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SDA TAP Lab selects nine companies for fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator

The Space Development Agency's TAP Lab selected nine companies for its fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator, the latest cohort in the program. The announcement documents continued cohort-driven activity within SDA's TAP Lab initiative and highlights ongoing investment in small-scale space innovation pathways.

2026-02-11T08:22:22.378896-08:00

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USMC's 2026 Aviation Plan maps multi‑decade shift to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00

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Russia receives 'large batch' of Su‑57 fighters with upgraded 101KS sensors

2026-02-10T06:56:19.386696-08:00

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Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation

2026-02-11T06:18:57.792900-08:00

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UK pledges New Medium Helicopter decision before end‑March after talks with Leonardo to keep AW149 bid alive UK defence ministers met Leonardo executives twice in the past fortnight to reassure the company of continued government commitment to the long‑running New Medium Helicopter (NMH) competition. Ministers promised a procurement decision ahead of an end‑March deadline to keep Leonardo’s AW149 bid in contention.

2026-02-11T09:40:28.750887-08:00

UK pledges New Medium Helicopter decision before end‑March after talks with Leonardo to keep AW149 bid alive

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SDA TAP Lab selects nine companies for fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator The Space Development Agency's TAP Lab selected nine companies for its fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator, the latest cohort in the program. The announcement documents continued cohort-driven activity within SDA's TAP Lab initiative and highlights ongoing investment in small-scale space innovation pathways.

2026-02-11T08:22:22.378896-08:00

SDA TAP Lab selects nine companies for fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator

Vertical Mag

Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation Parallel Flight Technologies is adapting its Firefly unmanned aircraft system to operate on heavy fuel in collaboration with Alpha Unmanned Systems. The programme converts the Firefly propulsion and fuel‑delivery systems to accept heavy‑fuel grades, with development work ongoing under the collaboration.

2026-02-11T06:18:57.792900-08:00

Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation

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USMC's 2026 Aviation Plan maps multi‑decade shift to F‑35 and drone 'wingman' The Marine Corps' 2026 Aviation Plan maps a multi‑decade transformation in four five‑year blocks through 2041, consolidating fixed‑wing combat power around the F‑35 while retiring legacy Harrier and Hornet fleets. It prioritizes development, procurement and operational integration of 'drone wingman' systems to enable manned–unmanned teaming.

2026-02-11T05:34:39.276259-08:00

USMC's 2026 Aviation Plan maps multi‑decade shift to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

Axios

Raytheon’s Coyote Block 3NK defeats drone swarms in U.S. Army demo as RTX plans Coyote production ramp Raytheon demonstrated its Coyote Block 3 Non‑Kinetic (Block 3NK) loitering counter‑UAS in a U.S. Army exercise, saying the system defeated multiple drone swarms while showing launch, loiter, intercept and recovery capabilities. RTX now signals a significant production ramp across the Coyote family supported by accelerated production agreements.

2026-02-11T04:15:56.337323-08:00

Raytheon’s Coyote Block 3NK defeats drone swarms in U.S. Army demo as RTX plans Coyote production ramp

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Uruguay begins acceptance of first two Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos Uruguayan Air Force teams are at Embraer's Gavião Peixoto plant to accept the country's first two A‑29 Super Tucano light‑attack/ISR aircraft — the initial tranche from a six‑aircraft 2024 purchase. Embraer will complete an official handover and a reception ceremony in Uruguay later this month.

2026-02-11T01:53:11.252585-08:00

Uruguay begins acceptance of first two Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos

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Dassault Systèmes shares tumble after weak Q4, issues cautious 2026 outlook Dassault Systèmes stock plunged ~21% after the software group reported Q4 non-GAAP EPS €0.40 and revenue €1.68bn, down 4% year/year, and flagged a cautious Q1 and FY26 outlook. Management now targets 3–5% revenue growth for 2026, weighing on investor confidence.

2026-02-11T01:04:25.745775-08:00

Dassault Systèmes shares tumble after weak Q4, issues cautious 2026 outlook

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SatService (Calian) wins contract to deliver Q/V‑band ground station for German Armed Forces Calian subsidiary SatService has been awarded a German Defence Ministry contract to deliver a full‑service Q/V‑band satellite ground station — including a 4‑metre antenna — to support scientific research and modern military satellite communications, combining local expertise with global space capabilities.

2026-02-10T16:13:21.711335-08:00

SatService (Calian) wins contract to deliver Q/V‑band ground station for German Armed Forces

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SDA TAP Lab selects nine companies for fourth Catalyst Campus mini-accelerator

USMC's 2026 Aviation Plan maps multi‑decade shift to F‑35 and drone 'wingman'

Russia receives 'large batch' of Su‑57 fighters with upgraded 101KS sensors

Parallel Flight and Alpha Unmanned convert Firefly UAS for heavy‑fuel operation

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