Infantry cadre assigned to the 1st Battalion, 166th Regiment – Regional Training Institute conducted Soldier Borne Sensor training from Dec. 9–11, 2025, using nano-uncrewed aerial systems from Teledyne FLIR, also known as the Black Hornet 4, as part of ongoing efforts to modernize small-unit reconnaissance and prepare instructors for future unmanned aircraft system integration. The […]

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded an $80 million contract modification to provide additional remote turret systems for the U.S. Marine Corps’ Amphibious Combat Vehicle program, according to a newly released contract notice. The modification applies to a previously awarded contract and covers the Amphibious Combat Vehicle medium caliber cannon Protector remote turret 20, […]

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN )’s newest aircraft carrier, Fujian (CV-18), transited the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, marking the second time the carrier has passed through the sensitive waterway, according to Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense. The Taiwanese military said they monitored the carrier’s movement and responded in line with established procedures. The […]

The Trump administration on December 17 approved a sweeping arms sale package to Taiwan valued at $11.1054 billion, covering eight major defense systems, including HIMARS launchers, M109A7 self-propelled howitzers, TOW and Javelin anti-armor missiles. As reported by Liberty Times, the package includes systems designed for long-range strike, rapid cross-regional reinforcement, and battlefield survivability. Taiwan’s Ministry […]

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense has received a $323,7 million contract modification to continue logistics support and engineering services for the U.S. Army’s UH-72 Lakota helicopter fleet, according to a newly issued contract notice. The modification, identified as P00214 under contract W58RGZ-22-C-0022, covers ongoing sustainment work for the Lakota platform, which is widely used by […]

The State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Lebanon involving M1151A1 High Mobility Multi-Purpose Wheeled Vehicles and related equipment, with an estimated value of $34.5 million, according to a notification delivered to Congress. The Defense Security Cooperation Agency delivered the required certification informing lawmakers of the proposed sale on […]

Boeing has been awarded a $930,7 million contract to carry out major service life modifications for the U.S. Navy’s F/A-18E/F Super Hornet fleet, according to a newly released contract notice. The award covers work on up to 60 F/A-18E/F Super Hornet aircraft and supports ongoing Navy efforts to extend the operational life of Block II […]

Colt’s Manufacturing has been awarded a $12.9 million contract to supply M4A1 carbines and related accessories under a Foreign Military Sales program for Israel, according to an Army contract announcement. According to the award notice, the contract totals $12,934,700 and covers the production of Colt M4A1 carbines, suppressors, and flash hiders. Work will be performed […]

Sikorsky Aircraft, a subsidiary of Lockheed Martin, has received a $113.5 million contract modification to continue long-term support for the Navy’s VH-92A Patriot helicopter, the aircraft designated for presidential and senior government transport. According to a contract announcement, the modification, identified as P00015, increases the ceiling on a previously awarded indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract. The agreement combines […]

BAE Systems’ Norfolk Ship Repair facility in Virginia has been awarded a $117.7 million contract modification to carry out maintenance, modernization, and repair work on the guided-missile destroyer USS Forrest Sherman (DDG 98), according to a contract announcement. According to a release, the modification was issued under a previously awarded contract and provides funding for […]

Northrop Grumman has completed a new demonstration of its mine countermeasures technology, showing that its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system can be integrated with an uncrewed surface platform to meet emerging U.S. Navy operational requirements. According to a company statement, Northrop Grumman Corporation successfully demonstrated the integration of its AN/AQS-24 minehunting system with a Mine Countermeasures Unmanned […]

Boeing has received a contract modification worth up to $15.5 million to expand communications capabilities for the VC-25B aircraft, widely known as the Next Air Force One, according to a U.S. Air Force contract announcement. According to the notice, Boeing was awarded modification P00161 to an existing contract (FA8625-16-C-6599) supporting the VC-25B program. The modification […]

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace has been awarded a $240.9 million contract for the second production lot of the Joint Strike Missile, expanding procurement of the long-range precision weapon used by U.S. and allied air forces, according to a contract award announcement. According to the notice, Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace, based in Kongsberg, Norway, will produce […]

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has received a $433.2 million contract modification to fully fund the fifth program year of the United States Army’s Black Hawk multi-year procurement, expanding deliveries of UH-60M and HH-60M helicopters, according to a government contract announcement. According to the notice, Sikorsky, based in Stratford, Connecticut, was awarded modification P00087 to […]

Cummins Power Generation Inc. has secured a $500 million contract from the United States Army to supply mobile electric power generator systems, according to a newly released contract award notice. According to the announcement, Cummins Power Generation, based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, was awarded a firm-fixed-price contract valued at up to $500,000,000 for the production and […]

Northrop Grumman, working with the U.S. Air Force, has completed a key flight test of the Stand-in Attack Weapon, or SiAW, validating the missile’s safe separation from an F-16 aircraft, the company announced. According to a press release from Northrop Grumman, the separation test was conducted recently and focused on confirming flight safety and aerodynamic […]

A United States Air Force B-52 Stratofortress has completed a ferry flight to Edwards Air Force Base, California, following installation of a new radar as part of the B-52 Radar Modernization Program, the Air Force announced. According to a release from Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs, the aircraft flew from Boeing’s facility in […]

The Netherlands has signed a contract to acquire new short-range air defense systems designed to protect the country against drones, marking a further step in strengthening national and military air defense capabilities. According to a news release dated Dec. 11, the Dutch Ministry of Defense signed the contract in Soesterberg for the procurement of Skyranger […]

The Pentagon is rapidly expanding U.S. military capabilities tied to Operation Southern Spear, a mission that began as a counter-narcotics effort but is increasingly focused on pressure against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. Images that surfaced online this week show Combat Search and Rescue and other U.S. military aircraft arriving in Puerto Rico, signaling a sharp […]

The United States Army has issued a sources sought notice to survey industry capabilities for a new optical tracking concept designed to support weapons and aircraft testing when satellite navigation is unavailable or disrupted. According to the notice, Army Contracting Command–Orlando is conducting market research on behalf of the Test Resource Management Center’s Test and […]