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Bombardier’s top executive told analysts that as cash flow improves, roughly half of Bombardier’s capital allocation over the next few years will likely go toward improving its products to stay competitive—a plan that could include the introduction of a new aircraft.
A U.S. Space Force mission carrying a prototype satellite for cislunar space tracking is now expected to launch next year following a swap in launch providers.
The UK has undertaken a series of launches of a BAE Systems one-way effector design from the deck of its HMS Queen Elizabeth aircraft carrier, expanding the number of launch platforms for the system.
GE Aerospace’s modified Saab 340B megawatt-class hybrid electric testbed has successfully demonstrated the use of electrically augmented power during takeoff.
SNC announced Nov. 5 it is bringing together three other major companies to compete for the U.S. Air Force’s program to overhaul the avionics and fuel management systems for its workhorse KC-135 tanker.
DARPA has launched a project to develop photonic integrated circuits that offer leaps in bandwidth and latency for computing, signal processing and sensing.
SES expects to start ramping up revenue from the European IRIS2 secure satellite communications system after the program got the government's go-ahead over the summer.
Rheinmetall has signaled that previously disclosed plans to establish a joint venture with European missile startup Destinus may be at risk of falling apart.
Ukraine will invest 175 million Ukrainian hryvnias ($3.9 million) in grants to help domestic firms develop radars and air-to-air missiles capable of countering Russia’s drones.
Chinese researchers have developed fiber-optic cable manufacturing processes which could help ensure high production yields for high-energy directed-energy laser systems.
Hensoldt is likely pushing its Pegasus signals intelligence aircraft deal into 2027, while raising its revenue guidance and maintaining a strong book-to-bill outlook.
France's defense armaments agency, DGA, is planning to order Exocet MM40 B3c missiles from MBDA for the navy and potentially other buyers, while seeking to boost its frigates' air defense.
A new generation of Democratic lawmakers threatens to wash out the golden era of Trump administration defense initiatives and to rein in Elon Musk’s influence in national security affairs.
