🚀 U.S. Air Force Revives Hypersonic Missile Program Amid Global Arms Race

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🎯 U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 Achieves Milestone C Approval LINK

📡 Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7(V)1 Radar Antennas to Japan for Aegis-Equipped Vessel LINK

🚀 U.S. Air Force Revives Hypersonic Missile Program Amid Global Arms Race LINK

🤖 Tech Startup Havoc.ai, Lockheed Martin Partner to Develop Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels LINK

🌐 Maxar Awarded $205 Million in Strategic Contracts to Boost Sovereign Capabilities in Middle East, Africa LINK

🎱 Plus 8 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🎯 U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile Increment 1 Achieves Milestone C Approval LINK

• The U.S. Army’s Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 1 officially reached Milestone C, signaling the start of low-rate initial production following rigorous testing and validation phases.

• PrSM provides enhanced range, accuracy, and lethality over current tactical missile systems, effectively supporting joint forces' long-range precision strike requirements.

• This significant milestone accelerates the Army's capability to deliver precision fires in contested operational environments, strengthening strategic deterrence capabilities.

📡 Lockheed Martin Delivers AN/SPY-7(V)1 Radar Antennas to Japan for Aegis-Equipped Vessel LINK

• Lockheed Martin delivered the AN/SPY-7(V)1 radar antennas to Japan, marking a key step in the construction of Japan’s new Aegis-equipped vessel intended to enhance missile defense capabilities.

• The AN/SPY-7(V)1 provides advanced detection, tracking, and engagement of ballistic missile threats, greatly improving Japan’s defensive posture amid increasing regional tensions.

• This delivery underscores continued U.S.-Japan collaboration and Lockheed Martin’s pivotal role in supporting allied missile defense modernization.

🚀 U.S. Air Force Revives Hypersonic Missile Program Amid Global Arms Race LINK

• The U.S. Air Force announced it has restarted its previously halted hypersonic missile initiative, driven by concerns over rapid hypersonic weapon advancements by global adversaries.

• The revitalized hypersonic missile effort focuses on developing air-launched, high-speed strike weapons capable of overcoming modern enemy air defenses.

• Renewed investment demonstrates the Pentagon’s commitment to ensuring the U.S. maintains strategic advantage in hypersonic technology amid intensifying geopolitical competition.

🤖 Tech Startup Havoc.ai, Lockheed Martin Partner to Develop Medium Unmanned Surface Vessels LINK

• Havoc.ai, a technology startup, and defense giant Lockheed Martin have partnered to design and scale next-generation medium-sized unmanned surface vessels (USVs) for naval operations.

• The partnership aims to deliver highly autonomous, versatile USVs suitable for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, and other critical maritime missions.

• This collaboration highlights growing emphasis on integrating commercial innovation into defense platforms to rapidly enhance U.S. Navy capabilities and maritime security.

🌐 Maxar Awarded $205 Million in Strategic Contracts to Boost Sovereign Capabilities in Middle East, Africa LINK

• Maxar Technologies secured $205 million in contracts aimed at enhancing sovereign satellite capabilities for defense and intelligence agencies across the Middle East and Africa.

• The agreements will expand regional partners' access to Maxar’s high-resolution imagery and advanced geospatial analytics, vital for improved surveillance, border security, and strategic planning.

• The contracts reflect increasing global reliance on commercial satellite providers to bolster national security infrastructures, particularly in regions facing complex security threats.

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