✈️ Lockheed Martin Unveils ‘Vectis’ Combat Drone Concept

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🛰️ AeroVironment Wins USSF Contract For Badger Antenna Read More

🤝 Taiwan, Northrop Grumman Sign MoU On Defense Cooperation Read More

⚙️ Pratt & Whitney Developing New Engines For Munitions And Collaborative Combat Aircraft Read More

🚜 UK Showcases Self-Propelled Platform For Future Battlefield Mobility Read More

✈️ Lockheed Martin Unveils ‘Vectis’ Combat Drone Concept Read More

🎱 Plus 6 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🛰️ AeroVironment Wins USSF Contract For Badger Antenna — Read More

• AeroVironment secured a contract from the U.S. Space Force to deliver its Badger satellite communications antenna system, enhancing secure connectivity for space operations.

• The system is designed for resilient, jam-resistant communications and will support the Space Force’s growing need for flexible and reliable satellite links.

• Company officials emphasized the Badger’s modularity and quick setup, positioning it as a tool for strengthening operational resilience in contested domains.

🤝 Taiwan, Northrop Grumman Sign MoU On Defense Cooperation — Read More

• Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defense signed a memorandum of understanding with Northrop Grumman to expand defense-industrial cooperation.

• The agreement will explore joint technology development and potential co-production, aligning with Taiwan’s strategy of boosting self-reliant defense capabilities.

• Officials noted the MoU signals deepening U.S.-Taiwan defense ties amid increasing security pressure from Beijing.

⚙️ Pratt & Whitney Developing New Engines For Munitions And Collaborative Combat Aircraft — Read More

• Pratt & Whitney announced it is building a new generation of engines tailored for munitions and collaborative combat aircraft.

• The effort focuses on improving thrust, efficiency, and modularity, with designs optimized for unmanned and expendable platforms.

• RTX said the project supports DoD demand for scalable propulsion systems, aiming to reduce costs while enabling new operational concepts.

🚜 UK Showcases Self-Propelled Platform For Future Battlefield Mobility — Read More

• The UK revealed a new self-propelled battlefield platform designed to boost tactical mobility and provide modular mission payloads.

• The system features armored protection, advanced sensors, and autonomous navigation options, with trials set to assess its adaptability for various combat scenarios.

• Officials highlighted its role in modernizing ground forces and integrating with future manned-unmanned team concepts.

✈️ Lockheed Martin Unveils ‘Vectis’ Combat Drone Concept — Read More

• Lockheed Martin introduced the Vectis combat drone, a concept aimed at delivering stealthy, multi-role unmanned strike capability.

• The drone is designed for long-range precision missions, electronic warfare, and teaming with crewed fighters in contested airspace.

• Lockheed said Vectis reflects its broader push into modular, AI-enabled combat systems that can evolve with future sixth-generation architectures.

🌏 Other Important News

🛡️ Land

• DIU Seeks Nonlethal Weapons To Disable Small Boats Amid U.S. Anti-Cartel Operations — Read More

• EDGE Group Showcases Tech At Serbia Defense Exhibition — Read More

✈️ Air

• UK, Boeing, USAF Secure Aircraft Support Contract — Read More

• Europe Advances Jamming-Resistant GPS Systems — Read More

🚀 Missiles

• Russia Unveils New Heavy Rocket Launcher — Read More

• Russian Navy Fields Largest Cruise Missile Force In Pacific — Read More

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