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Leidos’ new Low-Cost Containerized Munitions (LCCM) is expected to significantly enhance the country’s ground-launched combat capability. Image: Leidos

Pentagon signs deals with industry to rapidly field 10,000 low-cost missiles

Through the framework agreements, Anduril, CoAspire, Zone 5 Technologies and Leidos will scale production to deliver thousands of missiles within just three years.

2 days ago By Mikayla Easley

A B-52H Stratofortress assigned to the 419th Flight Test Squadron is undergoes pre-flight procedures at Edwards Air Force Base, California, Aug. 8, 2020. The aircraft conducted a captive-carry flight test of the AGM-183A Air-launched Rapid Response Weapon Instrumented Measurement Vehicle 2 at the Point Mugu Sea Range off the Southern California coast. (Air Force photo by Giancarlo Casem)

Air Force wants to develop follow-on to ARRW hypersonic missile

The Air Force's budget request for fiscal 2027 also shows that it wants to begin development of an Air-Launched Ballistic Missile to complement other hypersonic weapons.

4 days ago By Mikayla Easley

The U.S. Capitol building dome is seen through spring flowers on March 30, 2026, in Washington, DC. (Photo by J. David Ake/Getty Images)

House Foreign Affairs Committee considers proposals to speed up U.S. weapons exports

Senior committee staff previewed newly proposed foreign military sales and financing reforms scheduled for markup this week.

5 days ago By Brandi Vincent

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in front of a map of Trump’s proposed “Golden Dome” missile defense system in the Oval Office at the White House on May 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

CBO estimates Golden Dome-like missile shield could cost $1.2T over 2 decades

The newest cost projection comes from a "notional" missile defense architecture that includes systems outlined in the current plan for Golden Dome.

5 days ago By Mikayla Easley

Lt. Gen. Heath Collins, director of the Missile Defense Agency prepares before the House Armed Services Subcommittee FY27 missile defense and missile defeat programs and activities hearing in the Rayburn House office Building on April 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Luke Johnson/Getty Images)

Missile Defense Agency looks to demo hypersonic weapon interceptor in 2027

If the demonstration is successful, Project Maverick could lead MDA to fielding an interim counter-hypersonic weapon until the Glide Phase Interceptor is delivered in the 2030s.

6 days ago By Mikayla Easley

Army awards deal to AV for new Switchblade 400 kamikaze drone to support LASSO program

The Army has awarded AeroVironment a prototype agreement for the drone maker’s latest Switchblade variant.

May 4, 2026 By Jon Harper

Army looks to quadruple procurement for Precision Strike Missile in 2027

The Army's request comes amid concerns over the Pentagon draining its weapon stockpiles during Operation Epic Fury.

Apr 7, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

(Photo courtesy of U.S. Central Command)

Centcom commander says ‘hundreds’ of U.S. drones are involved in Iran war

U.S. Central Command launched more LUCAS drones against Iran.

Apr 7, 2026 By Jon Harper

Air Force wants almost $1B to buy first CCA drones in 2027

If approved by lawmakers, the Air Force's budget request would kick off procurement of CCA Increment 1.

Apr 6, 2026 By Mikayla Easley

Lumberjack drone (Photo Credit: Northrop Grumman)

Army tests autonomous strike drone featuring AI-enabled targeting capabilities

During the recent Operation Lethal Eagle, Northrop Grumman demonstrated its new Lumberjack drone and its ability to conduct autonomous target detection via the Maven Smart System.

Apr 1, 2026 By Mikayla Easley