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Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Bloomberg

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO

2026-06-09T06:44:11.288601-07:00

SpaceWatch Global

Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access

2026-06-08T03:21:41.906755-07:00

AINonline

Gogo’s SD Government wins $7.5M NOAA contract for hurricane-hunter fleet satcom, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software

2026-06-04T14:25:53.446331-07:00

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FlightGlobal

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership The US Department of War added Cirrus Aircraft—manufacturer of the Cirrus Vision Jet—to its in-country list of Chinese military companies under the agency’s AVIC-linked criteria. The designation brings Cirrus and its US operations under an expanding federal contracting ban framework, according to the report.

2026-06-10T15:29:00.334713-07:00

Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

Breaking Defense

Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M) The Space Systems Command has selected Viasat and Intelsat for the first of a new anti-jam communications satellite effort. The two awards total $437.7 million, marking the start of Space Force investment in more resilient military satcom against interference threats.

2026-06-09T14:28:57.984530-07:00

Space Force’s Space Systems Command awards first anti-jam comms satellite contracts to Viasat and Intelsat (total $437.7M)

Bloomberg

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO A Starlink India launch run-up hit a security roadblock before SpaceX expanded its satellite internet service with new antenna and router deployments. The setback comes as SpaceX positions itself for a potential IPO, raising attention on how ground-segment and terminal security can affect deployment schedules.

2026-06-09T06:44:11.288601-07:00

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO

SpaceWatch Global

Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access Trump’s National Security AI memorandum (NSPM-11) accelerates AI deployment for national-security missions and shapes how the Pentagon structures access to protected, classified environments. Reporting says SpaceX and seven other firms are already cleared to participate in classified-network arrangements.

2026-06-08T03:21:41.906755-07:00

Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access

Paddle Your Own Kanoo

TSA begins operational field testing of biometric-enabled “skip security” program for pilots, flight attendants and other critic The TSA has started operational field testing of a new biometric system intended to strengthen a program that lets pilots, flight attendants and other critical airline personnel bypass airport security screening lanes. The trial focuses on making identity verification more secure while preserving streamlined access for those workers.

2026-06-06T02:58:00.286723-07:00

TSA begins operational field testing of biometric-enabled “skip security” program for pilots, flight attendants and other critic

AINonline

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Gogo’s SD Government wins $7.5M NOAA contract for hurricane-hunter fleet satcom, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software Gogo Division SD Government has secured a multi-year $7.5 million contract from the U.S. NOAA to provide mission-critical communications services for the Lockheed WP-3D “hurricane hunter” aircraft. The award covers satellite communications, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software for extreme-weather operations.

2026-06-04T14:25:53.446331-07:00

Gogo’s SD Government wins $7.5M NOAA contract for hurricane-hunter fleet satcom, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software

Space Intel Report

Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite slips to late-2027/early-2028 as backers defend its role alongside post-quan Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution (QKD) satellite faces further launch delays, with backers now targeting late 2027 or early 2028 for the mission. Program advocates argue post-quantum cryptography is not a like-for-like substitute for QKD in securing sensitive communications despite the schedule impact.

2026-06-02T14:22:25.069208-07:00

Europe’s Eagle-1 quantum key distribution satellite slips to late-2027/early-2028 as backers defend its role alongside post-quan

AINonline

Cyviation warns business-aviation operators face mounting cyberattack risk as small operators lack protection Cyviation says business-aviation organizations—particularly smaller operators—need stronger protection against cyberattacks. The security specialist’s warning highlights a widening gap between threat capability and the level of defensive support available to lighter fleets and less-resourced operators.

2026-06-01T11:08:13.517244-07:00

Cyviation warns business-aviation operators face mounting cyberattack risk as small operators lack protection

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Pentagon designates Cirrus (Vision Jet maker) a Chinese military-linked company over AVIC ownership

Starlink India launch faces security roadblock ahead of SpaceX IPO

Trump NSPM-11 mandates faster national-security AI adoption, clears SpaceX and 7 firms for classified-network access

Gogo’s SD Government wins $7.5M NOAA contract for hurricane-hunter fleet satcom, cybersecurity, and cockpit datalink software

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