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13 May

Accelint, Vitesse Merge to Build Faster AI-Enabled Battlefield Decision Systems

Defense firms Accelint and Vitesse Systems have merged under the Lyntris name to combine sensor hardware, mission software, and AI tools for US and allied military programs.

13 May

Jodesz Gavilan

Leidos to Scale US Army Hypersonic Programs Under $2.7B Contract

The US Army has awarded Leidos a $2.7-billion contract to move key hypersonic weapons programs from development into production.

12 May

260509-N-FS061-1008 CLEVELAND (May 9, 2026) – The future USS Cleveland (LCS 31) arrives in Cleveland, Ohio, May 9, 2026, ahead of its commissioning ceremony. Cleveland is the fourth warship to be named after Ohio’s second largest city and is the 16th and final Freedom-variant littoral combat ship (LCS) to be built and commissioned in the U.S. Navy. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Jasmin L. Aquino)

Rojoef Manuel

US Navy to Induct Last Freedom Warship in Historic Ohio Event

The US Navy’s final Freedom-class littoral combat ship has arrived in Cleveland, Ohio in preparation for its admittance into service.

12 May

Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Rojoef Manuel

Netanyahu Signals Shift Away From Billions in US Military Aid

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the Middle Eastern country should phase out US military assistance over the next decade as it seeks deeper regional partnerships and greater defense independence.

12 May

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

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.

12 May

XA103 engine for the US Air Force's Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) program

Rojoef Manuel

Pratt & Whitney, GE Pass Engine Assembly Review for NGAP Program

RTX subsidiary Pratt & Whitney and GE Aerospace have completed assembly readiness reviews for their adaptive cycle engines under the US Air Force’s Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion program.

12 May

Tsunami unmanned surface vessels. Photo: Textron Systems

Giulia Bernacchi

Brunswick to Support Textron TSUNAMI USV Program for US Navy Ops

Brunswick is providing marine systems for Textron Systems’ TSUNAMI uncrewed surface vessel program under a Defense Innovation Unit.

12 May

Akhsan Erido Elezhar

AIRO Presents RQ-70 VTOL Drone for Long-Range ISR Missions

New Mexico firm AIRO Group is expanding its footprint in the intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance arena with a new drone designed for extended mission coverage.

12 May