Trump’s Plans to Boost Weapons Production Might Not Deliver for Years

For months, President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth have celebrated tentative agreements with defense companies to expand production of Patriot air defense systems, Tomahawk cruise missiles and other weapons believed crucial for a war with China, Russia or North Korea. “Exquisite Class Weaponry,” the president said on Truth Social on March 6 after meeting…

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From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement

For the first time, the U.S. Air Force is asking Congress to fund the purchase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft, marking the beginning of the “loyal wingman” era. The service’s fiscal 2027 budget request includes $996.5 million in procurement funding to begin production of Increment 1 Collaborative Combat Aircraft, plus $150 million in advance procurement for…

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ArianeGroup studying ballistic-missile production in Germany: Les Echos

PARIS — ArianeGroup, the French maker of the Ariane 6 space launcher and the M51 submarine-launched ballistic missile, is studying the possibility of manufacturing ballistic missiles in Germany, the company’s chief executive officer, Christophe Bruneau, told Les Echos. Bruneau continues to believe in French-German cooperation “more than ever,” despite setbacks around programs for a future…

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