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Lockheed Martin and Department of War to Accelerate Air Dominance Missile Production Under New Agreement

Monday, September 21st, 2026

DALLAS, Sept. 17, 2026 — Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) signed a framework agreement with the U.S. Department of War to rapidly accelerate the production and delivery of the AIM-260, Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM).

WHY IT MATTERS

JATM is the most sophisticated air dominance missile, capable of deterring and defeating current and projected enemy air threats. This state-of-the-art weapon has increased range and effectiveness over existing air-to-air weapons and provides an asymmetric advantage to the joint force. JATM is compatible with a variety of Air Force and Navy aircraft including the F-22 Raptor and F-35 Lightning II, making it a highly versatile combat system.

EXPERT PERSPECTIVE

“This agreement builds on years of collaboration to deliver this critical air dominance capability to the warfighter,” said Tim Cahill, president, Lockheed Martin Missiles and Fire Control. “We will deliver JATM at the speed our nation and allies demand while providing value for taxpayers and our shareholders.”

ADDITIONAL CONTEXT

Internal Investment: JATM is produced by Lockheed Martin in partnership with the U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy. Lockheed Martin will support necessary investments to drive the production increase under this agreement.

Multiyear Procurement: This agreement forms the foundational agreement for a multiyear procurement contract, pending Congressional approval, that provides long-term demand to strengthen and expand the defense industrial base for the program.

Global Deterrence: Australia recently announced a nearly $736 million investment to equip the Royal Australian Air Force with JATM. This agreement strengthens Australia’s air dominance, enhances interoperability, and provides a credible deterrent that supports the security of the United States and its allies.

Acquisition Transformation: This agreement is another direct outcome of the Department of War’s Acquisition Transformation Strategy, one of the most significant reforms to U.S. warfighting acquisition in decades. It reflects years of collaboration to modernize acquisition and deliver critical capability at the speed and scale required by today’s security environment.

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Spectra Group Announces €13 Million Contract for Comtech’s MTTS Terminals from a NATO Ally

Monday, September 21st, 2026

Spectra Group (UK) Ltd has secured a €13 million contract from a NATO ally for Comtech’s Mobile Transportable Transmission System (MTTS) Troposcatter terminals, including a comprehensive spares and support package. Spectra Group specialises in secure, reliable and resilient beyond line-of-sight communications for operations in denied and contested environments. The contract reflects growing NATO demand for resilient beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) communications that can operate independently of satellite infrastructure and maintain connectivity in contested and congested operational environments. The Comtech MTTS system provides high-capacity communications links between dispersed locations where assured connectivity is critical to operational effectiveness.

Spectra Group acquired the global distribution rights for Comtech’s Troposcatter Family of Systems in 2024 (excluding the USA, Canada and Mexico which remain under Comtech management). This procurement is for the larger and more powerful MTTS designed to deliver assured, high-capacity BLOS communications over ranges in excess of 250 km. The system’s performance easily bridges significant geographic barriers within national borders, thus ensuring secure, strategic communications links between dispersed locations of national value, if required.

Tropospheric scatter is a communications capability that uses the Troposphere (up to about 13km altitude) to provide high-bandwidth communications that are independent of satellites and resilient in GPS/GNSS-denied environments and designed for use in peer-on-peer conflict or Multi-Domain Integration operations. Troposcatter systems offer inherently low latency and substantial bandwidth, enabling analysis and transfer of large data volumes at low operating cost.

The Comtech MTTS is a modular, transit case based system, which makes it mobile, highly flexible and rapidly deployable when high power (500W) is required. The radio can deliver bandwidths of up to 210Mbps when used in dual-stream mode, which is common across the Troposcatter FoS, and can communicate beyond line of sight, in excess of 250km, depending on terrain and environmental conditions. Unlike geostationary satellites, Troposcatter is also effective in polar regions and, due to its directional, low power and complex waveform characteristics, is inherently difficult to detect and resistant to electronic warfare interference – key advantages for NATO and partner-nation operations.

