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CNES: Europe’s first space‑based surveillance satellite 'working perfectly' — follow‑on constellation under consideration

France's CNES says Europe's first space‑based surveillance satellite, launched in March on SpaceX's Transporter‑13 rideshare, is 'working perfectly.' The mission — Europe's inaugural on‑orbit platform for space surveillance — is prompting consideration of a follow‑on constellation to strengthen European space‑domain awareness capabilities.

2025-10-06T08:18:20.656190-07:00

Aviation Week

Sikorsky unveils Nomad: rotor‑blown‑wing, hybrid‑electric VTOL UAS family for austere operations

2025-10-06T06:35:53.920262-07:00

AeroTime

Sweden orders four Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports with seven options to replace C-130H

2025-10-06T05:26:18.893871-07:00

latribune.fr

Airbus, Thales and Leonardo negotiate European space 'giant' as framework deal stalls over workshare

2025-10-05T10:20:27.573324-07:00

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CNES: Europe’s first space‑based surveillance satellite 'working perfectly' — follow‑on constellation under consideration France's CNES says Europe's first space‑based surveillance satellite, launched in March on SpaceX's Transporter‑13 rideshare, is 'working perfectly.' The mission — Europe's inaugural on‑orbit platform for space surveillance — is prompting consideration of a follow‑on constellation to strengthen European space‑domain awareness capabilities.

2025-10-06T08:18:20.656190-07:00

CNES: Europe’s first space‑based surveillance satellite 'working perfectly' — follow‑on constellation under consideration

SpaceNews.com

Cubic Defense unveils 'Vector' tactical SATCOM terminals Cubic Defense has unveiled 'Vector', a family of tactical satellite communications terminals designed for military and government platforms. The Vector line targets battlefield and on‑the‑move connectivity needs, positioning Cubic to compete for tactical SATCOM roles as militaries modernize deployed communications.

2025-10-06T06:38:22.128018-07:00

Cubic Defense unveils 'Vector' tactical SATCOM terminals

Aviation Week

Sikorsky unveils Nomad: rotor‑blown‑wing, hybrid‑electric VTOL UAS family for austere operations Sikorsky unveiled Nomad, a family of runway‑independent rotor‑blown‑wing VTOL UAS at AUSA 2025 featuring dual proprotor, hybrid‑electric propulsion and designs aimed at long endurance and survivability. Nomad is optimised for austere, unpredictable takeoff and landing sites to improve mission flexibility and reduce vulnerability of drone crews.

2025-10-06T06:35:53.920262-07:00

Sikorsky unveils Nomad: rotor‑blown‑wing, hybrid‑electric VTOL UAS family for austere operations

Breaking Defense

Helicopter That Reconfigures Avionics In-Flight Could Transform Army Flight Testing A new helicopter concept that can rewrite and upload avionics code mid‑flight promises to upend Army flight testing by enabling iterative software changes and validation during sorties rather than after landing. The approach could accelerate development cycles, reduce ground test demands and change certification and sustainment practices.

2025-10-06T05:27:10.465567-07:00

Helicopter That Reconfigures Avionics In-Flight Could Transform Army Flight Testing

AeroTime

Sweden orders four Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports with seven options to replace C-130H Sweden has signed for four Embraer KC-390 Millennium tactical transports, plus seven purchase options, to replace its ageing Lockheed Martin C-130H Hercules fleet. The deal is bundled with existing purchases by Austria and the Netherlands, expanding the KC-390’s presence in Europe.

2025-10-06T05:26:18.893871-07:00

Sweden orders four Embraer KC-390 Millennium transports with seven options to replace C-130H

Air Data News

Spain approves €3.7bn defence plan including purchase of up to 45 Hürjet advanced jets The Spanish government approved a €3.7 billion (≈$4.3 billion) defence plan that includes procuring up to 45 Hürjet advanced jet trainers/light combat aircraft. The acquisition marks a major investment in Spain's tactical aviation and will drive procurement timelines, industrial offsets and budget execution over coming years.

2025-10-06T03:56:52.222391-07:00

Spain approves €3.7bn defence plan including purchase of up to 45 Hürjet advanced jets

AeroTime

RAF retires MQ-9A Reaper after 18 years as MQ-9B Protector becomes first large RPAS cleared for unsegregated UK airspace The Royal Air Force has retired its MQ-9A Reaper after 18 years, completing the platform's final operational flight as the MQ-9B Protector — the first large remotely piloted aircraft certified to operate in unsegregated UK airspace — enters service as its replacement.

2025-10-06T02:03:40.584416-07:00

RAF retires MQ-9A Reaper after 18 years as MQ-9B Protector becomes first large RPAS cleared for unsegregated UK airspace

Shephard Media

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand The US Army awarded a $982 million contract to procure Hero-120 loitering munitions, each fitted with a 4.5 kg multi-purpose warhead optimised against armoured targets. The system is manufactured in the U.S. by Mistral in partnership with Israel’s Uvision as operational demand rises.

2025-10-06T01:48:46.880154-07:00

US Army awards $982M contract for Hero-120 loitering munitions amid surge in demand

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