Defense News
87 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.
- Saronic Selects Brownsville Texas for $3 Billion Port Alpha Shipyard · Saronic will build its $3 billion Port Alpha shipyard in Brownsville Texas creating up to 10,000 jobs starting in 2028.
- Canada Awards $1.4 Billion Contract for 190 Armored Vehicles to Local Firm · Canada awarded a nearly $2 billion CAD contract to General Dynamics Land Systems-Canada for 190 armored combat support vehicles plus 35 for Ukraine.
- Two Defense Tech Firms Sue Navy Over MUSV Program Exclusion · Blue Water Autonomy and Saildrone sue the U.S. Navy over their exclusion from the Medium Unmanned Surface Vessel program.
- CIA Director Ratcliffe Confirms Russian Recruits Survive Only 20-30 Minutes on Ukraine Front · CIA Director John Ratcliffe states Russian recruits survive an estimated 20 to 30 minutes on the Ukrainian battlefield.
- Saab Secures $900 Million Contract for German Navy's New MEKO Frigates · Saab will supply combat systems and sensors for Germany's new MEKO A-200 DEU frigates following the F126 program cancellation.
- China Tests Coast Guard Patrols and Submarine-Launched ICBM in Asia · China deploys coast guard vessels east of Taiwan and tests a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific.
- EU Defense Buildup Delivers for NATO and American Interests · Europe meets NATO spending targets and expands industrial capacity to support the alliance.
- Ukraine Agrees to Acquire 16 Rafale Jets and Air-Defense Systems from France · French President Macron confirms Ukraine's agreement to purchase 16 Rafale jets and related defense systems.
- Helsing Raises $1.8 Billion in Europe's Largest Defense-Startup Funding Round · Munich-based Helsing raised $1.8 billion in Series E, valuing the AI defense startup at $18 billion.
- Canada Signs $1.75 Billion Deal for Australian Over-the-Horizon Radar to Close NORAD Surveillance Gaps · Canada finalizes a $1.75 billion agreement with Australia to deploy Arctic Over-the-Horizon Radar for NORAD airspace monitoring.
- Europe Selects Solid-Rocket Concept for Hydis Hypersonic Interceptor · MBDA-led Hydis project validates solid-propellant rocket motor concept for European hypersonic defense.
- Trump Grants Ukraine License to Build Patriot Missiles Amid Years-Long Timeline · US President Trump authorized Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptors, a major milestone subject to years of production delays.
- China Showcases DF-17 Hypersonic Missile to Counter US Military Exercises · China displays DF-17 hypersonic missile capabilities to deter US and regional military exercises.
- US Army Tests Autonomous Volcano Mine-Laying System at Camp Grayling · US Army successfully tests autonomous mine-laying system at Camp Grayling, Michigan
- US Navy Seeks Defenses Against Drone and Rocket Threats to Ballistic Missile Subs · The U.S. Navy is developing new technologies to protect ballistic missile submarines from drones, mines, and anti-tank weapons.
- Eight NATO Allies Launch HALO Satellite Constellation Initiative · Denmark, Canada, Finland, Germany, Norway, Netherlands, Sweden, and Turkey join NATO's HALO mega-constellation project.
- China Submarine Missile Test Challenges South Pacific Nuclear-Free Zone · China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test is accused of undermining the spirit of the South Pacific Nuclear Weapons Free Zone.
- Trump Announces Lift of Sanctions on Turkey and Potential F-35 Sale · President Trump to lift 2020 sanctions on Turkey and considers selling F-35 jets.
- Canada Selects German TKMS for Historic $70 Billion Submarine Procurement · Canada awarded German firm TKMS the largest defense contract in its history for 12 new submarines.
- Thales Acquires Exail Technologies in $4.5 Billion Underwater Drone Deal · Thales agreed to acquire French underwater-drone maker Exail Technologies for $4.5 billion.
- Russian Strikes Kill 20 in Kyiv, Exposing Critical Air-Defense Shortage · Russia's missile barrage killed 20 in Kyiv, revealing a severe shortage of U.S. Patriot interceptors.
- Pentagon's Top Weapons Programs Lag 12 Years Behind Schedule, GAO Reports · GAO report reveals US defense acquisition programs average over 12 years to delivery.
- Japan, Italy, and UK Secure £4.6 Billion GCAP Fighter Jet Development Contract · Tri-nation partners award £4.6 billion contract to Edgewing consortium for GCAP sixth-generation fighter jet development.
- Poland and Spain Partner to Purchase Four Airbus Tanker Aircraft · Poland and Spain sign agreement to jointly acquire four Airbus A330 MRTT tankers by 2030.
- European Allies Fill Most NATO Defense Gaps Left by U.S. Cuts · NATO commander says European allies have largely filled gaps left by U.S. force reductions.
- Ukraine's Syrskyi Honors Outgoing US General Donahue Amid US Military Shake-up · Ukraine's top general praises departing US Army commander Donahue for strengthening Kyiv's defense partnership before his forced retirement.
- Pete Hegseth Establishes Centralized Drone Office to Streamline Military Unmanned Systems · Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth creates a new centralized office to oversee all military drone and autonomous systems programs, consolidating authority from the services
- US Military Develops Laser-Ready Hybrid Tactical Trucks for Counter-Drone Missions · The US Army and Marine Corps are fielding hybrid-electric tactical trucks to power high-energy laser weapons against drones.
- US Marine Corps Awards $20M Contract to Overland AI for Autonomous Ground Vehicles · Marine Corps selects Seattle-based Overland AI to produce autonomous vehicles for air defense support.
- Australian Army 3rd Brigade Modernizes with Heavy Armor Amid Logistics Surge · Australian Army 3rd Brigade expands heavy armor fleet, tripling fuel and ammo needs