Hypersonics on the Hill: ARRW back in Air Force quiver, Army to seek new munitions
Army leaders also discussed the future of their non-hypersonic long-range missile options, including tests planned for a newer munition.
Air Force
Sentinel Restructuring an Early Focus for Meink
U.S. Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said on Thursday that the Northrop Grumman [NOC] LGM-35A Sentinel future ICBM has consumed the most time he has spent on any program thus […]
Independent Review Team on SDA Submits Report to Pentagon
On the docket for newly installed Pentagon acquisition chief, Michael Duffey, will be his review and implementation of the closely held recommendations of the DoD Independent Review Team (IRT) for […]
As Rutte formally unveils NATO 5% spending proposal, Hegseth says some allies ‘not quite there’
“We will decide, at the NATO summit, [on] the spending, and we already know we need to spend much, much more if we want to fulfill all these [capability] targets,” Rutte said on the sidelines of the defense ministerial.
EXCLUSIVE: Eyeing risk of radar ‘delays,’ Lockheed proposes new F-35 fuselage design
A letter from Lockheed Martin’s CEO to the Air Force, obtained by Breaking Defense, warns of “risks” to radar delivery schedule, raising questions about future lots.
Dassault, TATA Tie Up To Manufacture Rafale Fighter Jet’s Parts In India
Dassault Aviation, the French manufacturer of the Rafale fighter jet, has entered into a landmark partnership with Tata Advanced Systems Limited (TASL) to manufacture key components of the Rafale aircraft in India.This collaboration will see the establishment of a state-of-the-art production facility in Hyderabad, where for the first time ever, the complete fuselage of the Rafale fighter jet will
India’s Potential Acquisition of The Russian R-37M Air-To-Air Missile
India is reportedly considering the acquisition of Russia’s R-37M long-range hypersonic air-to-air missile for its Su-30MKI fighter fleet—a development that could significantly alter the balance of air power in South Asia, particularly after the high-profile Operation Sindoor, which showcased India’s ability to strike deep into hostile territory.The R-37M, also known by its NATO designation AA-13
Russia’s Su-57E Source Code Offer To India: A Strategic Disruption In The F-35 Fighter Race
In June 2025, Russia made a landmark proposal to India, offering its advanced Su-57E fifth-generation stealth fighter jet along with unprecedented access to the aircraft’s full source code. This move, reported by regional and defence sources, has significantly altered the dynamics of India’s ongoing search for a next-generation fighter, positioning Russia in direct competition with the United
HAL Refutes Report of Stalled GE414 Engine Deal, Flags It As Fake News, Says Negotiations On Track
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has firmly refuted recent media reports
suggesting that negotiations with General Electric (GE) for the local
production of GE414 engines have stalled.
In an official statement, HAL clarified that such reports are factually
incorrect and misleading, emphasising that negotiations with GE remain on
track and are progressing well.
The company also
Lockheed Martin Heralds Pick by Sweden for TPY-4 Radar
Sweden has become the third nation and the second Scandinavian country to pick the Lockheed Martin [LMT] TPY-4 phased array radar to improve air defense, the company said on Wednesday. […]