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Europe Finalizes Plans For Its 'Sovereign' Starlink Competitor
Military shake-up poses little threat to Ukraine's drone revolution
China complains to Japan over defence white paper, foreign ministry says
US intel sharing rebounds with Ukraine
US Army wants a surface-to-air missile that can destroy small drones
Rocket Lab, STR win Space Force contracts for airborne-target tracking
Landmark Deal Would Officially Add Laser Weapons to US Army Arsenal
How long can Iran weaponise Hormuz?
Space Force picks 15 companies for $981 million training range contract
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Trump orders restrictions on export of critical minerals scrap, White House officials say
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SpaceX gets $1.6 billion US Space Force order for 18 Falcon 9 launches
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The new Air Force One just got a big update
Boeing's $428 million Q2 loss clashes with a record $715 billion backlog as Air Force One overruns spark surprise market moves.
Pentagon calls for cheaper long-range strike weapons, with testing in just 3 months
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US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports
US military fires on merchant vessel attempting to breach Iranian port blockade
Department of War taps Oracle for software deal worth nearly $7B
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Brontanax Fighter Drone Is The UK’s Big Leap Into Collaborative Combat Aircraft
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Rocket Lab Stock Rises After the Bell: Here's Why
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Typhoons Paired With CCA Fighter Drones Armed With Meteor Missiles Eyed By UK
BAE Systems has unveiled the Brontanax Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) drone, marking a new phase in the UK’s sixth-generation fighter ambitions.
New British prime minister gains early defense win with Canada fighter jet tie-up
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Farnborough opens with Boeing, Airbus orders and air defence focus
Electric air taxis go to war
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Lockheed Martin’s Morfius X-Rotor built to fry 50 enemy drones in one flight
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Wars shift focus from jets to weapons at giant Farnborough Airshow
The 2026 Farnborough Airshow marks a strategic pivot as global conflicts shift the industry focus from aircraft to weaponry.
Canada to join GCAP next-gen fighter program as observer: Reports
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Saltzman’s farewell warning: Prepare for war in space to preserve peace
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UK Unveils Storm Fighter Loyal Wingman Program
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Maker of Drone Boats Used in Iran War Will Open New Texas Shipyard
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Army reveals new details on autonomous launcher, high energy laser program
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Ukraine agrees on plan to acquire 16 Rafale jets, France’s Macron says
Ukraine is expanding its aerial combat capabilities through new international agreements involving French-made fighter jets and advanced missile technology.
Pentagon announces ‘immediate suspension’ of CMMC Phase II mandates
The Pentagon has issued an immediate suspension of CMMC Phase II cybersecurity mandates for defense contractors to review the program's impact.
Trump does an about-face on Ukraine and NATO, at least for now
NLight Flashes Buy Signal On U.S. Contract For Missile, Drone Defense
NLight and Lockheed have secured Pentagon defense contracts to develop laser weapon systems for targeting cruise missiles and drone swarms.
Eight NATO allies to create new satellite mega-constellation
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Space Force adds Relativity, Impulse Space to national security launch program
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NATO to unveil big arms deals in Ankara before summit with Trump
NATO is leveraging a series of major arms acquisitions in Ankara to demonstrate increased defense spending ahead of a summit with Donald Trump.
Canada Picks German Type 212 Submarine For Badly Needed Fleet Renewal
Canada has selected Germany's ThyssenKrupp to provide a new fleet of Type 212 submarines following a competitive bidding process.
Ondas to Buy Autonomous Aircraft Maker DZYNE for $875.8 Million
Ondas is acquiring autonomous aircraft maker DZYNE Technologies for $875.8 million to build a leading autonomous defense platform.
Badenoch accuses Starmer of leaving defence spending 'mess' for Burnham
Gripen E Fighters Officially Ordered By Ukraine
Ukraine officially orders Gripen E fighters from Sweden
If Europe wants real peace, it must make a frozen war unattractive
UK’s Starmer announces 300-billion-pound defence investment plan
Britain unveils its new Ukraine-modeled armed forces
Britain unveils new armed forces strategy modeled on Ukraine's, focusing on drones
Rocket Lab Buys Satellite Operator Iridium in Bid to Challenge SpaceX
Rocket Lab has acquired satellite operator Iridium in an $8 billion deal aimed at challenging SpaceX's market dominance.
Saab receives order for three A26 submarines for Poland
Poland has signed a multi-billion dollar deal with Sweden's Saab to acquire three A26 submarines, strengthening Baltic Sea security.
Everything tied to the data center is suddenly suspect. Can Big Tech fix it?
Questions are mounting over the stability of data center-linked assets and whether Big Tech can address the underlying issues.
Prime Minister Andy Burnham comes with defense and national security implications
The rise of Prime Minister Andy Burnham has sparked urgent debate over the UK's national security posture and military funding.