Raytheon and Northrop Grumman have secured a phase two DARPA contract to advance a new solid rocket motor design that allows adjustable thrust and multiple mission uses. This innovation aims to overcome production bottlenecks by enabling composable, scalable missile propulsion, enhancing flexibility across weapon systems. The teams will mature and demonstrate the technology in realistic conditions, supporting faster and more adaptable missile manufacturing. This effort aligns with DARPA's goal to improve missile development speed, reduce costs, and expand mission capabilities.
Raytheon and Lockheed Martin's Javelin Joint Venture has delivered the first Lightweight Command Launch Units (LWCLU) to the U.S. Army, replacing the older launchers with a more advanced system. Raytheon invested $22 million to modernize the Tucson f...
RTX is set to double to quadruple its annual munition production due to multi-year defense agreements, supporting long-term revenue and margin growth amid increased global defense spending. Aging fleets, limited new supply, and rising backlogs, espec...
RTX Corporation is rated a buy with a $201.85 price target, implying a 14% upside based on conservative free cash flow estimates for 2027. The company benefits from rising global defense budgets and strong commercial aerospace demand, supported by a ...
The Pentagon has informed Japan that delivery of 400 Tomahawk cruise missiles, ordered in 2024 under a $2.35 billion deal, will face delays of up to two years. This is due to the US military prioritizing replenishment of missile stockpiles heavily us...
SpaceX's pre-IPO disclosures reveal a significant risk: foreign governments may target Starlink satellites with anti-satellite weapons due to increasing militarization of space. This threat could cause cascading collisions that make orbits unusable, ...
