Press Releases

We recently conducted Preliminary Design Review for our ADVEW system prototype, designed to provide F/A-18 jets with state-of-the-art countermeasures to complete their mission in an environment where threats and adversaries are becoming more sophisticated. We’re now aiming for Prototype System Integration Lab Testing this summer. This PDR latest milestone is part of a $80 million contract with the U.S. Navy, and builds on L3Harris’ two-decade legacy of delivering advance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III spoke with Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant by phone today to discuss regional security challenges and the continued threats to the region from Iranian-backed groups. Secretary Austin reaffirmed the United States' ironclad commitment to Israel's security and Israel's right to self-defense, while also urging de-escalation and support for ongoing diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict in Gaza. The Secretary also expressed strong s

The Morris ANGB is home to the Air National Guard’s premier F-16 fighter pilot training unit, the 162nd Wing, providing training for coalition war-fighting partners for the United States Air Force and international allies, which is why the Department of the Air Force selected Morris ANGB to receive up to nine Slovak-owned F-16 Block 70s. The first Block 70 aircraft arrived here, June 13. “As the Slovakian air force prepares its air bases to receive their newly acquired F

The Marine Corps implemented its "Force Design" strategy six years ago to address that challenge. Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith discussed the progress that has been made in force design and some of the challenges at an event at the Brookings Institution, a nonprofit policy and governance research group in Washington. Threats from Beijing include its stated goal of seizing Taiwan, if necessary, as well as building military outposts on tiny islands

The Department of Defense in close coordination with the Government of Japan, today announced a plan to upgrade U.S. tactical aircraft laydown across multiple military installations in Japan. The modernization plan, which will be implemented over the next several years, reflects over $10 billion of capability investments to enhance the U.S.-Japan Alliance, bolster regional deterrence, and strengthen peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. The U.S. Air Force will up

NASA has selected astronaut Andre Douglas as its backup crew member for the agency's Artemis II test flight, the first crewed mission under NASA's Artemis campaign. Douglas will train alongside NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, and Christina Koch, and Canadian Space Agency  astronaut Jeremy Hansen. In the event a NASA astronaut is unable to take part in the flight, Douglas would join the Artemis II crew. "Andre's educational backg

Bohemia Interactive Simulations  a global developer of advanced simulation and training software, has announced the latest 24.1 upgrade for its leading products, VBS4 and VBS Blue IG. This significant update introduces hundreds of extra capabilities designed to enhance multi-domain simulation and improve training outcomes for defense forces worldwide. “We’ve packed more than 800 new capabilities into the 24.1 releases,” said Rahul Thakkar, president of BISim.

Axiom Mission 2 pilot John Shoffner and aerospace engineer and reigning Miss United Kingdom Jessica Gagen will join a panel of guests to discuss increasing access to space and expanding the space industry workforce at the 13th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference This panel takes place on day 3 of the conference, which will be held at the Marriott Copley Place in Boston, July 29-August 1, 2024. Stephen White, chief strategy officer and vice presiden

BTIG announced the expansion of its research coverage to include aerospace and defense industries. This strategic move underscores the firm’s commitment to providing comprehensive insights and analysis across a broad spectrum of sectors. “The aerospace and defense sectors play a critical role in the future of technology, security and global infrastructure,” said Ryan Serwin, CFA, Director of Research at BTIG. “We are excited about adding this subsector to our

Leonardo DRS, Inc. announced today that it has provided the 1,000th advanced sensor package which is at the core of BAE Systems’ 2-Color Advanced Warning System a next-generation missile warning and hostile fire detection system. The system is designed to protect U.S. Army pilots and crews from new and emerging missile threats. The advanced DRS 2-color infrared detector package is integrated into BAE Systems’ 2CAWS system for the U.S. U.S. Army’s Limited Interim Mi

Spirit AeroSystems today announced it has entered into a definitive merger agreement under which The Boeing Company will acquire Spirit for $37.25 per share in Boeing common stock At $37.25 per share, this represents an equity value of approximately $4.7 billion and an enterprise value of approximately $8.3 billion including Spirit’s last reported net debt. The price of $37.25 per share represents a 30% premium to Spirit’s closing stock price of $28.60 on February 29, 2024, the la

Due to high seas expected this weekend, U.S. Central Command has removed the temporary pier from its anchored position in Gaza and will tow it back to Ashdod, Israel, said Sabrina Singh, deputy Pentagon press secretary, during a briefing today. "As always, the safety of our service members is a top priority, and temporarily relocating the pier will prevent potential structural damage that could be caused by the heightened sea state," she said. In the past seven d

The U.S. Navy and U.S. Army recently completed an end-to-end flight test of a hypersonic missile from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, HI. The test provided data on the end-to-end performance of the Conventional Prompt Strike and Long Range Hypersonic Weapon All Up Round. The test marks a step forward for the CPS and LRHW programs. "This flight test of the common hypersonic missile marks a milestone for our nation in the development of this capability," said Vice

L3Harris Technologies  has completed its acquisition of Aerojet Rocketdyne, forming a fourth business segment at the company. L3Harris signed a definitive agreement to purchase Aerojet Rocketdyne in December 2022, emphasizing its ability to strengthen the defense industrial base, enhance competition and accelerate innovation for a critical merchant supplier of propulsion systems. “I’m thrilled to welcome more than 5,000 employees to the L3Harris team today

NASA has selected the University of Hawaii in Honolulu to maintain and operate the agency's Infrared Telescope Facility on Mauna Kea in Hilo, Hawaii. The Management and Operations of NASA's IRTF is a hybrid firm-fixed-price contract with an indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity provision. The contract has a maximum potential value of approximately $85.5 million, with a base period of performance from Monday, July 1 to June 30, 2025. Nine optional periods, if exercised, wou