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Feb 04, 2026
High-energy lasers are entering service, and a U.S. Army solicitation document breaks down the expectations for their performance.
Feb 03, 2026
Several executives have acknowledged Trump’s pressure on their companies to accelerate delivery of warfighting capabilities.
Feb 03, 2026
The Pentagon hopes that a previously conceived notion to 3D-print war materiel on the front line could help troops during a future military conflict.
Jan 30, 2026
The Space Development Agency will test whether commercial deorbiting can keep its low-Earth-orbit architecture safe and sustainable.
Jan 30, 2026
The UK’s efforts to rearm are marching at two beats—one fast-paced, another glacial.

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May 05, 2026
Ursa Major is in talks about a new phase of testing of a unique, liquid-fueled tactical missile demonstrator after two test firings.
May 05, 2026
Spacecraft developer Quantum Space says former NASA Administrator Jim Bridenstine will serve as its next chief executive.
May 05, 2026
Anduril Industries has gathered five industry partners to support its work on the U.S. Space Force’s space-based interceptor program, the company says.
May 05, 2026
The EU launched a call for participation in the EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance aimed at fostering development of UAS and ways to defend against them.
May 05, 2026
New Zealand’s Syos Aerospace is preparing to field a wider range of drones for testing in Ukraine.
May 05, 2026
Firefly Aerospace has made progress building and testing the major flight components of the future Eclipse medium-lift launch vehicle, CEO Jason Kim says.
May 05, 2026
Soon, and for the first time since Panama disbanded its armed forces in 1989, the country will add a dedicated armed aircraft capability in the form of four A-29 Super Tucanos to help enhance its surveillance, close-air support, special operations, drug interdiction and border monitoring capabilities.
May 04, 2026
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has hinted that the long-awaited, much-delayed Defense Investment Plan could emerge “in the coming weeks.”