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HUNTSVILLE, Alabama—Army leaders often say they want to stop using million-dollar missiles to shoot down thousand-dollar drones. One of the solutions may be cheap munitions the service already has.While the Army is leading an interagency task force to source dedicated counter-drone systems, the Capability Program Executive for ammunition and energetics is taking a look at the Army’s existing rounds to make them capable of shooting down much smaller targets.“We all know how important missiles are to the fight. We see it in the news. But there’s also a point where missiles can’t get after every munition, every threat, so we…

Raytheon’s AN/TPY-2 radar with a fully GaN populated array supports hypersonic missile defence. Credit: RTX. Raytheon has gained more funds to develop the AN/TPY-2 radar system, used as the sensor layer of THAAD air defence systems Its efficacy is demonstrated against ballistic missiles amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East But this latest modification will likely focus on new methods of tracking hypersonic weapons earlier The US Department of War has allocated $773.5m to Raytheon for further research and development of the Army Navy Transportable Radar Surveillance Control Model 2 (AN/TPY-2) radar system on 26 March 2026. Serving as…

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI) has achieved a landmark milestone in India’s aerospace sector by successfully delivering indigenously developed, high-performance superalloy cast sticks to Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). These specialised materials are specifically engineered for use in critical aero-engine applications, marking a significant leap forward in the domestic production of advanced metallurgical components.The superalloys possess exceptional strength and heat resistance, enabling them to endure extreme operating temperatures encountered in high-performance jet engines. This capability ensures reliability and longevity under the severe conditions of modern fighter aircraft propulsion systems.A key milestone in this development is MIDHANI’s certification from the Centre for…

NY Post Four weeks after the United States and Israel launched their combined assault on Iran’s clerical regime, the war has reached a tipping point. Source link

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan duo of senators are seeking to codify President Donald Trump’s limitations on poorly performing defense contractors, introducing new legislation today that would restrict companies’ ability to conduct share buybacks, issue dividends and raise executive compensation. The bipartisan bill — titled Prioritizing the Warfighter in Defense Contracting Act of 2026 and cosponsored by Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and Josh Hawley, R-Mo. — would make the restrictions laid out by Trump’s January executive order the default unless the Pentagon submits a waiver stating that the company is meeting schedule and performance requirements. Specifically, it would forbid defense contractors…

SAN FRANCISCO — American society is becoming increasingly apathetic to major cyberattacks, and the U.S. has still not achieved a hardline strategy to deter foreign adversaries and their hacker operatives, former NSA and Cyber Command leaders said Tuesday.“I think we’ve become numb to it,” said retired Gen. Paul Nakasone, who served as director of Cyber Command and NSA from 2018 to 2024. He was joined on stage at an RSAC Conference discussion with other retired officials who held the dual-hatted role over the years, including Gen. Keith Alexander, Adm. Mike Rogers and, most recently, Gen. Tim Haugh.“I think we continue…

A screengrab of the ground based Rapid Sentry air defence system firing an LMM. Credit: RAF website. The Iran War has exposed longstanding gaps in the UK’s military capability But it has not stopped the armed forces from deploying innovative systems and tactics, particularly in the C-UAS segment Airforce Technology explores all known platforms, systems and equipment sent to the Near and Middle East for intercepting Iranian strikes The UK Government response to Iranian strikes has come under intense scrutiny since the US and Israeli campaign against the Islamic Republic began at the end of February. Some observers have suggested…

Prime Toolings, a leading innovator in advanced propulsion technologies, recently conducted a critical test of its Rotating Detonation Engine (RDE) prototype at a state-of-the-art facility.This evaluation aimed to meticulously track and analyse the performance metrics of a client’s customised model, marking a significant milestone in the development of next-generation aerospace propulsion systems.The test took place in a specialised high-pressure combustion chamber designed to simulate real-world operational conditions. Engineers at Prime Toolings utilised an array of sensors, including high-speed pressure transducers and optical diagnostics, to capture data on detonation wave propagation, thrust output, and fuel efficiency. The client’s model, optimised for…

Bart Marcois, American Greatness Stop the Sejjil at its source: cripple the Jajarm aluminum-powder plant, and Iran’s fast-launch missile program runs out of fuel before it can threaten U.S…. Source link

BRUSSELS — NATO officials have identified up to $145 billion in shared munition and air defense requirements across member-states, with Secretary General Mark Rutte vowing to push weapon production as a top priority at the next NATO summit. That figure, likely to be applauded by US and European defense executives, was released as part of NATO’s Annual 2025 Report presented this week in Brussels.  Last year represented the first time that all NATO countries met or exceeded the 2 percent benchmark on defense spending, Rutte revealed during a press conference on March 26, something he largely attributed to US President…