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Lockheed ramps up THAAD interceptor output with new framework deal and Camden facility
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Feb 02, 2026 Lockheed Martin has signed a new framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War that aims to quadruple annual production of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from 96 to 400 units. The multi year arrangement is intended to expand the supply of missile defense interceptors available to the U.S. military and allied customers amid rising global demand. The company will also break ground on a new Munitions Acceleration Center in Camden, Arkansas to support the production ram ... read more |
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US to launch $12-bn critical minerals stockpile to ease China relianceWashington, United States (AFP) Feb 2, 2026 The United States is expected to launch a critical minerals stockpile with $12 billion in initial funding, a White House official confirmed Monday, as Washington seeks to lower reliance on China for rare earths and other resources. ... more 
Japan, Philippines agree military resupply dealManila (AFP) Jan 15, 2026 The Philippines and Japan on Thursday signed an agreement allowing for the resupply of fuel and ammunition to each other's forces, the latest in a series of pacts aimed at countering China's regional assertiveness. ... more 
Cyviz awarded two classified NATO defense contracts for mission critical visualization systemsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Jan 01, 2026 Cyviz, a provider of immersive visualization systems and collaborative mission operations platforms, has been awarded two classified defense contracts by the North Atlantic Treaty Organization aimed ... more
Japan govt approves record budget, including for defenceTokyo (AFP) Dec 26, 2025 The Japanese government approved a record budget for the upcoming fiscal year on Friday, to pay for everything from bigger defence spending to ballooning social security costs as inflation persists. ... more |
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Croatia reintroduces conscription to boost defenceZagreb (AFP) Oct 24, 2025 Croatian lawmakers on Friday voted to reintroduce mandatory military service to boost the Balkan nation's defence, in response to rising global tension and conflicts including Russia's invasion of Ukraine. ... more 
Artillery shell detonates over California highway, striking patrol carWashington DC (UPI) Oct 20, 2025 An artillery shell fired during a Marine Corps demonstration on Saturday detonated prematurely over California's Interstate 5, striking a California Highway Patrol vehicle with debris, authorities said. ... more 
Vance event honoring Marines criticized as a 'dangerous' show of forceWashington DC (UPI) Oct 19, 2025 As protesters marched against the Trump administration on Saturday, Vice President JD Vance took the stage at an event and live artillery demonstration at Camp Pendleton in California, honoring the 250th anniversary of the U.S. Marine Corps. ... more 
Lockheed Martin to Develop IFPC 2nd Interceptor for U.S. Army Air and Missile DefenseWashington DC (SPX) Oct 17, 2025 Lockheed Martin has received an Integrated Fires Protection Capability (IFPC) 2nd Interceptor Other Transaction Authority (OTA) Project Agreement from the U.S. Army, marking a major advancement in a ... more 
Australia must deploy 'unconventional' means to deter China, Russia: APSISydney (AFP) Oct 15, 2025 Australia must learn from past guerrilla insurgencies and adopt an "unconventional deterrence" policy in facing down threats from China, Russia and elsewhere, one of the country's leading think tanks said Wednesday. ... more |
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EU 'must respond' to Russia's 'hybrid warfare': von der Leyen
Strasbourg, France Oct 8, 2025 EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Wednesday said Europe must ramp up its defences to deter Russia's "hybrid warfare", after a catalogue of air incursions, cyber attacks and damage to undersea cables. "These incidents are calculated to linger in the twilight of deniability. This is not random harassment. It is a coherent and escalating campaign," the European Commission head said in a speech to EU lawmakers. "Two incidents are coincidence, but three, five, 10 - this is a deliberate and targeted ... read more 
U.S.military ramps up tech capabilities to improve effectivenessWashington DC (UPI) Sep 25, 2025 The U.S. military is deploying a real-time cybersecurity system to ensure its soldiers, sailors, air and space personnel have technological superiority over the nation's adversaries. ... more |
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VA uses $84M in grant funding to help homeless veterans; Pentagon disbands advisory committee on women in militaryWashington DC (UPI) Sep 24, 2025 The Trump administration has terminated the nearly 75-year-old advisory committee aimed at encouraging and retaining women in the armed forces over accusations of promoting a "divisive feminist agenda," Pentagon officials said. ... more
Brazil, Chile sign defense agreementWashington DC (UPI) Sep 18, 2025 Brazil and Chile signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen defense cooperation, focusing on technological development, military equipment manufacturing and logistics modernization. ... more 
Ukraine says needs $120 bn for defence in 2026Kyiv, Ukraine (AFP) Sept 13, 2025 Ukraine said Saturday that it needed at least $120 billion next year to fight Russia's invasion, and would need a similar amount to maintain its military, even if the war ended. ... more
Hegseth targets beards, facial hair with military 'grooming standard'Washington DC (UPI) Sep 15, 2025 U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is targeting beards and facial hair in the military to establish a new "grooming standard," as the Pentagon announced Monday that leadership will be required to conduct a review of how service member grooming practices have changed over the past decade. ... more 
Beijing shows off drones, missiles and lasers in military paradeBeijing (AFP) Sept 3, 2025 Underwater drones, massive missiles and laser weapons dazzled crowds on Wednesday at a major military parade in Beijing, a show of strength for China as frictions with Washington simmer. ... more |
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