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Honeywell Backs US Defense Buildout With $500M Investment

Honeywell Aerospace has announced a $500-million investment to bolster its position as a key supplier for the US Department of Defense.

27 March

Rojoef Manuel

Shield AI Grows Simulation Capabilities With Aechelon Technology Buyout

Shield AI has announced its plan to acquire California-based Aechelon Technology as it expands its autonomous systems portfolio.

27 March

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet First Class Parker Fitzgerald works at a computer in the Multi Domain Lab on Jan. 14, 2025 at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo. Cadets take courses in military strategy, doctrine, heritage and professionalism while also developing the skills required of an officer. Military education plays a critical role in preparing cadets to become warfighting officers ready to lead lethal warfighting teams in the Air Force or Space Force. (U.S Air Force Photo by Ray Bahner)

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Names First Partners in Data Centers for Military Bases

The US Army has conditionally selected Carlyle Group and CyrusOne to develop large-scale data centers at installations in Texas and Utah, advancing efforts to expand computing capacity for artificial intelligence.

27 March

Gold-toned microelectronic component used in diamond-based semiconductor research, part of Northrop’s effort to power advanced microchips.

Ethan M. Encarnacion

Northrop Explores Diamonds to Power Future Military Systems

Northrop is pushing into the next generation of microelectronics by powering them with an unlikely material: lab-grown diamonds.

27 March

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Speeds Up ‘Golden Fleet’ Push, Axes MUSV Prototype Effort

The US Navy is pivoting from a prototyping program to a faster procurement model for medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs), aiming to rapidly integrate autonomous boats into its "Golden Fleet" initiative.

27 March

“Coyote” supersonic sea-skimming target vehicle.

Christine Casimiro

US Navy Orders Northrop’s Coyote Sea-Skimming Targets for $127M

The US Navy has awarded Northrop Grumman a $127-million contract to supply the 18th full production batch of GQM-163A Coyote supersonic sea-skimming targets.

27 March

Firefly's Launch Control Center at Space Launch Complex 2 within the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.

Jodesz Gavilan

US Space Force Shrinks Launch Prep to Hours in New Test

The US Space Force has tested rapid launch timelines with Lockheed Martin, compressing payload processing and simulated liftoff into hours instead of days.

27 March

Thomas Global Systems showcases its M1A2 Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer.

Jodesz Gavilan

Thomas Global Demonstrates Abrams Virtual Trainer to US Army

Thomas Global Systems has demonstrated its Abrams Immersive Tactical Trainer to the US Army as part of efforts to expand virtual training capabilities for armored forces.

27 March