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Hisdesat confirms SpainSat NG II sustained non-recoverable damage

Hisdesat has confirmed that SpainSat NG II, a recently launched Spanish military communications satellite, sustained non-recoverable damage and is now a total loss in orbit. The operator said the spacecraft cannot be recovered and has declared the mission failed publicly.

2026-01-17T22:18:21.979446-08:00

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Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare

2026-01-17T16:05:38.708045-08:00

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Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00

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India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade

2026-01-17T19:44:17.279861-08:00

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Financial Times

European defence stocks jump ~15% as Greenland tensions fuel bets on higher military spending European defence stocks have surged nearly 15% this month as mounting geopolitical tensions over Greenland prompt investors to expect sustained rises in national military spending. The rally signals growing market anticipation of accelerated procurement and orders for European defence contractors and suppliers.

2026-01-17T22:52:19.486826-08:00

European defence stocks jump ~15% as Greenland tensions fuel bets on higher military spending

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Hisdesat confirms SpainSat NG II sustained non-recoverable damage Hisdesat has confirmed that SpainSat NG II, a recently launched Spanish military communications satellite, sustained non-recoverable damage and is now a total loss in orbit. The operator said the spacecraft cannot be recovered and has declared the mission failed publicly.

2026-01-17T22:18:21.979446-08:00

Hisdesat confirms SpainSat NG II sustained non-recoverable damage

airpowerasia.com

India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade India and Israel are deepening aerospace and defense cooperation to pursue joint development, co‑production and expanded trade across military and civil aerospace sectors. The partnership focuses on technology sharing, industrial collaboration and export opportunities that could reshape regional supply chains and accelerate joint procurement and R&D programmes.

2026-01-17T19:44:17.279861-08:00

India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade

Breaking Defense

Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare The U.S. Air Force demonstrated a cyber‑equipped EC‑130 in a series of experiments combining in‑flight wireless hacking with traditional electronic warfare, showing how cyber actors and EW capabilities can operate from airborne platforms and begin to merge in tactics and operational concepts.

2026-01-17T16:05:38.708045-08:00

Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare

Air Data News

Russia targets 2026 first flight for Su-75 after years of delays

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00

Russia targets 2026 first flig

Air Data News

Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays Russia now aims for the Sukhoi Su‑75 'Checkmate' light stealth fighter to make its maiden flight in 2026, the latest schedule revision after multiple years of delay. The update signals the programme is moving back toward flight testing after repeated slippages.

2026-01-17T14:15:32.934642-08:00

Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays

Bloomberg

Army again misses deadline to field first U.S. hypersonic weapon The U.S. Army has missed a self‑imposed deadline to field its first hypersonic weapon, marking another schedule slip for a top Pentagon modernization priority. The delay underscores persistent program‑management and integration challenges as U.S. services race to develop and deploy Mach‑5+ strike capabilities.

2026-01-17T07:57:27.128869-08:00

Army again misses deadline to field first U.S. hypersonic weapon

DefenseNews.com

US Navy, Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps have awarded L3Harris a multiyear contract to deliver 34 large T7 explosive ordnance disposal robots, including operator training and sustainment, to bolster EOD teams' ability to clear high‑risk ordnance across naval and expeditionary operations.

2026-01-16T13:24:53.200289-08:00

US Navy, Marine Corps award L3Harris multiyear contract for 34 T7 EOD robots

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Hisdesat confirms SpainSat NG II sustained non-recoverable damage

Air Force demonstrates cyber‑equipped EC‑130 for in‑flight wireless hacking and integrated electronic warfare

Russia targets 2026 maiden flight for Su‑75 'Checkmate' after years of delays

India & Israel deepen aerospace and defense cooperation — focus on joint development and trade

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