Textron Aviation Names Justin Salmans Senior Vice President of Supply Chain Textron Aviation has announced the appointment of Justin Salmans as senior vice president, Supply Chain, marking his return ...
The US Missile Defense Agency (MDA) has announced the first wave of contractors for its Golden Dome SHIELD program, selecting 1,014 companies from 2,463 proposals to participate in a contract vehicle valued at up to $151 billion. The awards, disclosed December 2, 2025, mark a significant step in implementing the Trump administration’s comprehensive missile defense modernization strategy. SHIELD—the Scalable Homeland Innovative Enterprise Layered Defense program—serves as a primary procurement channel for Golden Dome, the administration’s $175 billion initiative to establish a layered defensive shield against advanced missile and cruise-missile threats from peer competitors including China and Russia.
UK Defence Readiness and Industry Minister Luke Pollard announced today he will launch a formal review into the safety guidance he received from senior military officials regarding the Ajax armored ve...
France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces has publicly confirmed that India is actively pursuing acquisition of 90 Rafale F4 fighter jets with an additional option for 24 Rafale F5s—the most explici...
Pentagon Acquisition Reform Faces Bureaucratic Pushback Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth delivered a forceful speech on November 7 outlining radical reforms to how the Department of Defense develops ...
Internal evaluation data obtained by Radio-Canada reveals a decisive performance gap between competing fighter aircraft in Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project. The Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II scored 57. The evaluation, conducted in 2021, represents Canada’s second major attempt to replace its aging CF-18 fleet following an earlier procurement effort that collapsed amid cost and political concerns. The FFCP restart implemented new requirements, independent scoring methodology, and open tender principles. Originally, five manufacturers competed: Lockheed Martin, Saab, Dassault, Airbus, and Boeing. However, Dassault withdrew citing Five Eyes security constraints, Airbus exited claiming bias toward the F-35, and Boeing’s Super Hornet was later disqualified, leaving only two candidates.
Sweden is moving forward with plans to acquire four new Luleå-class frigates, with Defence Minister Pål Jonson announcing an expected decision on design partners by early 2026. The timeline represents a critical step in modernizing Sweden’s naval capabilities as the country strengthens NATO integration. The new surface combatants will represent a substantial upgrade from current platforms, measuring approximately 394 feet compared to the existing Visby-class corvettes at 236 feet. The expanded vessels will incorporate advanced air-defense systems, unmanned platforms, and NATO-compatible technology, with delivery timelines targeting two ships by 2030 and an additional pair by 2035.