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Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

Hermeus has secured experimental type certification from the FAA for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, clearing regulatory hurdles to begin supersonic flight testing from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The approval allows the hypersonic developer to commence its high‑speed flight test campaign and gather airworthiness data.

2026-03-19T12:00:45.474228-07:00

Associated Press

American Airlines and Google use weather‑AI to reroute 100+ transatlantic flights and cut contrails

2026-03-19T09:11:24.995297-07:00

Space.com

AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years

2026-03-19T06:05:26.657059-07:00

Via Satellite

White House releases 'Cyber Strategy for America' prioritizing critical infrastructure and tech superiority

2026-03-19T08:59:45.895186-07:00

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Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1 Hermeus has secured experimental type certification from the FAA for its Quarterhorse Mk 2.1, clearing regulatory hurdles to begin supersonic flight testing from Spaceport America in New Mexico. The approval allows the hypersonic developer to commence its high‑speed flight test campaign and gather airworthiness data.

2026-03-19T12:00:45.474228-07:00

Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

Associated Press

American Airlines and Google use weather‑AI to reroute 100+ transatlantic flights and cut contrails American Airlines and Google applied a weather‑forecasting AI to recommend route and altitude adjustments on more than 100 transatlantic flights, significantly reducing contrail formation and lowering the measured climate impact of those services. The work demonstrates a scalable operational pathway to cut non‑CO2 warming from routine flights.

2026-03-19T09:11:24.995297-07:00

American Airlines and Google use weather‑AI to reroute 100+ transatlantic flights and cut contrails

Via Satellite

White House releases 'Cyber Strategy for America' prioritizing critical infrastructure and tech superiority The White House released President Trump’s Cyber Strategy for America in mid‑March, establishing six policy pillars to harden networks, deter adversaries and protect critical infrastructure. It prioritizes U.S. superiority in emerging technologies — notably AI, quantum computing and cryptocurrency ecosystems — as national security objectives.

2026-03-19T08:59:45.895186-07:00

White House releases 'Cyber Strategy for America' prioritizing critical infrastructure and tech superiority

Via Satellite

Zaluzhnyi: Future conflicts will be fought by autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems Valerii Zaluzhnyi said future conflicts will be fought by 'autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems.' The comment was described as being of interest to a CyberSat audience and underscores autonomy and robotics as focal points in his remarks.

2026-03-19T07:38:26.278144-07:00

Zaluzhnyi: Future conflicts will be fought by autonomous and semi‑autonomous robotic systems

Via Satellite

Zaluzhnyi Says Future Conflicts Will Be Fought by Autonomous and Semi‑Autonomous Robotic Systems

2026-03-19T07:38:26.278144-07:00

Zaluzhnyi Says Future Conflict

Space.com

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AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years Researchers warn AI-driven cyberattacks could manipulate or disable satellites within roughly two years, with attackers only needing to compromise a single spacecraft to cascade failures across constellations. Industry and military operators face growing pressure to harden onboard autonomy, ground links and supply chains against automated, adaptive threats.

2026-03-19T06:05:26.657059-07:00

AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years

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Advanced Navigation raises $110M Series C to accelerate GPS-independent sensor development Advanced Navigation closed a $110 million Series C and will use the capital to accelerate development of sensors that can operate independent of GPS. The funding will speed engineering, testing and commercialization of alternative navigation systems designed to maintain positioning and guidance when satellite signals are unavailable.

2026-03-18T05:54:57.060995-07:00

Advanced Navigation raises $110M Series C to accelerate GPS-independent sensor development

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How helicopters are adopting AI — big operational upside, clear safety and legal trade-offs Artificial intelligence offers significant potential to improve helicopter operations — from predictive maintenance and mission support to partial automation — but the industry must confront safety validation, certification gaps and legal liability before deployment at scale. Stakeholders face near‑term operational benefits alongside unresolved regulatory and safety questions.

2026-03-18T05:40:39.413735-07:00

How helicopters are adopting AI — big operational upside, clear safety and legal trade-offs

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Hermeus wins FAA experimental type certification for Quarterhorse Mk 2.1

American Airlines and Google use weather‑AI to reroute 100+ transatlantic flights and cut contrails

AI-enabled cyberattacks could destabilize satellite constellations within two years

White House releases 'Cyber Strategy for America' prioritizing critical infrastructure and tech superiority

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