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22 May

Arms

Lockheed Martin broke ground on a new Munitions Production Center in Troy, Alabama.

Lockheed Martin Breaks Ground on New THAAD Missile Plant in Alabama

Lockheed Martin has begun construction on a new missile production factory in Troy, Alabama, as the company moves to accelerate output of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptors amid rising global demand for air and missile defense systems.

22 May

Arms

A Romanian MIM-23 Hawk missile is fired from Capu Midia Training Area, Romania, July 19, 2017. The exercise was part of Tobruq Legacy, an air defense exercise where the U.S. and its NATO Allies and partners came together to enhance air defense in Eastern Europe by training together and sharing techniques and strategies. (U.S. Army Photo by Pfc. Nicholas Vidro)

Rojoef Manuel

US Approves FrankenSAM HAWK Support Package for Ukraine

The US State Department has authorized a $108.1-million support contract for Ukraine’s FrankenSAM HAWK missile systems.

21 May

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Ruta’s Next Evolution: A 2,000-Km Missile Built for Deep Strikes

The Ruta missile is being reborn for the third time, with Destinus moving ahead with plans for a long-range variant capable of reaching targets up to 2,000 kilometers away.

19 May

Air

Rojoef Manuel

US Greenlights $428M in Apache, Howitzer Support Deals for India

The US State Department has cleared potential military support deals worth a combined $428.2 million for India’s Apache rotary-wing aircraft and ultra-light howitzers.

19 May

Arms

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Firing From Every Angle: US Startup Introduces Rotating Counter-Drone Turret

A US startup is rethinking short-range drone defense with a rotating turret system designed to engage aerial threats across a full 360-degree field of fire.

18 May

Land

A U.S. Army Ranger Course student from Class 06-26 attacks an upright enemy target on the new Bayonet Assault Course during the Ranger Assessment Phase (RAP) April 21, 2026, at Fort Benning, Georgia. The quarter-mile course is a recent addition to the Malvesti Obstacle Course and was designed to rapidly instill grit and violence of action, preparing Rangers to close with and destroy the enemy in contested environments where modern technology may fail. (U.S. Army photo by Joey Rhodes II)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Builds New Bayonet Assault Course at Ranger School

The US Army Ranger School has introduced a new bayonet obstacle course at Fort Benning, Georgia, expanding its demanding combat preparatory pipeline.

13 May

Arms

211214-M-HB658-1322 GULF OF ADEN (Dec. 14, 2021) Amphibious transport dock ship USS Portland (LPD 27) conducts a high-energy laser weapon system demonstration on a static surface training target, Dec. 14, while sailing in the Gulf of Aden. During the demonstration, the Solid State Laser – Technology Maturation Laser Weapons System Demonstrator Mark 2 MOD 0 aboard Portland successfully engaged the training target. The photograph was captured utilizing a short wave infrared lens and optical filter. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Donald Holbert)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy Opens Laser Weapons Course for Sailors

The US Navy has launched a new training program for sailors operating laser weapons at its Directed Energy Systems Integration Laboratory in California.

12 May

Arms

Personnel targeting a drone with fire control-equipped weapon

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders More Fire Control Devices From SMARTSHOOTER

Israeli defense firm SMARTSHOOTER has signed a $10.7-million follow-on contract to provide its proprietary SMASH 2000LE fire control systems for the US Army, further expanding its position in the American market.

12 May

Arms

Cadets of the University of Guam’s U.S. Army Reserve Officer Training Corps view a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system assigned to Task Force Talon as part of leader development partnership at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. (U.S. Army Photo)

Rojoef Manuel

Lockheed Wins $407M Contract to Boost Guam’s Missile Defense System

The US Missile Defense Agency has awarded Lockheed Martin a $407-million contract modification to continue the development of the primary missile defense system in Guam.

11 May

Arms