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Thales makes Singapore an R&D and manufacturing hub for FlytEDGE IFE

At the 2026 Singapore Airshow Thales signed three MoUs with the Singapore Economic Development Board to build AI, cloud/edge computing, data engineering and smart‑manufacturing capabilities to support its FlytEDGE inflight‑entertainment system. Thales will grow its Singapore IFE workforce to nearly 40 specialists within three years.

2026-02-03T19:07:56.115490-08:00

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Perseverance completes first Mars drive planned autonomously by AI

2026-02-03T14:07:55.641085-08:00

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Satlyt licenses The Aerospace Corporation's DiskSat to add edge computing for autonomous in‑orbit operations

2026-02-03T13:34:04.160180-08:00

Via Satellite

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

2026-02-03T13:34:04.112597-08:00

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Singapore signs for ST Engineering's Terrex s5/Titan 8x8; hybrid‑electric IFV debuts at Singapore Airshow 2026 Singapore has signed an agreement for ST Engineering’s Terrex s5/Titan 8x8 infantry fighting vehicle, unveiled at the Singapore Airshow 2026. The 27‑foot hybrid‑electric vehicle carries a 13‑ton payload, accommodates 12 troops, and is designed to power sensors, comms, lasers and unmanned systems.

2026-02-04T03:43:08.117983-08:00

Singapore signs for ST Engineering's Terrex s5/Titan 8x8; hybrid‑electric IFV debuts at Singapore Airshow 2026

APAC Defence Reporter

Thales makes Singapore an R&D and manufacturing hub for FlytEDGE IFE At the 2026 Singapore Airshow Thales signed three MoUs with the Singapore Economic Development Board to build AI, cloud/edge computing, data engineering and smart‑manufacturing capabilities to support its FlytEDGE inflight‑entertainment system. Thales will grow its Singapore IFE workforce to nearly 40 specialists within three years.

2026-02-03T19:07:56.115490-08:00

Thales makes Singapore an R&D and manufacturing hub for FlytEDGE IFE

Space.com

Perseverance completes first Mars drive planned autonomously by AI NASA's Perseverance rover completed the first Mars drive planned end-to-end by an AI system, demonstrating generative AI can streamline autonomous navigation on planetary surfaces. Engineers say the capability could reduce ground-in-the-loop planning and speed traverse decision-making for future off‑planet operations.

2026-02-03T14:07:55.641085-08:00

Perseverance completes first Mars drive planned autonomously by AI

Via Satellite

Satlyt licenses The Aerospace Corporation's DiskSat to add edge computing for autonomous in‑orbit operations Satlyt will license The Aerospace Corporation's DiskSat technology to add edge computing and enable autonomous in‑orbit operations and on‑orbit data processing. The license positions Satlyt to integrate its edge‑software into DiskSat platforms and accelerate deployment of autonomous satellite services.

2026-02-03T13:34:04.160180-08:00

Satlyt licenses The Aerospace Corporation's DiskSat to add edge computing for autonomous in‑orbit operations

Via Satellite

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation Tomorrow.io raised $175 million in a round led by Stonecourt Capital and HarbourVest to accelerate deployment of DeepSky, its AI-native weather‑sensing satellite constellation. The Israeli firm says the funds will speed launches, scale space‑based meteorological capability and expand forecasting services for commercial and government users.

2026-02-03T13:34:04.112597-08:00

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

TechCrunch

Skyryse raises $300M at $1.15B to scale FlightOS and pursue FAA certification Skyryse closed a $300 million Series C at a $1.15 billion valuation led by Autopilot Ventures with backing from Fidelity, ArrowMark Partners and the Qatar Investment Authority. The capital will scale its FlightOS universal operating system as the company pushes for FAA certification to automate helicopters and improve safety.

2026-02-03T10:35:55.361901-08:00

Skyryse raises $300M at $1.15B to scale FlightOS and pursue FAA certification

Breaking Defense

USAF awards $9M to Picogrid for AI‑generated counter‑drone software The U.S. Air Force has awarded Picogrid a $9 million contract to develop AI‑generated counter‑drone software for operational use. Picogrid cofounder Martin Slosarik told Breaking Defense the capability "really wouldn't be possible 12 months ago," highlighting rapid AI progress.

2026-02-03T07:16:04.952655-08:00

USAF awards $9M to Picogrid for AI‑generated counter‑drone software

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Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO Elon Musk announced a merger of SpaceX and xAI that values the combined New Space–AI business at $1.25 trillion and is targeting a June 2026 listing to raise at least $50 billion. Musk says space-based AI will be the lowest-cost path to scale compute within 2–3 years; investors have questioned deal terms and minority shareholder treatment.

2026-02-03T05:35:35.133579-08:00

Musk merges SpaceX and xAI into a $1.25T New Space–AI company ahead of June 2026 IPO

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Thales makes Singapore an R&D and manufacturing hub for FlytEDGE IFE

Perseverance completes first Mars drive planned autonomously by AI

Satlyt licenses The Aerospace Corporation's DiskSat to add edge computing for autonomous in‑orbit operations

Tomorrow.io raises $175M to accelerate DeepSky AI-native weather satellite constellation

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