The US Army is preparing to take over development and procurement responsibility for the THAAD program in fiscal year 2027, a role currently managed by the Missile Defense Agency.

The US military is preparing to accept new F-35s without the APG-85 radar due to delays in the system’s development, potentially limiting the aircrafts’ combat capability for a temporary period.

The Pentagon has signed a $700 million contract with Lockheed Martin to begin production for Denmark’s 16 additional F-35A fighter jets. With the new procurement, Denmark’s total F-35 fleet is expected to reach 43 aircraft.

The Israeli Air Force has taken delivery of three new F-35I Adir fighter jets at Nevatim Air Base, increasing its fleet to 48 aircraft and strengthening its fifth-generation air power.

The U.S. Missile Defense Agency awarded Lockheed Martin a $142.6 million contract modification to sustain the operation and maintenance of two THAAD batteries in the UAE inventory.

The United States has approved a $100 million foreign military sale to Japan to support the maintenance and modernization of Aegis-equipped destroyers. The program aims to ensure long-term readiness for air and missile defense missions.

The Hellenic Air Force has formally requested three C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft from the United States, with plans to convert two of them into aerial refueling tankers to enhance operational reach.

Lockheed Martin will conduct a live-fire test this spring to integrate the PAC-3 MSE missile with the U.S. Navy’s Aegis combat system.