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France has fired its next-generation air-to-air missile from a Rafale at supersonic speed for the first time, clearing one of the most demanding technical hurdles in the weapon’s qualification program and moving MBDA’s MICA NG significantly closer to operational service. The second development firing of the MICA NG, which stands for Missile for Interception, Combat, […]View the full article

Palladyne AI’s subsidiary GuideTech secured a $2.3 million contract with an unnamed defense prime contractor to supply its BRAIN flight computer and FLEX flight software framework for a low-cost kinetic counter-UAS interceptor system, the company announced June 29, 2026. The deal represents a direct product sale of GuideTech’s hardware and software, with the prime contractor […]View the full article

The U.S. Defense Logistics Agency awarded Rockwell Collins ESA Vision Systems, a Fort Worth, Texas company, an estimated $333 million contract to supply spare parts and repair services for the Joint Helmet Mounted Cueing System, a fighter pilot’s helmet that doubles as a targeting computer. The system, known in defense circles by its acronym JHMCS, […]View the full article

The U.S. Army awarded General Dynamics Land Systems a $54,281,616 contract to provide sustainment support for the Stryker vehicle fleet, the Department of War announced August 24. The cost-plus-fixed-fee, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract covers field-level maintenance, field service representative support and fielding activities. The contract specifically applies when interactive electronic technical manuals and logistics products have not […]View the full article

It is time to see what a few years of pressure on NATO nations to do better has done. There is good news, but also some storms on the horizon. I have graphs and pretty pictures over at USNIBlog. Come on by and see where your favorite NATO nation lies on Salamander's Grid. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=qj6IDK7rITs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=BiWnsToqOIQ:GaAiY97Q4AA:gIN9vFwOqvQ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=BiWnsToqOIQ:GaAiY97Q4AA:-BTjWOF_DHI http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=BiWnsToqOIQ:GaAiY97Q4AA:V_sGLiPBpWU http://feeds.feedburner.com/~f…

Can things really be as bad as this picture? Yes, and much worse. Head on over to USNIBlog to find out who met this ship as a guest. http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=yIl2AUoC8zA http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?d=qj6IDK7rITs http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=9QCQlreOwDU:oaxwAcIe3kQ:gIN9vFwOqvQ http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=9QCQlreOwDU:oaxwAcIe3kQ:-BTjWOF_DHI http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=9QCQlreOwDU:oaxwAcIe3kQ:V_sGLiPBpWU http://feeds.feedburner.com/~ff/blogspot/FAFV?i=9QCQlreOwDU:oaxwAcIe3kQ:F7zBnMyn0Lo http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/blogspot/FAFV/~4/9QCQlreOwDUView the full article

Americas General Electric won a $12 million deal for maintenance and overhaul of the UH-60 Blackhawk helicopter. The UH-60 Blackhawk is a multi-mission medium lift helicopter. The primary mission of the Blackhawk helicopter is as a troop carrier and logistical support aircraft. The helicopter can also be configured to carry out medical evacuation, command-and-control, search-and-rescue, armed escort, electronic warfare and executive transport missions. Estimated completion date is January 14, 2027. The Air Force awarded L-3 Communications Integrated Systems a $24 million deal for C-130H program depot maintenance. The deal provides for the services required to complete C-…

The commercial folks sure would like it;The world's largest shipping management firm has requested that NATO provide naval escorts for shipping in the Black Sea amid concerns that vessels could be at risk as a result of conflict in Ukraine, the Financial Times reported. The CEO of V.Group, René Kofod-Olsen, told the outlet that NATO intervention is merited due to the region's importance for shipments of food. According to the paper, the conflict in Ukraine has made the northernmost third of the Black Sea unsafe for shipping. "We should demand that our seafaring and marine traffic is being protected in international waters. I'm sure Nato and others have a role to play in t…

Americas Lockheed Martin won a $31.8 million modification to incrementally increase the annual award of Phased Array Tracking Radar to Intercept on Target Advanced Capability-3 missiles. Work will be performed in Huntsville, Alabama; Rocket Center, West Virginia; Camden, Arkansas; Chelmsford, Massachusetts; and Grand Prairie, Texas, with an estimated completion date of December 31, 2024. Lockheed Martin has made significant progress in the development of its Joint Air-to-Ground Missile (JAGM). The company conducted a successful flight test of the JAGM Medium Range (JAGM-MR) on November 16 at Naval Air Weapons Station China Lake, California. The missile flew for 16 kilome…

