MDA Calls FTX-40 a Success and Declares 'Industrial Warp Speed'
A successful FTX-40 flight test and a production-acceleration push mark a new phase for US missile defense as funding scales sharply upward.
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New Atlas Dry Dock Arrives at Kings Bay for the Columbia Era
A floating dry dock has arrived at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay to support maintenance of the Navy's next ballistic missile submarines.
Army Activated Its First Dark Eagle Hypersonic Unit
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon program reached its first fielded unit after fielding slipped from September 2025 into early 2026.
Boeing F-47 Has Entered Production, With First Flight Set for 2028
Production of F-47 test aircraft is already underway, and Boeing is targeting a first flight in 2028 for the Air Force's sixth-generation fighter.
Lockheed Finalizes $24 Billion F-35 Contract for Lots 18-19
The Pentagon and Lockheed Martin closed the largest F-35 production agreement to date after a year of negotiation.