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Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites

The U.S. Space Force will select contractors to develop its next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites, launching a procurement phase to field new GEO-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Awards will determine industry partners responsible for design, production and integration of the new GEO ISR fleet.

2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00

Reuters

RTX posts strong 2025 results, $268B backlog; engine and MRO demand underpin 2026 outlook

2026-01-27T04:30:43.382332-08:00

AeroTime

How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market

2026-01-27T05:11:31.960668-08:00

AeroTime

Did France block EU-backed loans for UK Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine?

2026-01-27T03:27:07.348910-08:00

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AeroTime

How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market Gulf states have become dominant buyers in the global arms market, driven by concentrated oil wealth and persistent regional tensions. With limited indigenous defence industries, their militaries are largely equipped with foreign systems, making Saudi Arabia the world’s largest arms importer and reshaping procurement and supplier relationships across the region.

2026-01-27T05:11:31.960668-08:00

How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market

Reuters

RTX posts strong 2025 results, $268B backlog; engine and MRO demand underpin 2026 outlook RTX reported Q4 2025 sales of $24.2B (up 12%) and full‑year revenue of $88.6B (up 10%), with EPS of $1.55 and free cash flow of $3.2B. It closed 2025 with a $268B backlog ($161B commercial, $107B defense), driven by engine sales and strong commercial MRO demand, and expects 2026 growth.

2026-01-27T04:30:43.382332-08:00

RTX posts strong 2025 results, $268B backlog; engine and MRO demand underpin 2026 outlook

Reuters

Northrop Grumman Q4 profit and revenue rise as aeronautics sales gain amid geopolitical uncertainty Northrop Grumman reported higher fourth-quarter profit and revenue, driven by stronger sales in its aeronautics business as heightened geopolitical uncertainty boosted defense demand, particularly for aircraft-related programs. The results underscore continued market tailwinds for defense primes amid rising global strategic tensions and sustained government procurement.

2026-01-27T04:09:45.913384-08:00

Northrop Grumman Q4 profit and revenue rise as aeronautics sales gain amid geopolitical uncertainty

AeroTime

Did France block EU-backed loans for UK Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine? Reports say France blocked an EU proposal to underwrite loans for Ukraine to buy UK-made Storm Shadow cruise missiles. This explainer reviews the EU loan scheme, the Storm Shadow's strike capabilities and export provenance, and Paris's political, legal and strategic objections to underwriting British weapons via the bloc.

2026-01-27T03:27:07.348910-08:00

Did France block EU-backed loans for UK Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine?

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Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites The U.S. Space Force will select contractors to develop its next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites, launching a procurement phase to field new GEO-based intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capabilities. Awards will determine industry partners responsible for design, production and integration of the new GEO ISR fleet.

2026-01-27T03:21:38.145978-08:00

Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites

SpaceWatch Global

SatVu hires national-security veteran Scott Herman as CTO to scale thermal satellite intelligence SatVu has appointed national-security veteran Scott Herman as chief technology officer as the company scales delivery of thermal intelligence. Herman will oversee development and deployment of SatVu's thermal sensing and analytics to accelerate commercial and government use of high-temperature signature detection from orbit.

2026-01-27T02:52:38.364547-08:00

SatVu hires national-security veteran Scott Herman as CTO to scale thermal satellite intelligence

SpaceWatch Global

WSW 2026 — Markus Wandt (ESA/Saab): Why space needs purpose, not hype At WSW 2026, Daniela Jovic interviews Markus Wandt — an ESA astronaut and Saab's Head of Group Strategy & Technology — arguing the space sector must prioritise clear purpose over hype to align programs, partnerships and investments with measurable outcomes rather than speculative enthusiasm.

2026-01-26T22:12:10.420302-08:00

WSW 2026 — Markus Wandt (ESA/Saab): Why space needs purpose, not hype

The War Zone

USAF drafts requirements to replace Navy E-6B for 'Looking Glass' airborne ICBM‑launch role The U.S. Air Force is drafting operational and technical requirements for a replacement airborne command post to assume the 'Looking Glass' ICBM-launch and nuclear command-and-control mission after the Navy retires its E-6B fleet. The work marks the start of a USAF-led effort to restore an airborne launch capability.

2026-01-26T17:09:25.064259-08:00

USAF drafts requirements to replace Navy E-6B for 'Looking Glass' airborne ICBM‑launch role

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Space Force to select contractors for next‑generation geostationary reconnaissance satellites

RTX posts strong 2025 results, $268B backlog; engine and MRO demand underpin 2026 outlook

How oil wealth and geopolitics turned the Gulf into a global arms market

Did France block EU-backed loans for UK Storm Shadow missiles to Ukraine?

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