Army eyes new program, test with Castelion’s Blackbeard hypersonic missile in 2026
“If we can build this better, faster, cheaper, both sides should be rewarded for that,” said Bryon Hargis, Castelion’s founder and CEO.
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RTX, Shield AI announce new partnership for drone & counter-drone tech
Shield’s “Hivemind” autonomy software will go on an undisclosed “operational weapon,” while Shield’s ViDAR sensor software will go on Raytheon’s MTS multi-sensor turret to help in tracking and targeting incoming enemy drones.
Today’s innovative military systems must have rapid production capacity
[Sponsored] Enhancing combat-proven systems with new capabilities to address evolving threats can meet demand.
Missile Defense Agency takes delivery of first THAAD radar to track hypersonics
The upgraded AN/TPY-2 radar uses a Gallium Nitride semiconductor that allows it a longer range, enabling an interceptor to launch early enough to hit a hypersonic missile before its starts maneuvering, according to the company.
The Autonomous Artillery Revolution: Reshaping Modern Firepower
The battlefield is undergoing a quiet revolution as artillery sheds its human crews. Driven by the harsh realities of modern conflict and the critical need for survivability, autonomous fire support systems are rapidly moving from concept to reality. T…
Raytheon, Nightwing to Pay $8.4 Million in Settlement Over Cybersecurity Failures
The US government says defense contractor Raytheon and Nightwing agreed to pay $8.4 million to settle False Claims Act allegations.
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Raytheon, Tawazun sign term sheet to bring Coyote counter-UAS production to UAE
The US Mission to the UAE said that the term sheet signing was an “exciting step” and that the coproduction “strengthens the security of our countries and enhances our economic cooperation.”
Lessons from Red Sea action spurring investment and innovation in missile defense
[Sponsored] The demand for rocket motors for missiles is acute, with steps being taken to expand domestic production that includes more international cooperation.
Raytheon team demos new DeepStrike autonomous launcher at Army experiment
The team, which includes Forterra and Oshkosh, used the Project Convergence Capstone 5 experiment to fire a Joint Reduced Range Rocket training round that is currently in source selection.
New plug-and-play AI can protect pilots of non-stealth planes: Raytheon
The upgrade allows existing radar warning receivers to analyze unfamiliar signals in real time — fast enough to warn the pilot if it’s an enemy radar locking on. “It could go on any kind of F-16” or a wide range of other aircraft, Raytheon Vice Preside…