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Taiwan Receives First New-Build F-16s After Seven-Year Delay
defense7 days ago

Taiwan Receives First New-Build F-16s After Seven-Year Delay

Two F-16C Block 70 fighters arrived at Chihhang Air Base in Taitung on October 2, 2026, marking the first new-build fighter delivery to Taiwan in 25 years. The aircraft, serials 6727 and 6728, are part of a 66-jet order worth $8 billion. Deliveries were delayed by production shifts, supply chain issues, and electronic warfare system development. The jets will join the 7th Tactical Fighter Wing, enhancing Taiwan's air defense against China.

via TWZ|
#defense#f-16-block-70#lockheed-martin
Army Reopens PrSM Increment 4 Competition with Five New Prototype Awards
defense8 days ago

Army Reopens PrSM Increment 4 Competition with Five New Prototype Awards

The U.S. Army has selected five companies to develop prototypes for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4, restarting the competition for its next long-range strike weapon. Anduril, Castelion, Lockheed Martin, RTX, and Mach Industries received Other Transaction Authority agreements to build missiles capable of hitting moving targets at ranges exceeding 1,000 km. The program aims to double the range of the baseline PrSM and requires compatibility with the M142 HIMARS launcher and open systems architecture. A competitive fly-off is scheduled for fiscal 2027, with a final selection potentially occurring by fiscal 2030. This move follows the recent award of a $1.2 billion contract for PrSM Increment 2 and comes after the Army used PrSM systems in combat in Iran.

via Breaking Defense|
#anduril#defense#himars
Pentagon investigates diversion of F-35 stealth components to Hong Kong
politics15 days ago

Pentagon investigates diversion of F-35 stealth components to Hong Kong

The Pentagon is investigating how unserviceable F-35 fighter jet parts, including a stealth-coated canopy and weapons bay door, were diverted to Hong Kong during a shipment from Australia to the U.S. in late May. While officials state the parts lack advanced avionics, their radar-absorbent coating raises concerns about Chinese access to stealth technology. The military is working to retrieve the components, and the incident has prompted scrutiny of supply chain security and recent arms sales to Saudi Arabia.

via CBS News|
#australia#china#f-35
F-35 Stealth Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Raise Security Concerns
defense15 days ago

F-35 Stealth Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Raise Security Concerns

F-35 fighter jet components, including a stealth-coated cockpit canopy and weapons bay door, were diverted to Hong Kong during transit from Australia to the U.S. in late May. Australian and U.S. officials are investigating the incident, though they assert the parts pose low risk. The diversion has raised concerns about Chinese access to advanced military technology, especially amid a recent $24 billion F-35 sale to Saudi Arabia.

via CNBC|
#australia#china#defense
F-35 Stealth Canopy Diverted to Hong Kong Sparks US-Australia Supply Chain Probe
defense16 days ago

F-35 Stealth Canopy Diverted to Hong Kong Sparks US-Australia Supply Chain Probe

Unserviceable F-35 components, including a stealth-coated canopy, were diverted to Hong Kong during transit from Australia to the U.S., triggering joint investigations by the Pentagon and Australian Defence Department. While officials assert the parts pose low risk, the incident raises concerns over Chinese access to sensitive military technology.

via The Aviationist|
#australia#china#defense
F-35 Components Diverted to Hong Kong Spark US and Australian Security Probes
defense-and-security16 days ago

F-35 Components Diverted to Hong Kong Spark US and Australian Security Probes

Unserviceable F-35 fighter jet parts, including a stealth-coated canopy, were diverted to Hong Kong during transit from Australia to the United States. While Australian and US officials assert the missing components are low-risk, the incident has triggered investigations into supply chain security and raised concerns about potential Chinese access to advanced military technology.

via The Guardian|
#australia#china#defense-and-security
national-security21 days ago

F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong Triggers Capitol Hill Briefings

A shipment of unserviceable F-35 components bound for the United States was rerouted to Hong Kong during transit from Australia, including a cockpit canopy that contains stealth tech. The incident has prompted congressional briefings on the risk of foreign access to sensitive weapons technology, with officials seeking to retrieve the components and tighten safeguards. Lockheed Martin says it is cooperating, while the GAO has highlighted long-standing spare-parts losses and cost concerns for the program.

via Politico|
#f-35#hong-kong#lockheed-martin
defense21 days ago

GM Defense Delivers First Patriot Interceptor Housings to Lockheed in 22 Days, Accelerating U.S. Weapons Production

Lockheed Martin said it received the first batch of Patriot interceptor housing components from GM Defense for the PAC-3 MSE just 22 days after signing the manufacturing agreement, signaling a rapid push to boost U.S. weapons production; the collaboration expands capacity for PAC-3 MSE, THAAD, and PrSM while Lockheed plans to invest $8–9 billion to grow production and warehousing space by about 50% across 20+ sites, strengthening the defense industrial base.

via Defense News|
#defense#defense-industrial-base#gm-defense
Army taps Lockheed for $1.2B PrSM Increment 2 maritime-strike system
defense23 days ago

Army taps Lockheed for $1.2B PrSM Increment 2 maritime-strike system

The Army awarded Lockheed Martin a $1.2 billion contract for the Precision Strike Missile Increment 2, adding a multimode seeker capable of engaging moving maritime targets out to 500 km as part of an Early Operational Capability; Increment 2 follows a February missile launch and sets the stage for longer-range increments, with work to be completed by 2031 and production accelerated under DoD framework agreements.

via Breaking Defense|
#anti-ship-missile#army#defense
Army advances Lockheed and Boeing–Anduril to IFPC Increment 2 demonstration phase
defense28 days ago

Army advances Lockheed and Boeing–Anduril to IFPC Increment 2 demonstration phase

The U.S. Army selected Lockheed Martin and a Boeing–Anduril team to move into the demonstration phase of the Indirect Fire Protection Capability Increment 2 interceptor program, eliminating Rafael from contention; the program aims to fill the gap between short-range and longer-range air defenses, with earlier contenders including Dynetics/RTX.

via Breaking Defense|
#army#boeing-anduril#defense
F-35 price tags surge across all variants in latest production lots
defense1 month ago

F-35 price tags surge across all variants in latest production lots

MSAR figures show rising flyaway costs for all F-35 variants in lots 18–19: A to $92 million (up 11.5%), B to $121.4 million (up 11.4%), and C to $110.8 million (up 8.5%), driven by inflation, raw materials, and supply-chain pressures as Lockheed ramps to high-volume production. The program now targets 296 aircraft across both lots, with 20 international customers (primarily buying the A variant). Ongoing Block 4 upgrades and other modernization efforts are underway, though some components remain uncertified for combat, and total lifecycle costs are projected to exceed $2 trillion.

via Breaking Defense|
#defense#f-35#flyaway-cost