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Peraton named prime integrator for FAA's Brand New Air Traffic Control System, aiming for 2028 rollout

The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA have named Peraton as prime integrator for the Brand New Air Traffic Control System (BNATCS), tasking the contractor to lead the nationwide rollout and support deployment of new capabilities with the goal of implementing the modernised ATC system by the end of 2028.

2025-12-04T15:51:15.516222-08:00

Aviation Today

China's Rare Earth Clampdown Reverberates Through Avionics Supply Chains and Aircraft Valuations

2025-12-04T14:47:37.343485-08:00

SpaceQ

MDA Space wins C$44.7M CSA contract to build RADARSAT replenishment satellite

2025-12-04T13:09:21.451832-08:00

The War Zone

Navy finds training, procedure and communication failures behind four USS Harry S. Truman mishaps during Houthi campaign

2025-12-04T10:42:48.284060-08:00

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odessa-journal.com

Ukrainian defence‑tech startups pull in $105M from foreign investors in 2025 Over 50 Ukrainian defence‑tech startups raised $105 million from foreign investors in 2025, with the largest shares directed to firms focused on artificial intelligence, unmanned aerial systems and autonomous technologies. The inflow represents a concentrated wave of external capital into Ukraine’s defence‑tech sector this year.

2025-12-07T19:43:26.921493-08:00

Ukrainian defence‑tech startups pull in $105M from foreign investors in 2025

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Space Force: Golden Dome Air-and-Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028 The U.S. Space Force's Golden Dome air-and-missile defense shield will achieve initial operational capability in 2028, Space Force Gen. Michael A. Guetlein said. The timeline signals near-term fielding of elements of the space‑based missile‑tracking and interceptor architecture the Pentagon has been developing.

2025-12-07T18:03:12.152544-08:00

US Space Force: Golden Dome Air-and-Missile Defense to Achieve Initial Operational Capability in 2028

Breaking Defense

Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request, adds funding for F/A-XX A bipartisan compromise on the NDAA sets the defense topline roughly $8 billion above the Pentagon's request and inserts new funding for the F/A-XX next‑generation fighter program, redirecting additional resources toward advanced air superiority development and potentially accelerating procurement timelines for primes and suppliers.

2025-12-07T17:21:06.611340-08:00

Compromise NDAA raises defense topline by ~$8B above Pentagon request, adds funding for F/A-XX

aspistrategist.org.au

ADF 'go big, go fast' on autonomous warfare — rapid procurement to underpin deterrence-by-denial The Australian Defence Force must rapidly scale procurement of autonomous systems across air, sea and land to quickly increase force-structure and capability and reinforce its deterrence-by-denial strategy. Canberra is pushing to accelerate acquisition timelines, expand industrial partnerships and field massed uncrewed effects.

2025-12-07T11:07:57.887839-08:00

ADF 'go big, go fast' on autonomous warfare — rapid procurement to underpin deterrence-by-denial

SpaceNews.com

Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is 'well informed' amid criticism Space Force Gen. Michael Guetlein defended keeping details of the Golden Dome air-and-space missile‑defense program classified, saying industry partners are "well informed" even as lawmakers and contractors criticise the programme's secrecy. He insisted classified handling has not impeded industry engagement or readiness.

2025-12-07T10:43:15.601540-08:00

Guetlein defends Golden Dome secrecy, says industry is 'well informed' amid criticism

Air Data News

Italy invites Germany to join GCAP as Berlin weighs exit from FCAS Italy's Defence Minister Guido Crosetto told parliament that Germany could be welcomed into the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), opening the door for Berlin to shift away from the Franco‑German Future Combat Air System (FCAS). The remark highlights increasing strain in FCAS partnership and rising GCAP momentum.

2025-12-07T02:18:53.187226-08:00

Italy invites Germany to join GCAP as Berlin weighs exit from FCAS

Aviation Week

Pentagon Affirms Commitment to F/A-XX Amid Stalled Source Selection and Industrial‑Base Uncertainty The Pentagon reiterated its commitment to deliver a next‑generation F/A‑XX carrier fighter even as the source‑selection process remains stalled and questions persist over industrial‑base capacity. Officials said they will continue assessing supplier constraints and timelines while preserving the programme’s long‑term procurement objectives.

2025-12-06T13:22:10.947435-08:00

Pentagon Affirms Commitment to F/A-XX Amid Stalled Source Selection and Industrial‑Base Uncertainty

Reuters

Boeing defense chief says Trump's plan for government equity stakes excludes major U.S. defense contractors Boeing's defense unit head said President Trump's proposal to take government equity stakes in strategic industries would not apply to major U.S. defense contractors, directly contradicting earlier remarks by a senior administration official and easing immediate ownership concerns for prime firms.

2025-12-06T12:39:01.693002-08:00

Boeing defense chief says Trump's plan for government equity stakes excludes major U.S. defense contractors

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