Daily Brief - StormBreaker Glide Bomb Expanding Capabilities.

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• StormBreaker glide bomb is being adapted for ground and powered air-launch platforms, expanding its battlefield applications.

• U.S. Army to field its first long-range hypersonic weapon by the end of the fiscal year.

• Global vendors target the UAE for naval drone sales, as demand for unmanned maritime systems surges.

• Carnegie and Forterra selected to develop the U.S. Army’s next autonomous logistics truck prototype.

📰 Critical Headline

StormBreaker Glide Bomb Being Adapted for Ground and Air-Launched Variants
Raytheon is expanding the StormBreaker glide bomb program to include ground-launched and powered air-launch versions, aiming to enhance the weapon’s flexibility across multiple domains. Originally designed as an air-dropped precision munition, these new adaptations will allow ground forces and additional aircraft types to deploy the weapon in contested environments. This development aligns with the Pentagon’s push for multi-domain, long-range strike capabilities.

🌍 Situation Report

• U.S. Army to Field Hypersonic Weapon by End of Fiscal Year: The U.S. Army is on track to deploy its first long-range hypersonic weapon before the end of FY2025. The system, designed for deep-strike missions, will significantly enhance the Army’s ability to engage high-value targets at extreme distances. This marks a major milestone in hypersonic arms deployment, as the U.S. races to counter China and Russia’s own advancements in the field.
  

• Naval Drone Industry Eyes the UAE as a Key Market: Global defense firms are flocking to the UAE to pitch unmanned surface and underwater drones, reflecting the nation’s growing focus on autonomous naval capabilities. With rising tensions in maritime regions, naval drones are becoming a critical asset for surveillance, force protection, and strike missions.
  

• Army Picks Carnegie & Forterra for Autonomous Logistics Truck Prototype: The U.S. Army has awarded Carnegie Robotics and Forterra a contract to develop next-generation autonomous logistics trucks. The prototype aims to reduce manpower requirements and improve supply chain resilience by autonomously transporting ammunition, fuel, and supplies in high-risk environments.

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🔍 Intel Spotlight

Boeing’s Little Bird Helicopter Production Coming to an End
Boeing has confirmed it will end production of the AH-6 Little Bird, a light attack and reconnaissance helicopter used extensively by special operations forces. The decision comes as the U.S. military shifts toward unmanned aerial systems (UAS) and next-generation rotorcraft, reducing reliance on manned light helicopters for close-air support and ISR missions.

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