Defense
Military posture, procurement, alliances, and defense policy.
Quantum Cyber launches Quantum Drones Corporation
Quantum Cyber said it formed Quantum Drones Corporation as a wholly owned Nevada subsidiary to pursue U.S. defense procurement opportunities in autonomous drone warfare, counter-UAS and homeland security, and named Peter O’Rourke and Robert Liscouski to leadership roles.
L3Harris delivers multimission robotic systems to the Australian Defense Force
L3Harris has delivered T4 and T7 multimission robotic systems to the Australian Defence Force for explosive ordnance disposal and other high-risk tasks. The delivery follows a 2023 contract for up to 80 robotic EOD systems and adds to the company’s ongoing support in Australia.
Raytheon wins ONR contract for software-defined radar development
RTX said Raytheon won an Office of Naval Research contract to further develop software-defined radar capability for next-generation naval radars. Reuters also reported the award.
US says its forces launched 'self-defense strikes' against Iran
CENTCOM says U.S. forces carried out self-defense strikes after Iranian missiles, drones and small boats targeted three U.S. destroyers in the Strait of Hormuz.
US to close its flagship Gaza mission as Trump plan stalls
Reuters reported that the Trump administration is preparing to close the U.S.-run Gaza coordination center in Israel and shift its functions to a broader international mission. The Board of Peace denied the closure report.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon will withdraw about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany over the next six to 12 months, according to U.S. officials and Reuters reporting.
US military commanders to brief Trump on military options against Iran
Top U.S. military officials are expected to brief President Trump on military options against Iran, according to Reuters and Axios reporting.
Canada confirmed as host country for NATO-linked defence bank headquarters
Canada’s finance ministry says participating countries unanimously supported Canada as the future host country for the DSRB headquarters.
Rogers says FY27 defense budget reflects the true cost of deterrence
House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers said the Pentagon's FY27 budget request reflects the true cost of American deterrence during a hearing on Tuesday.
Lockheed Martin says F-16 development delays hurt Q1 earnings
Lockheed Martin said F-16 development delays and production issues hurt first-quarter earnings, with Reuters and Aviation Week both highlighting the impact.
Babcock extends UK Royal Navy support contract
Babcock says it has agreed a two-year extension to the Future Maritime Support Programme with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Babcock extends Future Maritime Support Program with UK MOD
Babcock says it has agreed a two-year extension to its Future Maritime Support Programme with the UK Ministry of Defence.
Trump gives Iran 48 hours to open Strait of Hormuz as search continues for missing US pilot
Trump gave Iran 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz while U.S. forces continued searching for a missing American pilot, according to AP and corroborating reports.