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U.S.-Europe F-35 Arms Race Kicks Off as AI Export Controls Intensify
Today's defense briefing connects the dots between a U.S. Navy missile contract, Europe's F-35 arms race, and escalating AI export controls.
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03 / FILED- Yesterday
Fusion Power's Breakthrough Moment
General Atomics' fusion blanket test facility accelerates commercial fusion power plant timelines. Key finding: Today's announcement by General Atomics (GA) of designing the first full-scale Fusion Blanket Component Test Facility with the U.S. Department of Energy signals an inflection point in commercial fusion power plant development.
- 13 Jun 2026
General Atomics Leads U.S. Defense Manufacturing Surge; AUKUS Aftermath Rocks NATO's Northern Flank
Today's defense briefing sees record investments in advanced manufacturing and automation, with geopolitical tensions driving strategic realignments. Key finding: General Atomics' $1B investment in advanced munitions production signals a resurgence in U.S. defense manufacturing capabilities.
- 12 Jun 2026
GE Aerospace's $1B F-35 Engine Deal Kicks Off New Wave of U.S. Military Sustainment Contracts
Today's engine sustainment contract for the F-35 is just the beginning, with a 43% increase in story volume signaling a surge in U.S. military procurement and tech development. Key finding: GE Aerospace's $1B F-35 engine sustainment deal is part of a broader trend, with a 43% increase in story volume over the last seven days indicating an acceleration in U.S. military procurement and technology development.
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03 / FILED- Today
Saab Scores Big in May: Ukraine Gripens, Franco-German Partnership
Analysis of Saab Scores Big in May: Ukraine Gripens, Franco-German Partnership activity.
- 12 Jun 2026
MBDA Surges Ahead with €5B Investment and Major Contract Wins
Analysis of MBDA Surges Ahead with €5B Investment and Major Contract Wins activity.
- 11 Jun 2026
Leonardo: Europe's Air Power on the Rise
Analysis of Leonardo: Europe's Air Power on the Rise activity.
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02 / FILED- 2 Jun 2026
AI and Artificial Intelligence in Defence 2026
AI dominates defence procurement with $54 billion in Pentagon investment. Traditional primes integrate AI into platforms while Anduril, Saronic, and Helsing raise record funding.
- 31 May 2026
The Underwater Scramble
L3Harris is delivering submarine-launched AUVs through DIU. Turkey unveiled an armed XLUUV with torpedo capability. The U.S. Navy advanced seven MUSV designs to prototype. And the SEALs are testing crewed-uncrewed teaming underwater.
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