Michael Davies, Business Development Manager at Spectra Group said: “The Troposcatter Family of Systems offers a wide range of capabilities to meet the strategic communication needs of NATO nations, from the highly mobile man portable COMET, that can also be used in conjunction with the Troposcatter On The Move (TOTM) antenna for littoral manoeuvre, to our most powerful MTTS, which this NATO MOD has selected to meet its unique geographic and operational requirements. MTTS delivers the secure, robust and mobile, high-data-capacity command communications infrastructure they require. With other NATO partners already fielding Troposcatter systems, MTTS represents an ideal solution for assured connectivity, interoperability and resilience in demanding environments.”

“Our partnership with Spectra Group continues to be instrumental in delivering Comtech’s next- generation Troposcatter solutions to allied Ministries of Defence around the world,” added Daniel Gizinski, President of Comtech’s Satellite and Space Communications Segment. “The selection of the MTTS system by this NATO nation highlights the growing demand for resilient, high-capacity, and rapidly deployable communications infrastructure—ensuring secure, long-range connectivity in some of today’s most complex and contested operational environments.”

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D&M Holding Company and PT Pindad Sign MOU to Develop Energetics Center of Excellence in Indonesia

Monday, September 21st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (September 21, 2026) – D&M Holding Company, Inc. (D&M), the global leader in delivering complete solutions for ammunition and energetics manufacturing facilities, and PT Pindad (Persero), a leading defense manufacturer in Indonesia, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to develop an Energetics Center of Excellence in Indonesia. The MOU outlines the companies’ intent to collaborate on the development of a state-of-the-art center for the joint development of propellants and critical propellant raw materials. The proposed project is intended to establish a vertically integrated propellant production capability for Pindad, strengthening supply-chain security and supporting their internal ammunition production.

“This Memorandum of Understanding represents an important first step between Pindad and the D&M family of companies toward creating an Indonesian-U.S.-European collaboration to develop an advanced, vertically integrated energetics center in Indonesia,” said James Jones, executive vice president sales and business development, D&M Holding Company. “We look forward to working with Pindad to move the joint development of this project forward as we explore the transfer of equipment and technologies and pave the way for joint research and development of the next generation of energetics raw materials.”

For more information visit D&M Holding Company.

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US Special Operations Command Selects GMP for US and Foreign Weapons, Ammunition and Personal Protective Equipment Contract

Monday, September 21st, 2026

TAMPA, Fla. (Sept. 21, 2026) — Global Military Products (GMP) has been selected as one of multiple contractors for a new U.S. Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity (IDIQ) contract covering the procurement of U.S. and foreign weapons, ammunition and personal protective equipment. As a contract holder, GMP will have the opportunity to compete for individual delivery orders throughout the five-year, $19.5 million contract.

“Special operations forces require speed, flexibility and dependable access to equipment. This award reflects Global Military Products’ commitment to providing U.S. and allied forces with reliable access to critical defense equipment and capabilities,” said Austin Gouveia, associate program manager, Global Military Products. “This award also reflects our ability to perform under the previous USSOCOM IDIQ contract, where we excelled at sourcing and delivering weapons and ammunition while leveraging our global network and supply chain capabilities to respond to evolving operational requirements and support USSOCOM missions.”

GMP’s selection builds on the company’s experience supporting U.S. government, defense and international customers with the sourcing, supply and delivery of defense materiel, including mortar systems, U.S. and foreign-made sniper rifles, assault rifles, machine guns, grenade launchers, anti-armor weapons, ammunition, electro-optics and weapon accessories.

Through its global supplier network and established logistics capabilities, GMP is well positioned to support time-sensitive requirements and complex international procurement efforts. Beyond procurement, the contract calls for associated program management, logistics support, testing and packaging requirements.

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BAE Systems Launches Shadow EW Compact Electronic Warfare Solutions

Sunday, September 20th, 2026

Cost-effective, low-SWaP electronics enable small airborne platforms to conduct missions in contested environments

BAE Systems has launched its Shadow EW™ family of compact electronic warfare (EW) solutions designed for a diverse and growing range of small airborne platforms. The solutions provide critical situational awareness and self-defense capabilities, improving mission effectiveness in contested environments.

