Tag: cruise_missiles

Department of War Awards $86 Million for Advanced Laser Weapon Systems

9 Jul 2026 10:49 a.m. · Source: U.S. Department of War

The Department of War has awarded $86 million to nLIGHT Defense and Lockheed Martin Aculight for Joint Laser Weapon Systems. These agreements aim to develop next-generation directed energy capabilities for cruise missile and UAS defense, with a total program ceiling…

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Media Monitor: Pentagon Seeks 10,000 Cruise Missiles; Iran Navy Weakened

15 May 2026 8:59 a.m. · Source: Breaking Defense - Pentagon

Breaking Defense is reporting the Pentagon's push for 10,000 low-cost cruise missiles and that Iran's Navy will not rebuild for years, impacting proxy support. It also covers defense budget estimates and arms sales.

Politics and Government Conflict Science & Technology Federal Government Military Middle East Asia USA Iran Taiwan Pentagon Cruise Missiles CENTCOM Golden Dome E-7 Wedgetail Arms Sales Breaking Defense - Pentagon