent Radio Access Network […]View the full article

Americas Sentrycs has received a multi-million-dollar award to integrate its counter-unmanned aerial system technologies for an undisclosed Latin American defense customer. Under the effort, the Tel Aviv-based company will provide fixed, portable, and vehicle-mounted versions of its anti-drone kits to address the user’s multi-layer defense requirements against evolving autonomous airborne threats. Part of the countermeasure devices will be used for low-footprint protection across military bases, mobile operations, special forces missions, and VIP security. In another production qualification trial, the US Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) has completed a flight test …

The U.S. Army has reached a new milestone in its long-range fires modernization effort, successfully completing the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 Initial Operational Test and Evaluation (IOT&E) on September 26, 2025, at White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. According to the Army, four PrSM Increment 1 missiles were launched against targets positioned […] The post U.S. Army’s cutting-edge missile system moves closer to service first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article