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Several trends are shifting defense tech toward Europe

War, regulation, and distrust of the United States are tilting a big market homeward.

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By the numbers: how recent deals will boost missile production

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An Air Force drone wingman has started flying with weapons

Anduril’s collaborative combat aircraft began “captive carry" testing last month.

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Air Force reaches deal with Northrop to expand B-21 production

The Pentagon wants to spend $4.5 billion in bomber-related reconciliation funds this year alone.

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Replacement B-52 test engine deliveries expected in 2027

The new F130 engines aim to keep the Cold War-era bomber flying through the 2050s.

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Embraer joins Northrop to devise autonomous boom system for KC-390 tanker

The deal aims to court international buyers and the Air Force as it sketches out its future refueling program.

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Boeing moves its defense HQ back to St. Louis

The aerospace giant’s global headquarters will remain in Arlington, Va.

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MAG Aerospace loses protest in $96M Army contract

The Army found no issues and signed a waiver that killed a key aspect of MAG's argument.

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CNO: ‘I need my stuff on time’

Adm. Daryl Caudle issued a direct call for transparent contracting with the maritime industrial base.

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Crowded field of robot-boat makers vies for Navy's attention

Industry execs say service leaders are showing real interest—even if they’re not yet buying in bulk.

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Marines will use Air Force-tailored drone to help develop its robot wingman

General Atomics joins a CCA effort highlighted as a top priority in the Corps’ new aviation plan.

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HII CEO touts productivity gains—but says new contracts are needed to sustain progress

Shipyard exec says deals to build attack and ballistic-missile subs must be inked by mid-year.

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Three firms move ahead in Army’s future-of-flight-training helicopter training takeover

Despite Congressional concerns, the Army is sprinting to Phase III of its “Flight School Next” initiative.

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Munitions makers say they've been persuaded to invest more in production capacity

The administration's last-minute request for a funding bump garnered just $2B, but company execs seem to appreciate the effort.

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Northrop CEO: deal to accelerate B-21 production could arrive in months

Last year’s government shutdown delayed negotiations between the company and service. Another is looming.

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Boeing takes $565m hit on KC-46 tanker

Despite the “bad contract,” the company remains optimistic about negotiating future deals.