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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

The FCC announced it will consider a proposal to permit unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites, expanding beyond today’s licensed satellite-link ecosystem. The effort would broaden access to spectrum paths that can support direct-to-device connectivity using commonly available consumer radio capabilities.

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2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

AINonline

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

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2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

SpaceNews.com

KBR reshapes defense technology unit to pursue Golden Dome missile-defense work

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2026-07-21T03:25:31.360154-07:00

Reuters

Lockheed and partners push lower-cost counter-drone and CCA-era air combat tools: bargain-rate Patriot, Morfius X-Rotor, and X-B

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2026-07-19T23:52:53.517246-07:00

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FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites The FCC announced it will consider a proposal to permit unlicensed wireless devices to communicate directly with satellites, expanding beyond today’s licensed satellite-link ecosystem. The effort would broaden access to spectrum paths that can support direct-to-device connectivity using commonly available consumer radio capabilities.

2026-07-21T10:53:58.954625-07:00

FCC to consider allowing unlicensed devices to communicate directly with satellites

SpaceNews.com

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KBR reshapes defense technology unit to pursue Golden Dome missile-defense work KBR said July 21 it is restructuring to better compete for work under the Trump administration’s “Golden Dome” multilayer defense concept. The company is aligning its digital engineering, space surveillance, and missile-defense businesses to target contracts aimed at countering missile and aerial threats.

2026-07-21T03:25:31.360154-07:00

KBR reshapes defense technology unit to pursue Golden Dome missile-defense work

SpaceWatch Global

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TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure TTTECH has named Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America, tasking him with shaping the company’s strategic direction for its aerospace, defense, and critical-infrastructure businesses. The appointment is positioned as a growth accelerator for TTTECH’s North American operations.

2026-07-21T00:53:51.037670-07:00

TTTECH appoints Eddie Myers as CEO of TTTECH North America to drive growth across aerospace, defense and critical infrastructure

AINonline

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Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market Embraer and Anduril signed an MOU to pursue the Barracuda missile for the C-390, without a timeline for initial testing. Separately, Anduril and Archer Aviation unveiled a jointly-developed autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform for both defense and commercial missions. In adjacent drone-defense moves, Kratos was selected by the US Energy Department to protect nuclear transports from drone attacks, and X-Bow announced its Buckler interceptor after successful flight testing against Shahed-type drones.

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Embraer- Anduril eye Barracuda missile; Anduril and Archer unveil autonomous hybrid-electric VTOL platform as interceptor market

AINonline

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Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy to Beta's MV250 Military VTOL

2026-07-20T23:23:16.290925-07:00

Sikorsky Adds Matrix Autonomy

DefenseNews.com

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US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB The US Air Force has flown a modified F-16 under artificial-intelligence control during flight tests at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida, marking a first step toward AI-operated tactical aircraft. Test efforts included piloted flights and autonomy trials with an AI flight kit installed and a test pilot remaining in the cockpit as backup.

2026-07-20T05:55:29.616756-07:00

US Air Force completes milestone test of modified F-16 with AI-controlled flight at Eglin AFB

SpaceNews.com

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LegendSpace raises $29.5M angel round to use AI to compress rocket engine development cycles Chinese startup LegendSpace, founded to apply artificial intelligence to shorten rocket engine development timelines, has raised $29.5 million in angel funding. The six-month-old company’s financing underscores continued investment in AI-assisted aerospace engineering workflows.

2026-07-20T04:38:37.045019-07:00

LegendSpace raises $29.5M angel round to use AI to compress rocket engine development cycles

FlightGlobal

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Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing At Farnborough, Australian avionics firm Advanced Navigation is showcasing a small-form-factor inertial navigation system designed for UAV and military platforms operating in heavy electronic warfare environments. The solution targets disruption from GPS jamming and spoofing, helping maintain navigation integrity when satellite signals are unreliable.

2026-07-20T03:08:56.350398-07:00

Advanced Navigation pitches compact INS to maintain UAV and military aircraft navigation under GPS jamming/spoofing

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