Here’s the role that space-based interceptors will play in Golden Dome
[Sponsored] A key advantage of SBIs is they can defeat missile threats earlier in their trajectory.
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DARPA picks Bell Textron to build runway-independent X-Plane
Bell will now proceed in DARPA’s Speed and Runway Independent Technologies program, which has eliminated Aurora Flight Sciences from the running.
15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site
Today’s Department of Defense release highlights not just a military operation, but decades of foresight, innovation, and strategic discipline. 🔹 Engineering & Intelligence Combined What began in 2009 with the Defense Threat Reduction Agency’s monitoring of Iran’s Fordow site evolved into a cutting-edge capability. The 30,000‑lb GBU‑57 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) was precisely engineered—tested hundreds […]
15 Years in the Making: U.S. Precision Strike on Iran’s Fortified Nuclear Site was originally published on Global Security Review.
Sentinel ICBM first flight date now in flux, Air Force says
The troubled ICBM program was supposed to fly for the first time in 2026, but now the Air Force says that the date is unknown.
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.
Northrop Grumman pumps $50M into Firefly for medium launch vehicle
“With a 16 metric ton to orbit capability, Eclipse is a sweet spot for programs like NSSL Lane 1 and a natural fit to launch proliferated constellations,” said Firefly CEO Jason Kim.
Space Force FORGEing ahead with missile warning ground system
Space Systems Command (SSC) in recent weeks has issued a flurry of contracts for the key hardware and software “thrusts” that make up the FORGE program, following a restructuring in 2023 that broke the effort into more manageable pieces.
Air Force now expects Sentinel ICBMs will ‘predominantly’ need new silos
“Part of the requirements, initially — ten years ago when this program was started — was to reuse the holes, the missile holes at the launch facilities,” said Air Force Gen. Thomas Bussiere. “Shockingly enough, if we look at it, that may not be the ans…
Defense Tech Market Q1 2025: Strong Backlogs and Strategic Programs Drive Resilience Amid Tariff Headwinds
The first quarter of 2025 showcased the continued strength and strategic depth of the U.S. defense technology sector. Leading defense contractors posted resilient results supported by deep order backlogs, strong demand for next-generation platforms, an…
DefenseTech Brief | April 21, 2025
This week’s DefenseTech Brief captures a defense landscape in flux—driven by urgent needs for missile defense, advanced autonomy, and sovereign production capabilities. Across domains and continents, governments and industries are accelerating the inte…