Shadow EW represents a critical shift in how BAE Systems develops and delivers innovative, cost-effective EW solutions with the agility and scale required to support the demands of the U.S. Department of War.

BAE Systems can produce Shadow EW systems in high quantities at a low cost, backed by proven high-volume production capabilities and a skilled workforce. Shadow EW solutions utilize commercial microchips for high-performance computing and supply chain efficiency, allowing the company to accelerate production and delivery.

“The modern battlefield is changing at an unprecedented pace and all platforms, regardless of size, require adaptable electronic warfare capabilities to survive,” said Rebecca Cruz, Director, Shadow EW products at BAE Systems. “Shadow EW solutions provide flexible, configurable hardware paired with iterative software updates to counter rapidly evolving threats.”

Shadow EW products provide compact, low-cost EW capabilities that are optimized to support high-volume, affordable mass applications and rapid platform integration. These small, lightweight, power efficient products are developed around open architecture standards and field upgradeable, software defined capabilities. They support a full range of EW mission applications, including situational awareness, targeting, deception, survivability, and collaborative effects delivery.

Production of the Shadow EW family of products will take place at BAE Systems facilities in Cedar Rapids, Iowa with software and design work in Nashua, New Hampshire. For more information about Shadow EW, visit: www.baesystems.com/en-us/product/shadow-ew.

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Muddy Announces Official Launch of Camouflage Systems Built Exclusively for Women

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Irving, TX – After months of anticipation and even more time spent developing, field-testing, and fine-tuning, Muddy is thrilled to announce the official launch of two all-new camouflage layering systems engineered exclusively for female hunters.

“Finally,” said Josette Colver, Senior Marketing Manager. “Female hunters can quit compromising. Created for hunters, by hunters, these camo lineups deliver flattering fits and remain functional in the field throughout the season. Every fabric, pocket, stitch, and layer was intentionally designed using extensive field testing and feedback from field staff, pro-staff, and in-house experts, resulting in a system built around how women move, hunt, and perform, so they’re always at their best.”

Designed from the ground up specifically for women, the DV8 and Timber Recon Xtreme (TRX) systems feature complete layering solutions comprising base, mid, insulation, softshell, and hardshell pieces, giving female hunters the ability to adapt seamlessly to changing conditions, seasons, and pursuits without compromising comfort, mobility, or fit. Thoughtfully engineered to work as part of a complete system, each piece combines tailored articulation, strategic insulation mapping, moisture management, and advanced camouflage patterns to create gear that performs naturally while maintaining superior concealment in the field.

There you have it, ladies. No more borrowing from the guys. No more bulk. No more compromising. It’s about time.

Both the DV8 and TRX women’s camouflage lineups are now available online and through various retailers nationwide. To learn more about Muddy’s full product assortment, visit GoMuddy.com.

You can also learn more and check out the entire family of GSM brands at www.gsmoutdoors.com.

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NestAI to Bring Adaptive AI into Electronic Warfare Platforms

Saturday, September 19th, 2026

Saab and NestAI partner to build defence systems that keep improving after they are fielded.

NestAI has entered a partnership with Saab to bring adaptive AI into selected parts of Saab’s electronic warfare platform. The capability is developed through NestOS, NestAI’s adaptive operating system for modern battlefield operations. For European armed forces, it marks a step toward sensor systems that do not just perform at delivery but continue to improve throughout their operational life.

Saab’s sensor technology, which already sets a high standard in the field, serves as the first step in a broader model for bringing adaptive AI into production defence systems. Developed with NestOS, the partnership adds an AI layer that optimises both performance and production efficiency, taking a proven product family to a new level of capability. The result is a system that continuously learns from operational data and adapts to changing conditions.

Speed and adaptability matter in today’s security environment. As threats evolve faster than procurement cycles, the ability to update and improve deployed systems without new hardware has become a strategic priority for armed forces across the continent. This collaboration represents a broader commitment to pioneering Nordic AI excellence in defence, built to deliver adaptive AI capability at speed without compromising the rigour that defence applications demand.

