Recent Record Updates

On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Marine Corps officially retired the last squadron of AV-8B Harriers, making a complete transition to the F-35B Lightning II.

On May 13, 2026, Anduril announced an agreement with the U.S. Department of Defense to rapidly produce the surface-launched Barracuda-500M. The announcement also detailed that the partnership has deployed significant capital to expand the solid rocket motor industrial base for the Barracuda-500M, further supporting Anduril's dedicated manufacturing facility in Mississippi.

On April 24, 2026, Raytheon was awarded a US$335 million contract to manufacture and test the SM-6. The Naval Sea Systems Command is overseeing the contract, with completion scheduled for May 30, 2030.

On April 21, 2026, Militarnyi reported that the Nexis interceptor achieved its first successful takedown of a Shahed-136, confirming its operational readiness. During the engagement, the Nexis reached speeds exceeding 155 mph (250 km/h) while operating at 84% engine thrust

On April 17, 2026, Terra Drone announced the start of operational deployment of its Terra A1 interceptor drone in Ukraine. Deployment is beginning with a small rollout to gauge performance, which will inform decisions on scaling and potential regional expansion. The Terra A1 is specifically being evaluated for its effectiveness against Shahed-type threats.

On March 27, 2026, UNITED24 Media reported that a new model in the STRILA family, STRILA‑2, was under development, featuring a rocket booster designed to increase operational altitude. The report additionally cited Militarynyi, which stated that Ukrainian developers may receive access to artificial intelligence resources from Quantum Systems to further enhance STRILA’s capabilities.

Defence Blog reported on Jan. 17, 2026, that the SM‑2 Block IIIC/CU was displayed at the Surface Navy Association 2026 symposium.