Tag: United States

Lockheed Martin Raises 2024 Sales Target on Jet, Missile Demand

Lockheed Martin, the prominent US defense contractor, has revised its 2024 sales forecast upward, driven by the unexpected resumption of F-35 fighter jet deliveries and increased global demand for defense systems. This development highlights the company’s strong position in the defense sector and the impact of ongoing global conflicts on defense spending. “Lockheed Martin Raises […]

Trump says Taiwan should pay the US for its defence

Former US President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Taiwan have ignited a debate about the future of US-Taiwan relations and defense commitments. In an interview with Bloomberg Businessweek, Trump suggested that Taiwan should pay the United States for its protection against China, comparing the arrangement to an insurance policy. Trump’s Controversial Statements Trump’s remarks have […]

US and UK Partner for Submarine Weapon Support Contract

Electric Boat Corp., a prominent shipbuilding company based in Groton, Connecticut, has been awarded a significant contract worth $45,803,073 by the U.S. Department of Defense. This cost-plus-fixed-fee contract, identified as N00030-24-C-6028, is aimed at providing crucial engineering and technical support services for weapon systems and subsystems of both ballistic missile submarines and guided missile submarines. […]

Army Unit Tests Hypersonic Weapon in Navy-Led Drill

Indo-Pacific-assigned US Army unit designed to counter anti-access, area denial (A2/AD) networks has deployed its hypersonic missiles for the first time. This milestone occurred during Exercise Resolute Hunter, a Navy-hosted drill that took place last month. Exercise Resolute Hunter, initiated in 2019, stands as the U.S. Department of Defense’s sole exercise dedicated to battle management, […]