0 Reaper, ready… (click to view full) The MQ-9 Reaper UAV, once called “Predator B,” is somewhat similar to the famous Predator. Until you look at the tail. Or its size. Or its weapons. It’s called “Reaper” for a reason: while it packs the same surveillance gear, it’s much more of a hunter-killer design. Some […]View the full article

Americas Lockheed Martin has achieved a significant milestone in tactical airlift with the delivery of the 2,700th C-130 Hercules aircraft. This landmark aircraft, a KC-130J Super Hercules tanker variant, joins the U.S. Marine Corps Aerial Refueler Transport Squadron 252 (VMGR-252) stationed at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point, North Carolina. Notably, this delivery coincides with the C-130’s 70th anniversary of first flight this year, further highlighting the enduring legacy of this versatile military transport aircraft. The C-130 Hercules, first introduced in 1954, has become a ubiquitous workhorse in military aviation circles. Renowned for its unmatched versatilit…

U.S. Soldiers from V Corps’ 2nd Cavalry Regiment and allied forces from the United Kingdom are conducting joint counter-unmanned aerial system (C-UAS) training this week at the Bemowo Piskie Training Area near Elk, Poland. The multinational exercise, known as Project Flytrap 4.0, runs from July 27 to 31 and focuses on advancing low-cost, portable solutions […] The post U.S. and British forces train against drones in Poland first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Poland and South Korea have entered into a new defense partnership to localize missile production, underscoring Warsaw’s efforts to strengthen self-reliance and modernize its armed forces. On September 2, during the opening day of the International Defence Industry Exhibition (MSPO) in Kielce, Hanwha Aerospace and WB Group signed an agreement to establish a joint venture […] The post Poland, South Korea start joint missile production first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

U.S. Army engineers with the 809th Multi-Role Bridge Company (MRBC), 15th Engineer Battalion, 7th Engineer Brigade, conducted a major river-crossing exercise at the 7th Army Training Command’s Grafenwoehr Training Area in Germany, testing the unit’s ability to deploy quickly and support mobility operations across Europe’s challenging terrain. The 809th MRBC deployed to a designated training […] The post U.S. troops practice rapid bridge deployment in Europe first appeared on Defence Blog.View the full article

Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense has raised concerns over the delayed delivery of 66 F-16V Block 70 fighter jets purchased from the United States, saying it may retain part of the project budget and demand compensation for what it calls “improper gains” resulting from the delay. At a Legislative Yuan session on October 28, Deputy […]View the full article

The 11th Airborne Division has completed a first-of-its-kind electromagnetic warfare and counter-unmanned aerial system training event in Alaska, bringing together EW Soldiers, UAS operators and industry vendors to test new technology in one of the most demanding environments in the United States. The two-week exercise took place at the Joint Pacific Alaskan Range Complex (JPARC) […]View the full article

Japan’s Ministry of Defense said it has imposed a 2.5-month suspension on Kawasaki Heavy Industries after confirming long-term misconduct in inspections of diesel generators used on submarines. According to a statement released on December 26, the Ministry of Defense of Japan will bar Kawasaki Heavy Industries from designated government contracts from December 26 through March […]View the full article

Sailors aboard the littoral combat ship USS Wichita (LCS 13) completed multiple major engineering repairs while deployed in the U.S. Fourth Fleet area of operations, restoring propulsion and power systems and keeping the ship fully mission capable, the U.S. Navy said. According to the Navy, the Freedom-variant warship’s crew repaired a ship’s service diesel generator, […]View the full article

Canada on February 24, 2026, announced a new package of military assistance to Ukraine that includes the donation of more than 400 armored vehicles and the extension of its military training mission, Operation UNIFIER, for an additional three years, the Canadian government said in a joint statement released in Ottawa. The announcement coincides with the […]View the full article

Japan’s Defense Ministry plans to establish a new coastal defense system built around thousands of drones, allocating about ¥100 billion ($628.7 million) in its fiscal 2026 budget. The planned SHIELD system will include more than 10 types of drones designed for different roles, including attacking enemy ships, gathering intelligence, and protecting radar installations. The concept […]View the full article