Under the partnership, Saab’s sensors will continue to improve over time, drawing on operational data processed through NestOS.

“European defence systems are fielded for decades. The threats they face change in months. Most systems have no way to close that gap after deployment. This partnership is about changing that, building the infrastructure for defence capability that evolves with the threat, not against it”, says Peter Sarlin, Founder and Executive Chairman, NestAI

“Saab and NestAI are bringing together leading defence and AI expertise to strengthen Nordic and European capability. By combining operational knowledge with advanced artificial intelligence, we are exploring how to lay the foundations for the next generation of secure, sovereign and mission-critical capabilities”, says Mikael Adelsberg, Chief Digital Officer at Saab.

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Federal Minister of Defence Pistorius Charts the Course for a Fourth Fleet Intelligence Vessel

Friday, September 18th, 2026

Together with Federal Minister of Defence Boris Pistorius, Minister President Manuela Schwesig and Rheinmetall CEO Armin Papperger, high-ranking representatives of the Bundeswehr (German Armed Forces) and numerous guests from the industry and politics attended the keel-laying ceremony for the third fleet intelligence vessel. This important milestone in shipbuilding took place several months ahead of schedule at Rheinmetall’s shipyard in Wolgast, where the second fleet intelligence vessel is also being built in parallel. At the same time, the Federal Minister also spoke in favour of procuring a fourth fleet intelligence vessel.

Boris Pistorius, Federal Minister of Defence: “The new generation of Class 424 fleet intelligence vessels is equipped with high-performance sensor technology that enables very efficient monitoring of the electromagnetic spectrum across land, air and sea, and allows for even better intelligence gathering. The new vessels are due to enter service gradually from 2029 onwards, ensuring this capability for the coming decades. Our Navy and the Cyber and Information Domain Service are working closely together on this. The specialists in the Cyber and Information Domain Service utilise the technical capabilities on board to gather and analyse information. In doing so, they will make an important contribution to our situational picture. Our new capability profile stipulates a total requirement of four fleet intelligence vessels. Three are currently under construction. I have therefore, in close consultation with the Chief of the Navy and the Chief of the Cyber and Information Domain Service, set the course for a fourth sistership. We are now proceeding to the parliamentary vote on this matter.”

Manuela Schwesig, Minister President of the State of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern: “For Wolgast, for eastern Vorpommern, and for the whole of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, the Peene-Werft is far more than just a shipyard. The maritime industry is one of our key sectors, of which we are proud. Its value chains stretch from the north right down to the south. We are delighted that the keel has been laid for the third fleet intelligence vessel.”

The keel-laying ceremony is traditionally regarded as the symbolic start of the actual shipbuilding process. The highlights of the ceremony—including the placement of lucky coins on a keel-laying plate and the wedging of the plate under the keel-laying section—were attended by Minister of State Philipp Amthor, Vice Admiral Axel Deertz, Vice Chief of the German Navy, Vice Admiral Thomas Daum, Chief of the German Cyber and Information Domain Service (CIR), Angela Bier, Mayor of the future sponsor city of Hof, and Jürgen Giefer, Deputy Head of the Naval Directorate at the Federal Office of Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support for the German Armed Forces (BAAINBw).

Armin Papperger, CEO of Rheinmetall AG: “The successful keel laying, well ahead of schedule, is a strong testament to the capabilities of our entire team. It demonstrates what is possible when planning, technological expertise, and collaborative partnerships are consistently integrated. It also showcases the skills and knowledge that make this facility a hub of modern naval shipbuilding. Today we have reached an important milestone, thereby creating an excellent foundation for the next phases of construction. My thanks go to everyone involved who made this success possible through their full commitment, passion, and expertise.”

The fleet intelligence vessels, which are approximately 130 metres long, are equipped with state-of-the-art sensor technology and will serve the German Armed Forces as reconnaissance platforms for maritime intelligence gathering. For final outfitting, commissioning, and testing, the vessels will later be towed to Rheinmetall’s Blohm+Voss shipyard in Hamburg.

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