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19 September

San Diego, California, USA - September 24, 2022: A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster sits on the Tarmac during the 2022 Miramar Airshow.

US Army Orders More FMTV Vehicles From Oshkosh

Oshkosh Defense has signed a $72.9-million contract to deliver additional Family of Medium Tactical Vehicles A2 for the US Army.

19 September

Christine Casimiro

US Indicts Chinese Aerospace Employee for Spear Phishing Attack

The US DOJ indicted an employee from a Chinese state-owned aerospace and defense company, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), for multi-year spear phishing attacks against US agencies, research universities, and private companies.

19 September

Joe Saballa

US Air Force F-16 Radar Orders Hit $1.6B With New Purchase

The US Air Force has increased its order for modern F-16 radars through a new $16.7-million contract with Northrop Grumman.

19 September

Rojoef Manuel

Intel Bags $3B for Military-Grade Microchip Production in US

American tech giant Intel has secured $3 billion in direct funding to support local manufacturing of semiconductors for the US military.

19 September

The U.S. Navy accepted the delivery of the latest Ship to Shore Connector (SSC), LCAC 110, from Textron Systems on Sept. 6. This new addition to the fleet signifies a substantial enhancement in the Navy’s amphibious capabilities, providing a vital asset for rapid deployment and logistical support.

Rojoef Manuel

Textron Hands Over Latest Ship-to-Shore Hovercraft to US Navy

Textron Systems has delivered the US Navy’s latest Ship-to-Shore Connector as part of the Landing Craft Air Cushion modernization program.

19 September

Joe Saballa

Honeywell Unveils AI-Enabled System for Countering Drone Swarms

Honeywell has launched an innovative artificial intelligence-enabled solution designed to neutralize unmanned aerial system swarms.

18 September

A pair of F-35 Lightning IIs pass under the sun while doing maneuvers to the Eglin Air Force Base runway

Charles S. Corcoran

Will Budget Cuts Compromise the US Air Force’s Air Superiority?

Without a focus on air superiority, the US risks losing its strategic advantage, undermining joint military operations, and ceding air control to adversaries.

18 September

Kongsberg's Naval Strike Missile (NSM) is seen front and center, launching from the left. A jet of red-orange flame streaks from its back. The background is a deep blue ocean, with a cloudless sky farther back.

Inder Singh Bisht

Kongsberg to Produce NSM, JSM Missiles at Virginia Facility

Kongsberg Defence & Aerospace is building a new missile production facility in the US to cater to rising global demand amid conflicts in Eastern Europe and the Middle East.

18 September

Joe Saballa

Leidos’ Enduring Shield Intercepts Drone, Cruise Missile in Flight Test

Leidos announced Tuesday that its Enduring Shield ground-based mobile weapon system successfully intercepted drone and cruise missile targets during its latest flight test.

18 September