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USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive to advance low-cost Frenzy turbojets for swarm drones

The U.S. Air Force awarded Beehive Industries a $29.7 million contract to advance flight testing of the 200 lb‑thrust Frenzy 8 and to fabricate prototypes of the 100 lb‑thrust Frenzy 6, accelerating low‑cost, disposable turbojet production for swarm‑class unmanned systems.

2026-04-09T14:01:12.762414-07:00

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Investors Speculate on a Potential SpaceX–Tesla Merger as Musk Focuses on AI

2026-04-08T06:12:06.937000-07:00

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GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement

2026-04-08T15:31:50.602791-07:00

Wall Street Journal

Intel to support Musk’s $25B Terafab chip project for SpaceX, xAI and Tesla in Texas

2026-04-07T15:53:12.314417-07:00

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USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive to advance low-cost Frenzy turbojets for swarm drones The U.S. Air Force awarded Beehive Industries a $29.7 million contract to advance flight testing of the 200 lb‑thrust Frenzy 8 and to fabricate prototypes of the 100 lb‑thrust Frenzy 6, accelerating low‑cost, disposable turbojet production for swarm‑class unmanned systems.

2026-04-09T14:01:12.762414-07:00

USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive to advance low-cost Frenzy turbojets for swarm drones

SpaceNews.com

Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defence and space-based computing Apex plans to develop larger satellites to support missile defence missions and space‑based computing. The program seeks to field heavier platforms capable of hosting defensive payloads and on‑orbit processing, reflecting a push toward higher‑capability, defense‑aligned satellite architectures with expanded mission flexibility.

2026-04-09T02:18:53.156361-07:00

Apex to develop larger satellites for missile defence and space-based computing

SpaceWatch Global

Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing — SpaceNews event, April 30, Washington, D.C. SpaceNews will host 'Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing' on April 30 in Washington, D.C., the next event in its orbital data‑centers series. The session will examine on‑orbit computing prospects for using space‑based platforms to provide processing, storage and computing services and business models.

2026-04-09T01:17:42.717995-07:00

Opportunities for On‑Orbit Computing — SpaceNews event, April 30, Washington, D.C.

Breitflyte

GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement GE Aerospace has announced deployment of automated inspection templates for its GEnx engines as part of an ongoing Joint Technology Agreement with Waygate Technologies. The rollout applies Waygate's automated inspection technology to GEnx engine inspection workflows and marks an operational milestone in the collaboration.

2026-04-08T15:31:50.602791-07:00

GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement

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Investors Speculate on a Potential SpaceX–Tesla Merger as Musk Focuses on AI Investors and analysts are speculating about a possible SpaceX–Tesla merger as Elon Musk shifts his focus toward artificial intelligence. The chatter highlights market uncertainty over whether Musk will reconfigure his flagship companies to align AI assets and strategy across space, automotive and software businesses.

2026-04-08T06:12:06.937000-07:00

Investors Speculate on a Potential SpaceX–Tesla Merger as Musk Focuses on AI

Vertical Mag

Controlled Firepower: Manned and Uncrewed Ignition Systems Transform Wildfire Management New manned and uncrewed aerial ignition systems are changing prescribed-burning and wildland fire suppression by allowing more precise, repeatable ignition patterns, expanding operational windows, and reducing firefighter exposure. Agencies are deploying drone-mounted ignition devices alongside helicopter systems to scale controlled burns with improved safety and targeting.

2026-04-08T06:11:34.244266-07:00

Controlled Firepower: Manned and Uncrewed Ignition Systems Transform Wildfire Management

Skift

Why AI Integration Will Define Airlines' Next Competitive Era Airlines are moving from AI experimentation to operational execution. The critical next challenge is integrating AI across airline systems — operations, retailing and maintenance — to turn pilots and proofs into measurable business results: improved revenue, lower costs and greater operational resilience.

2026-04-08T06:11:13.659529-07:00

Why AI Integration Will Define Airlines' Next Competitive Era

Skift

Grab pushes into end-to-end travel with AI features to simplify Southeast Asia journeys Grab is making a play for Southeast Asia's booming travel market, unveiling a suite of AI-powered features aimed at simplifying end-to-end journeys. The tools are designed to reduce booking and trip friction across the superapp's travel services, positioning Grab as a one-stop platform for regional travel.

2026-04-08T03:39:30.584698-07:00

Grab pushes into end-to-end travel with AI features to simplify Southeast Asia journeys

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USAF awards $29.7M to Beehive to advance low-cost Frenzy turbojets for swarm drones

Investors Speculate on a Potential SpaceX–Tesla Merger as Musk Focuses on AI

GE Aerospace, Waygate deploy automated inspection templates for GEnx engines under Joint Technology Agreement

Intel to support Musk’s $25B Terafab chip project for SpaceX, xAI and Tesla in Texas

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