Lockheed feels financial pinch from F-35 upgrade, contract delays
Lockheed Martin expects to deliver dozens more jets than usual starting in 2025 as it works through a backlog.
Europe
Russia flaunts doomsday weapons to curb Western support for Ukraine
This year has seen President Vladimir Putin repeatedly brandish the nuclear sword.
No pilots, all cargo: Airbus tests loading of autonomous helicopter
The nose of this autonomous variant of the UH-72 Lakota will open up, allowing weapons or larger pieces of cargo to be front-loaded into the helicopter.
AeroVironment pitches Army drone for quick battlefield changes
AeroVironment says its P550 drone will be able to be adapted in less than five minutes by popping old units out and putting new ones in.
Sending THAAD to Israel adds to strain on US Army, leaders say
The top two Army leaders said the THAAD deployment also adds potential delays in modernizing the service’s missile defense systems.
US to send missile defense system and troops to Israel
That announcement comes as Iran has warned Washington to keep American military forces out of Israel.
MacDill dodges major storm damage as people, planes remain evacuated
MacDill officials consider the base fortunate to have avoided the worst of the storm, but ordered personnel not to return for now while roads are cleared.
Lockheed names software specialist as new head of F-35 jet program
The change comes as software troubles with the F-35's Technology Refresh 3 program led to a year-long delivery halt for the Joint Strike Fighter.
France kicks off development of wingman drone for Rafale fighter jet
The stealthy wingman drone will be operated directly from the Rafale cockpit, the Armed Forces Ministry said.
Air Force picks seven new possible homes for KC-46A Pegasus
The Air Force's newest refueling tanker will soon have a home hub.
Anduril lands $250 million Pentagon contract for drone defense system
DOD will buy 500 Roadrunner interceptors as well as the Anduril’s portable Pulsar electronic-warfare, counter-drone capability, the firm told Defense News.
MacDill AFB evacuates planes and people as Hurricane Milton approaches
Hurricane Milton intensified to a Category 5 storm Monday as it passed through the Gulf of Mexico, and follows a strike from Hurricane Helene last month.
Can the Air Force make its next-gen fighter jet cheaper than the F-35?
The Air Force wants to keep its next-generation fighter jet affordable without sacrificing capability. Some analysts warn it can't be done.
Pentagon taps commercial vendors for low-cost, throwaway drones
Officials at the Defense Innovation Unit plan to hold a live flyoff demonstration as soon as December to evaluate the proposed systems.
Iran fires missiles at Israel
The Israeli military says Iran has fired missiles at Israel and is warning Israelis to shelter in place.
Here’s what caused an Air Force F-16 jet crash off South Korea
Without a working attitude indicator and mired in thick cloud cover, the F-16 pilot found it difficult to ensure he was flying away from the ocean.
Air Force awards Lockheed $3.2B multiyear missile contract
The Pentagon aims to maximize industry's ability to produce vital weapons like the Joint Air-to-Surface Standoff Missile and Long Range Anti-Ship Missile.
