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Cal Biesecker
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin, Workers Building F-35, Begin Contract Negotiations
The union representing about 5,000 Lockheed Martin [LMT] employees that work on the F-35 fighter opened contract negotiations on Thursday with the company. International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers […]
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Business/FinancialShield AI Raises $2 Billion; Acquiring Software Simulation Company Aechelon To Strengthen AI Pilot
Shield AI on Thursday said it has raised $2 billion in new funding, including a $1.5 billion Series G round to buy defense software firm Aechelon and continue development of […]
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
- DoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
- Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
- Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
- Official: UAS Marketplace Likely Not Army’s ‘Primary’ Option For Buying Launched Effects
- Army’s SkyFoundry Plan To Build Own Cheap Drones Has ‘Evolved,’ Official Notes Commercial Involvement
- Lockheed Martin Reveals Rapid Fielding Center As Step Between Prototype And Full Production
- Space Systems Command Conducts VICTUS DIEM Tactically Responsive Space Exercise
- JIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
- AFRL’s Rapid Innovation Center Looks For Range Of Autonomous Point Defense Counters Against Group 1, 2 Drones
- PDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
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Thursday, March 26, 2026
- DoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
- Upgrading Current GPS Ground System “Now a Viable Option,” As GPS OCX Problems Continue, Space Official Says
- Graham Says GOP To Move Ahead On Second Reconciliation Bill, With Defense Funds As Priority
- Official: UAS Marketplace Likely Not Army’s ‘Primary’ Option For Buying Launched Effects
- Army’s SkyFoundry Plan To Build Own Cheap Drones Has ‘Evolved,’ Official Notes Commercial Involvement
- Lockheed Martin Reveals Rapid Fielding Center As Step Between Prototype And Full Production
- Space Systems Command Conducts VICTUS DIEM Tactically Responsive Space Exercise
- JIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
- AFRL’s Rapid Innovation Center Looks For Range Of Autonomous Point Defense Counters Against Group 1, 2 Drones
- PDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
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Business/FinancialPDW Raises $110 Million To Expand Offerings, Increase Drone Production
Drone startup Performance Drone Works (PDW) has raised $110 million in a new funding round to expand its product offerings, ramp production and pursue other strategic programs. The Series B […]
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SpaceInterview with Col. Alexander Rasmussen, Chief Capabilities Officer for the Space Development Agency
In this interview, Cal Biesecker, Acting Editor for Defense Daily and Col. Alexander Rasmussen discuss how the U.S. military is transforming space capabilities to support missile defense, communications, and future […]
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Unmanned SystemsJIATF-401 Awards Small Counter-Drone Contracts To SmartShooter, AeroVironment
The Pentagon’s counter-drone task force Tuesday evening announced two more small awards for systems that could be used to protect the United States, one to SmartShooter and another to AeroVironment […]
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Business/FinancialDoD In New Framework Deals To Speed Production Of PrSM, THAAD Seekers, Various Subsystems
The Defense Department Wednesday morning announced additional framework agreements with Lockheed Martin [LMT], BAE Systems and Honeywell [HON] to quadruple production of Precision Strike Missiles (PrSM) and seekers for the […]
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Army To Begin Testing M1E3 Abrams This Summer, Eyes Potential Production Start Around Fall ‘27
- No Estimate From Military Officials On Future Percentage Of Low-Cost Munitions For DoD
- Army Officially Launches ‘Amazon-Like’ UAS Marketplace
- Lockheed Martin Rolls Out Low-Cost Containerized Grizzly Launcher
- Army Pursuing Budget Line Consolidation For C2 In FY ‘27, More Flexible Funding In FY ‘28
- Epirus, GD And Kodiak Unveil Autonomous Directed Energy System For Domestic C-UAS Use
- Recruitment And Retention Of Contracting Officers Key, As DAF Examines Incentives
- Arms Control Head Says Continued Weapons Modernization Will Grab China’s ‘Attention’
- Space Company Execs Outline Supply Chain Challenges
- State Department Arms Control Chief: “No discussion” On Atmospheric Testing
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Wednesday, March 25, 2026
- Army To Begin Testing M1E3 Abrams This Summer, Eyes Potential Production Start Around Fall ‘27
- No Estimate From Military Officials On Future Percentage Of Low-Cost Munitions For DoD
- Army Officially Launches ‘Amazon-Like’ UAS Marketplace
- Lockheed Martin Rolls Out Low-Cost Containerized Grizzly Launcher
- Army Pursuing Budget Line Consolidation For C2 In FY ‘27, More Flexible Funding In FY ‘28
- Epirus, GD And Kodiak Unveil Autonomous Directed Energy System For Domestic C-UAS Use
- Recruitment And Retention Of Contracting Officers Key, As DAF Examines Incentives
- Arms Control Head Says Continued Weapons Modernization Will Grab China’s ‘Attention’
- Space Company Execs Outline Supply Chain Challenges
- State Department Arms Control Chief: “No discussion” On Atmospheric Testing