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DoD Awards $1.84B Andromeda Space Program Amid Broad Contract Wins
defense1 day ago

DoD Awards $1.84B Andromeda Space Program Amid Broad Contract Wins

The Defense Department announced multiple awards on April 7–8, 2026, led by a ceiling of up to $1.843 billion for the Andromeda space-domain awareness program involving Anduril Industries and partners, with work at various U.S. facilities through 2036. Additional contracts include Continental Electronics for an OTHR transmit subsystem, Lockheed Martin for GPS IIIF launch and on-orbit test support, BlueHalo for advanced ceramic materials, General Dynamics Mission Systems for the AN/BYG-1 submarine control system, and Tecmotiv for fuel-injection pumps. Several awards were sole-source; funding spans FY2025–FY2026, and completion dates extend to 2031–2036 across Air Force, Navy, and DLA contracting activities.

via U.S. Department of War (.gov)|
#contracts#defense#government-expenditure
Iranian cargo ships depart China with rocket-fuel precursor amid U.S.-Iran tensions
world1 month ago

Iranian cargo ships depart China with rocket-fuel precursor amid U.S.-Iran tensions

Two Iranian IRISL cargo ships, the Hamouna and the Shabdis, departed a Chinese chemical-storage port laden with cargo experts say is a rocket-fuel precursor, according to Washington Post ship-tracking data, satellite imagery, and Treasury records, a move notable as the U.S. and Iran remain at war and Beijing allows the voyage.

via The Washington Post|
#iran-nation#mideast-conflict#military-technology
Ukraine Deploys Cost-Effective Drone Warfare Tactics Against Russian Targets
military-technology3 months ago

Ukraine Deploys Cost-Effective Drone Warfare Tactics Against Russian Targets

Ukraine is expanding its use of uncrewed surface vessels (USVs), such as the Barracuda, to target Russian assets on the Dnipro River, with recent attacks including a Russian vessel storage site in Crimea. These USVs, designed for short-range riverine operations, are part of Ukraine's broader strategy to counter Russian military presence and have been complemented by other drone boat systems like Sea Baby and Magura. Russia has also developed its own USV capabilities, marking a new frontier in riverine warfare. The use of these autonomous and semi-autonomous vessels highlights evolving tactics in the Ukraine-Russia conflict.

via The War Zone|
#dnipro-river#drone-boats#military-innovation
China Converts Cargo Ships into Mobile Missile Platforms
military-technology3 months ago

China Converts Cargo Ships into Mobile Missile Platforms

A Chinese cargo ship has been modified to carry containerized missile launchers, sensors, and defense systems, suggesting China is exploring turning commercial vessels into armed surface combatants, potentially impacting naval power dynamics. The vessel features a large vertical launch system, radar, CIWS, and decoys, raising questions about its operational capabilities and purpose, whether as a proof of concept or a real deployment. This development highlights China's efforts to leverage its vast commercial fleet for military advantage amid ongoing naval competition.

via The War Zone|
#cargo-ship#china#military-technology