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May- 2026 -

6 May

US President Donald Trump presenting the government's 'Golden Dome' missile defense plan at the Oval Office

Booz Allen Hamilton Wins Golden Dome Contract for Space Interceptor Prototype

Booz Allen Hamilton has received a contract to assemble and supply a testbed missile interceptor solution for the US Space Force’s Space Systems Command.

4 May

Arms

A French F-2 Rafale flies over Iraq in support of Operation Inherent Resolve, Jan. 8, 2016. OIR is the coalition intervention against the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nathan Lipscomb)

Rojoef Manuel

France Steps Up Missile Output After Middle East Ops Drain Stockpiles

France is accelerating missile production after operations in the Middle East exposed shortages in its ammunition stockpiles.

Apr- 2026 -

24 April

Americas

Agile and modular, IFPC Inc 2 is designed and built to evolve with emerging technology to provide air-defense capability against rapidly evolving threats.

Rojoef Manuel

US Army Orders More Launchers for IFPC 2 Next-Gen Air Defense System

The US Army has awarded Leidos a $617-million contract to procure additional launchers for its Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 system.

24 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Taiwan Unveils $6.6B Arms Sale, Joint Large Ammo Production With US

Taipei has confirmed six weapons procurement contracts with the US worth $6.6 billion, including a joint production agreement for large-caliber ammunition.

21 April

Americas

Machine gun ammunition is seen stacked at a supply point as Soldiers assigned to the 95th Chemical Company, “Arctic Dragons”, 17th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, U.S. Army Alaska, prepare to execute a gunnery live-fire exercise with M1135 Stryker Nuclear Biological Chemical Reconnaissance Vehicles on Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, April 5, 2017. The gunnery tested Soldier’s proficiency with identifying, engaging, and eliminating hostile targets while increasing combat effectiveness. The Styker NBCRV provides Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical detection and surveillance for battlefield visualization, and situational awareness to increase unit combat power. The core of the NBCRV is its on-board integrated NBC sensor suite, and integrated meteorological system. An NBC positive overpressure system minimizes cross-contamination of samples and detection instruments, provides crew protection, and allows extended operation at Mission Oriented Protective Posture. (U.S. Air Force photo/Justin Connaher)

Rojoef Manuel

Pentagon Taps Automakers for WWII-Style Weapons Industry Push

Washington is exploring a World War II-style expansion of US weapons manufacturing, holding early talks with automobile developers, including General Motors and Ford, to repurpose factory capacity for military production.

17 April

Americas

Rojoef Manuel

Raytheon Wins $904M US Army Contract for LTAMDS Production

The US Army has awarded Raytheon a $904.6-million contract for the low-rate initial production of Lower Tier Air and Missile Defense Sensors.

9 April

Africa

Rojoef Manuel

Nigeria Moves Toward Regional Leadership in Military Industry With New Deal

State-owned Defence Industries Corporation of Nigeria has signed a memorandum of understanding with EIB Group to expand the country’s defense manufacturing capabilities.

8 April

Arms