Aerospace Training Systems Partners won a $10.1 million contract to upgrade P-8A Operational Flight Trainer projection systems for the U.S. Navy and RAAF.

The U.S. defense industrial base faces 400,000 skilled-trade vacancies as the Pentagon expands Build Freedom to strengthen America's defense workforce.

The Pentagon has selected a preferred F/A-XX contractor, Reuters reports, as Boeing and Northrop Grumman compete for the Navy’s next-generation carrier fighter.

Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia hit four southern cities as U.S. forces strike Iranian oil carriers, widening the regional conflict.

Northrop Grumman opens a Maryland propulsion center, expanding solid rocket motor capacity and adding engineering jobs for U.S. defense programs.

Iran missile strikes target Jordan after U.S. forces destroy five Iranian oil tankers, escalating attacks on American forces across the Middle East.

Conti Federal won a $74.8 million contract to build a B-21 RF measurements hangar at Whiteman AFB, supporting the Raider basing transition.

JIATF 401 released a 2026 counter-UAS guide to standardize drone defense tactics, sensors, command and control, and defeat capabilities.

The UK will invest £2.2 billion in additional F-35 fighters, including its first F-35As, strengthening NATO nuclear and conventional air capabilities.

The UK Space Strategy commits £7.8 billion through 2030, including more than £3 billion for defense, satellite communications and space security.

The F-35 global fleet has surpassed 1,355 deliveries and one million flight hours as allied operators expand their fleets and operating networks.

Missile tests coming soon are reshaping global deterrence as the U.S., China and other powers validate ballistic, cruise and hypersonic capabilities.