The U.S. Navy Embarks on Modular Torpedo Launchers
The FY2026 budget for the U.S. Navy includes funding for the development of a containerised launcher for Mk48 heavyweight torpedoes intended for USVs.
USA News
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Air
Bilateral Relations
Israel Urges Congress to Block F-35 Sale to Türkiye
A senior Israeli official told Breitbart News that selling F-35A Lightning IIs to Türkiye would endanger Israel and said Congress must act to stop it.
Navy / Maritime
Sensors
Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7 Radars for Japan’s ASEV
Lockheed Martin announced first AN/SPY-7(V)1 AESA radars to be used on the Japanese Maritime Self-Defence Force’s future ASEV destroyers have been delivered.
Land
Unmanned Systems
E/W
U.S. Army Works on a Decoy to Mimic Helicopters
The U.S. Army is planning for a fixed-wing UAV to mimic the radar signature of attack or transport helicopters to add a layer of deception to operations.
Air
USAF Rushes A-10 CAS Aircraft Retirement to FY2026
Originally aiming for the end of this decade, the USAF is pushing to retire the remaining A-10 CAS aircraft in the FY2026 budget, signalling early retirement.
Weapon / Missile
USN Launches AIM-260 JATM BVRAAM Procurement for FY2026
The U.S. Navy will start procuring the new AIM-260A JATM beyond-visual range air-to-air missile from Fiscal Year 2026 to succeed AIM-120 AMRAAM missiles.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
USN Cuts Down SM-6 Block IB’s Development Funding
The U.S. Navy has reduced the funding for the SM-6 Block IB air defence/hypersonic anti-surface warfare missile significantly in the 2026 budget plan.
Analysis
Land
Navy / Maritime
Air
Space
Ammunition
Sensors
Engine and Transmission
US Unveils Record $961.6B Defence Budget for FY2026
In its FY2026 plan to oppose China's strategic posture, the Pentagon puts hypersonic missile defence, long-range deterrence, and air dominatio priorities.
Ammunition
US Sells Munitions Guidance Kits and Munitions to Israel
US State Department announced that it decided to sell Munitions Guidance Kits and Munitions Support and related equipment for an estimated cost of $510 million.
Bilateral Relations
US Envoy to Turkiye: S-400, F-35, CAATSA to be Solved Soon
US Ambassador to Turkiyestated that a new era in bilateral relations is ahead, and that the issues of S-400, F-35, and CAATSA will be resolved by 2025.
Air
Logistics
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
AW139 Helicopter Completes First Autonomous Flight
In May, Honeywell and Near Earth Autonomy flew a Leonardo AW139 without a pilot for the first time in Arizona. This was part of the USMC’s logistics program.
Space
Sensors
The US Tests LRDR to Distinguish Actual Warheads and Decoys
The combined flight test at Clear Space Force Station demonstrated that the radar can distinguish actual warheads from decoys at a long distance.
Regional / Strategy
Defence Politics
FY2026 US Budget Shifts to PAC-3 and Hypersonic Focus
Pentagon’s FY2026 budget reflects a shift toward missile stockpiling, drone investment, and hypersonic arms as global threats reshape U.S. defence priorities.
Air
Bilateral Relations
Defence Politics
Turkiye Prioritises Missile and Air Defence Systems
Iran’s hypersonic missiles breaching Israel’s air shield after retaliating for an Israeli strike has made layered defence Türkiye’s new strategic priority.
