US Defense Department

Mar- 2023 -

23 March

US Navy Requests $3.6B for Conventional Prompt Strike Rounds: Report

The US Navy has requested $3.6 billion to fund the production and delivery of 64 Conventional Prompt Strike all-up rounds over five years.

Jan- 2023 -

27 January

Americas

Ronald Watkins

Textron to Provide Multi-Engine Training System Aircraft for US Navy

The US has contracted Textron Aviation to produce and deliver 10 T-54A multi-engine training system aircraft for the US Navy.

Dec- 2022 -

14 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

DARPA Funds Next Phase of Active Flow Control X-Plane

The US Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency has announced it is funding the Aurora Flight Sciences’ active flow control (AFC)-based aircraft development phases 2 and 3.

8 December

Asia Pacific

Inder Singh Bisht

US Defense Bill Includes $12 Billion Military Boost for Taiwan

The final draft of the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act includes up to $12 billion in security assistance to Taiwan over the next five years.

Nov- 2022 -

29 November

Drones - Latest News, Features & Expert Opinion

Inder Singh Bisht

Rafael Drone Dome Wins Pentagon Approval

The US Department of Defense has approved Rafael’s Drone Dome counter-drone system to compete for future contracts following a demonstration.

9 November

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

Pentagon Launches Hypersonic Test Bed Project for Weapons Development

The Department of Defense has launched a multi-party project to ramp up its hypersonic weapons testing capacity.

Oct- 2022 -

27 October

Americas

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

US Receives First Flight Software for Next-Gen Missile Interceptor

Lockheed Martin has delivered the first flight software package for the Next Generation Interceptor to the US Defense Department.

13 October

Europe

rocket is launched from a truck-mounted multiple rocket launcher towards Russian positions in Kharkiv

Inder Singh Bisht

NATO Planning Ukraine’s Transition From Soviet to Western Weapons: Report

NATO will discuss a long-term strategy to rebuild Ukraine’s defense industry and bring the country closer to the alliance in training and equipment.

5 October

Americas

A student pilot flies a T-6A Texan II during a training sortie near Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas

Alie Peter Neil Galeon

USAF Launches Pilot-Tailored ‘Ready Airman Training’

The US Air Force introduced a new Ready Airman Training program for pilots, equipping them with vital skills during critical missions at home and abroad.

5 October

Americas