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Rebuilding the Arsenal 2026

Rebuilding the Arsenal 2026

Lockheed Martin’s Master Plan For Accelerating Munitions Production

Branded Content: A holistic approach to ramping production of missiles aims to meet exploding demand and the Pentagon’s new way of doing business.

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Aug 3, 2026 1:13 PM EDT

BARB is a robot that helps build Pratt & Whitney engines.
Air

Meet BARB, The Robot That’s A Glimpse At Future Jet Engine Assembly

By Hope Hodge Seck

Posted on Jul 26, 2026

Raytheon has called attention to a new domestic order for PAC-2-series interceptors for the Patriot surface-to-air missile system. This is the first time the U.S. military has not bought any new PAC-2s in more than 30 years, according to the company.
MIM-104 Patriot

U.S. Army Is Buying Older PAC-2 Patriot Missiles For The First Time In Decades

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 23, 2026

The Pentagon is seeking $21 billion to replenish the stocks of weapons used during the Iran war.
Iran

Munitions Expenditures In Iran War Take Center Stage At Senate Hearing (Updated)

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 21, 2026

Lockheed Martin has unveiled the PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector (ACE), a lower-cost interceptor for the Patriot surface-to-air missile system. By leveraging the existing PAC-3 fire-control architecture and Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), the company says the new interceptor will cost less than half as much as the in-production PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) while providing a rapidly fielded, high-volume option for defeating aircraft, cruise missiles, and shorter-range ballistic missile threats.
MIM-104 Patriot

PAC-3 Adapted Capability Effector Is Lockheed’s New Low-Cost Patriot Interceptor

By Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Posted on Jul 20, 2026

Continued Coverage

The Pentagon has reached new framework agreements with three defense contractors as part of a strategy to acquire thousands of lower-cost air-launched cruise missiles in the coming years.
U.S. Air Force

USAF Plans To Buy 28,000 Low-Cost Cruise Missiles In Five Years Advance With New Deals

The Pentagon is moving forward with a jumbo buy of standoff weapons that cost a fraction of their higher-end legacy counterparts.

By Joseph Trevithick

Posted on Jul 15, 2026

A scathing new War Department Inspector General's report found several problems at the General Dynamics munitions plant in Mesquite, Texas.
Artillery

New $500M Artillery Shell Plant Failed To Produce Any 155mm Parts

A scathing new Pentagon Inspector General report found problems at the plant delayed the Army’s 100,000 round-per-month goal.

By Howard Altman

Posted on Jul 14, 2026

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

3D-Printing Engines To Power Hypersonic Weapons Is Fast Becoming A Reality

Branded Content: 250 years since America’s founding, Ursa Major’s new approach to solid rocket motors and hypersonics supports the next era of U.S. defense innovation.

By Jamie Hunter

Posted on Jul 1, 2026

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