🔎 Defense Tech Signal — Thursday

• The Pentagon is evaluating a second B-21 production line, signaling potential acceleration of next‑generation stealth bomber output to expand long‑range strike capacity.
• The Missile Defense Agency increased Raytheon’s SM‑3 interceptor contract ceiling by $8.4B, reinforcing sustained investment in ballistic missile defense capacity and engineering support.
• U.S. Space Command will include 25 commercial firms in a classified wargame, deepening operational integration between military space planners and private-sector satellite operators.

Sources:

1) RealClearDefense — https://www.realcleardefense.com/2026/03/19/pentagon_eyes_second_b-21_production_line_1171391.html
2) Defence Blog — https://defence-blog.com/u-s-awards-8-4b-sm-3-interceptor-contract/
3) SpaceNews — https://spacenews.com/space-command-classified-wargame-to-include-25-commercial-players/

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