US Defence related thread

[Ali_Baba]

Member of US Army arrested by UK counter-terror police​

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d7q77xgw0vo

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c6d7q77xgw0vo

 

[F-22Raptor]

Production ramp and pipeline​

Production is stepping up across the portfolio. Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John said output of PAC-3 MSE has been around 80 missiles a month in recent months, putting the line near 1,000 a year and targeting 2,000 annually. THAAD output rose 50% from last year and is projected to climb another 50% next year. "We are already climbing the hill there," he said.

Chief Financial Officer Evan Scott said, "Our investments across the portfolio are now translating into capability, production and deliveries." He added, "What matters to us now is turning that technology and strong demand into increased output and sustained financial performance, and you're seeing that this quarter." Scott said the company anticipates signing contracts next year to speed production for the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) and the Joint Advanced Tactical Missile (JATM). He also cited new collaborations that are speeding timelines, including with GM Defense, where a first housing component was turned around 22 days after the deal was signed.

Lockheed Raises 2026 Guidance on Missile Demand

Lockheed Martin raises 2026 EPS outlook as missile profits surge, backlog hits a record $292B and shares jump on robust defense orders.

www.briefs.co