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The U.S. Air Force has activated a new unit specifically dedicated to standing up operations with the Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider at its first operating base.
NASA is calling on states to compete for a proposed new space academy that could begin interim operations by 2028 and ultimately host up to 4,000 students.
General Atomics-Aeronautical Systems Inc. plans to draw on its Collaborative Combat Aircraft experience to develop the autonomous capabilities for its new Wildfire proposal.
Indra says it has received a Spanish government order to procure a new family of tactical drones for the country's armed forces, with first deliveries in 2028.
Australia has declared initial operational capability for the Lockheed Martin AGM-158C LRASM and AGM-158B JASSM-ER as part of an accelerated long-range strike capability package.
ImageSat International plans to launch a new very-high-resolution satellite constellation in 2030 and offer the hardware for sale to customers for direct operation.
TrustPoint expands its push in GPS-independent positioning, navigation and timing services with plans for a 40-satellite constellation, ordering 40 EnduroSat spacecraft.
Canada is prepared to join a coalition of pan-European anti-ballistic missile defense system operators led by Ukrainian missile company Fire Point, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on a visit to Ottawa on Sept. 10.
Axiom Space and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) emphasizing the importance of international collaboration and commercial innovation in space.
The French government is embarking on the renewal of its space-based electronic intelligence capability, with a contract to a consortium of Airbus and Unseenlabs.
Export-Import Bank of the United States' President and CEO John Jovanovic signed a $300 million credit agreement during his Sept. 9 visit to CesiumAstro.