Why Anduril, RTX are pushing new ground-launched munition variants
“Over the past several months, it’s been very clear that the priority for” Pentagon and congressional leadership “is fixing our munitions gap,” said Anduril’s Diem Salmon.
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State clears Germany for $1.2 billion worth of AMRAAMs
The sale would cover up to 400 copies of the Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missile produced by defense giant RTX, which the Defense Security Cooperation Agency says will “provid[e] increased air-to-air capability for the German F-35 program” and oth…
RTX Confirms Airport Services Hit by Ransomware
The aerospace and defense giant has disclosed the cyberattack in a filing with the SEC.
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Air Force sees over two year delay for next-gen engines
The Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program is designing new engines that could power aircraft like the Air Force’s forthcoming F-47 stealth fighter.
Space Force begins testing of first OCX software blocks for GPS sats
A spokesperson for Space Operations Command (SpOC) explained that government-led testing now will commence, but that an updated operational acceptance date “is not yet available.”
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.
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B-52 radar upgrade faces new delays, GAO says
The Government Accountability Office’s annual weapon system assessment also found that the Air Force is moving to field a hypersonic attack cruise missile in 2027, despite delays driving a compressed flight testing schedule.
Navy inks $1.1B deal with RTX for Sidewinder production
The contract is the largest in the program’s history, according to Raytheon.
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.