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BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness

BosonQ Psi Federal LLC (BQP) has secured SpaceWERX funding to advance its quantum-assisted AI platform aimed at improving Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The support is intended to accelerate development of capabilities designed to enhance situational understanding of the space environment.

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2026-07-17T12:17:36.276169-07:00

Reuters

Farnborough 2026: defense-first weapons focus meets eVTOL autonomy debut and IATA’s 2025 market readout

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2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

FlightGlobal

DARPA and U.S. Air Force conduct human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s using the VENOM Autonomy Kit

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2026-07-17T02:58:38.844464-07:00

AINonline

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

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2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

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BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness BosonQ Psi Federal LLC (BQP) has secured SpaceWERX funding to advance its quantum-assisted AI platform aimed at improving Space Domain Awareness (SDA). The support is intended to accelerate development of capabilities designed to enhance situational understanding of the space environment.

2026-07-17T12:17:36.276169-07:00

BosonQ Psi Federal (BQP) wins SpaceWERX funding to advance quantum-assisted AI for space domain awareness

FlightGlobal

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DARPA and U.S. Air Force conduct human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s using the VENOM Autonomy Kit DARPA and the U.S. Air Force are flying modified F-16s to test human-on-the-loop autonomy under the AI Reinforcements program. The VENOM Autonomy Kit uses an aftermarket controller that lets pilots switch between traditional manual flight controls and autonomous flight with a switch.

2026-07-17T02:58:38.844464-07:00

DARPA and U.S. Air Force conduct human-on-the-loop in-air testing of AI-capable F-16s using the VENOM Autonomy Kit

AINonline

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EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify Quantum Systems was selected by Japan’s ATLA for a Counter-UAS proof-of-concept programme, while EU-Ukraine Drone Alliance founding members include Quantum Systems and Destinus to scale drone and counter-drone technologies. The cluster also highlights new counter-drone concepts from Israel Aerospace Industries’ HYPNOSIS and Paramount Aerospace’s Mwari configuration for one-way attack drones.

2026-07-17T01:17:56.974932-07:00

EU–Ukraine Drone Alliance and Japan’s ATLA back emerging counter-UAS tech as drone threats intensify

SpaceWatch Global

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Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training Slingshot Aerospace has won a $69.2 million award supporting the U.S. Space Force’s digital transformation. Over a 4.5-year period, the program will deliver AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training capabilities for Guardians tasked with protecting and defending the U.S.

2026-07-17T01:12:27.030066-07:00

Slingshot Aerospace awarded $69.2M by U.S. Space Force for AI-powered mission rehearsal and operational training

Reuters

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Farnborough 2026: defense-first weapons focus meets eVTOL autonomy debut and IATA’s 2025 market readout With wars reshaping customer priorities, Britain’s Farnborough Airshow is set to foreground weapons and defense-linked capabilities alongside next-generation platforms. Vertical Aerospace plans its first public eVTOL prototype flight, following a defense-focused autonomy deal. Separately, IATA’s 2025 WATS highlights premium growth, Asia’s dominance, and shifting fleet dynamics.

2026-07-16T23:44:00.863030-07:00

Farnborough 2026: defense-first weapons focus meets eVTOL autonomy debut and IATA’s 2025 market readout

Via Satellite

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Viasat-BMW demo shows first satellite voice call fully integrated into vehicle infotainment Viasat says it has demonstrated a satellite-enabled voice call capability integrated into a BMW Group vehicle platform, with the feature fully integrated into the infotainment system. The demonstration was shown during 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) Meeting Week in Munich, using the BMW iX3 platform as the commercial vehicle basis.

2026-07-16T15:57:19.833302-07:00

Viasat-BMW demo shows first satellite voice call fully integrated into vehicle infotainment

Via Satellite

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Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks Keysight Technologies will lead a European Space Agency (ESA) development program examining how blockchain technologies can be used to detect anomalies for 5G non-terrestrial networks (NTN). The effort includes evaluating blockchain frameworks aimed at improving security in NTN operations.

2026-07-16T14:27:03.090863-07:00

Keysight to lead ESA work on blockchain-based anomaly detection for 5G non-terrestrial networks

SpaceNews.com

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Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit A study published in *Nature Astronomy* outlines a new satellite design and detection technique intended to identify thermonuclear warheads while they are in space. The work focuses on improving observational capability for nuclear-weapons monitoring beyond ground-based approaches.

2026-07-16T13:44:27.071907-07:00

Nature Astronomy study proposes satellite method to detect thermonuclear warheads in orbit

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