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SpaceCSIS Suggests Deterrence Value of Disclosing More U.S. Counterspace Systems
The just released Space Threat Assessment 2025 by the Center for Strategic & International Studies’ (CSIS) Aerospace Security Project suggests a deterrence value in U.S. Space Force disclosure of more counterspace systems. […]
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ArmyArmy Looks To Boost GMLRS Production To 19,000 Rockets A Year Starting In FY ‘28
The Army has detailed plans to further ramp up Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) production, with an aim to build just over 19,000 rockets annually between fiscal year 2028 […]
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Air ForceLockheed Martin to Receive Sustainment Contract for FPS-117 Radars
The U.S. Air Force plans to award Lockheed Martin‘s [LMT] site near Syracuse a five-year contract for sustainment of the AN/FPS-117 Atmospheric Early Warning System (AEWS) radar, originally developed by […]
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Business/FinancialEarnings Up, Sales Dip At L3Harris In First Quarter
L3Harris Technologies [LHX] on Thursday posted strong first quarter earnings on lower corporate, divestiture, and business transformation costs, and higher operating earnings despite a slight drop in sales. Net income […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Martin Acquiring Amentum’s Rapid Solutions Business For $360 Million
Lockheed Martin [LMT] and Amentum [AMTM] on Wednesday said they have reached a deal for Amentum to sell its engineering and technology-focused Rapid Solutions business to Lockheed for $360 million […]
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Business/FinancialGD Opens 2025 With Strong Results Led By Aerospace
Just as it closed 2024, General Dynamics [GD] opened 2025 financial results with double-digit top and bottom-line increases powered by gains across its operating segments, in particular Aerospace which benefited […]
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CongressNo. 2 Senate Democrat, Senior Defense Appropriator Durbin Won’t Seek Reelection
Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), the no. 2 Senate Democrat and a senior defense appropriator, announced Wednesday he will not seek reelection in 2026. Durbin’s decision is likely to set off […]
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Unmanned SystemsSaronic Adds Mirage And Cipher To Small Autonomous Surface Vessel Offerings
Autonomous surface vessel (ASV) developer Saronic said Wednesday it has created two new larger small unmanned surface vessel designs, boosting the range and cargo capacities of its small ASV offerings. […]
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Navy/USMCLockheed Martin Nabs $180 Million To Convert Three F-35s To Test Variant
Naval Air Systems Command (NAVAIR) awarded Lockheed Martin [LMT] a $180 million modification on April 21 to support converting three F-35 aircraft to a test variant. The contract announcement said […]
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Business/FinancialLockheed Will Leverage NGAD Investment For F-35+ To Approach 6th Gen Aircraft At Half Cost
Despite losing out on a potential new franchise aircraft program, Lockheed Martin [LMT] will leverage its investments in the Air Force’s Next-Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) platform for upgrades of its […]
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