USN NAVAIR Looks for New Dual-Role Anti-Radiation Missile
The US Navy’s NAVAIR has published an RFI for a new anti-radiation missile with a longer range and the capability to engage enemy AEW&C within two years.
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Navy / Maritime
Air
Weapon / Missile
Logistics
Simulator / AI / Drill/ Software
Regional / Strategy
Iran, China and Russia Drill Amid US Tanker Activity
Maritime Security Belt unfolds as US tanker and ISR activity persists, highlighting escalation dynamics shaped by Iran’s geography and asymmetric capabilities.
Air
Unmanned Systems
DARPA’s LongShot UAV Gets X-68A Designation Prior to Flight
LongShot, aiming to introduce air-to-air missile tractor UAVs that can be air-launched, received the X-68 designation shortly before the start of flight tests.
Air
Weapon / Missile
US Gives Designations to Three New Mini Cruise Missiles
The US has given designations to its three new mini cruise missiles -Barracuda 500, Rusty Dagger, and Black Arrow- to provide long range with minimal size.
Air
Investment
Engine and Transmission
Patria begins final assembly of F135 engines in Finland
Patria and Pratt & Whitney have launched final assembly for F135 engines, marking a key industrial milestone as Helsinki prepares to induct the F-35A.
Navy / Maritime
PCU John F. Kennedy completes builder’s sea trials milestone
The US Navy completed builder’s sea trials for John F. Kennedy, marking a key milestone in the Ford-class transition as acceptance-phase risks come into focus.
Air
Expo and Air Show
Indonesia spreads fighter risk beyond US suppliers
Indonesia is reshaping its airpower roadmap by spreading procurement risk across France, ROK and other partners, reducing exposure to US political constraints.
Country
Pentagon lays its contingency plans against shut down
The Senate approved the budget deal, but the House's delays led to a partial shutdown, which made the Pentagon spell out how to run without budget and funds.
Air
Modernisation
Boeing wins $2.8bn F-15K upgrade contract for ROKAF
The US Air Force has awarded Boeing a $2.8bn FMS contract to modernise South Korea’s F-15K fleet, covering system design and long-term upgrades through 2037.
Air
Israel moves to expand AH-64E Apache Guardian attack fleet
Israel has requested 30 AH-64E Apache helicopters under a $3.8bn US FMS case, strengthening its attack helicopter fleet and interoperability with US forces.
Land
Logistics
Unmanned Systems
AEVEX Pitches Containerised UAV Production Line for Field
US-based AEVEX has developed ForgeX, a containerised production line to carry over the production from centralised facilities to the field level with ease.
Navy / Maritime
Weapon / Missile
Engine and Transmission
US Navy Might Shift Towards Rocket Propulsion for HALO
HALO programme, which aims for hypersonic missiles for ASuW missions, might be reborn in the form of a rocket-powered hypersonic missile to reduce risks.
Navy / Maritime
Modernisation
Spain’s F-100 frigates cleared for $1.7bn US upgrade
The US State Department has approved a possible $1.7bn Foreign Military Sale to modernise Spain’s F-100 frigates, covering AEGIS, sensors and combat systems.
Air
Weapon / Missile
Unmanned Systems
Expo and Air Show
Shield AI and LIG Nex1 Sign Deal to Arm V-BAT VTOL UAV
Shield AI and ROK’s LIG Nex1 signed a deal for the integration of L-MDM lightweight missiles on the V-BAT tail-sitting VTOL UAV during the UMEX 2026 exhibition.
