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A US stake in Boeing would shore up a strategic exporter — and invite political leverage

Boeing, the largest US exporter and a key defense supplier, faces rising international rivals and persistent production woes that threaten its national‑champion status. A US investment could stabilise capacity and credibility — but would also hand leverage to state‑backed buyers seeking concessions.

2026-01-02T05:21:33.782278-08:00

Via Satellite

Space Force awards VOX Space $35M for three dedicated LauncherOne missions

2026-01-02T05:01:46.103048-08:00

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China completes first flight of Jiutian unmanned 'mothership' capable of deploying dozens of combat UAVs

2026-01-02T05:21:28.367430-08:00

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Lockheed Martin contracts Terran Orbital to supply satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

2026-01-02T02:45:43.422368-08:00

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A US stake in Boeing would shore up a strategic exporter — and invite political leverage Boeing, the largest US exporter and a key defense supplier, faces rising international rivals and persistent production woes that threaten its national‑champion status. A US investment could stabilise capacity and credibility — but would also hand leverage to state‑backed buyers seeking concessions.

2026-01-02T05:21:33.782278-08:00

A US stake in Boeing would shore up a strategic exporter — and invite political leverage

AeroTime

China completes first flight of Jiutian unmanned 'mothership' capable of deploying dozens of combat UAVs China has completed the first flight of the Jiutian unmanned 'mothership', a large drone designed to carry and deploy dozens of smaller combat UAVs. The sortie validates an air‑launched 'mothership' concept intended to field concentrated drone swarms in a single operation.

2026-01-02T05:21:28.367430-08:00

China completes first flight of Jiutian unmanned 'mothership' capable of deploying dozens of combat UAVs

Via Satellite

Space Force awards VOX Space $35M for three dedicated LauncherOne missions The U.S. Space Force has awarded Virgin Orbit subsidiary VOX Space a $35 million contract to conduct three dedicated launches using the air-launched LauncherOne vehicle. The award secures dedicated small‑sat access for national‑security missions under the Space Force’s procurement plan.

2026-01-02T05:01:46.103048-08:00

Space Force awards VOX Space $35M for three dedicated LauncherOne missions

SpaceWatch Global

Lockheed Martin contracts Terran Orbital to supply satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer Lockheed Martin has contracted Terran Orbital to supply satellite buses for the Space Development Agency’s Tranche 3 Tracking Layer under SDA’s PWSA. The deal makes Terran Orbital a core spacecraft-platform supplier supporting Lockheed’s role in the Tranche 3 LEO tracking build-out.

2026-01-02T02:45:43.422368-08:00

Lockheed Martin contracts Terran Orbital to supply satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

SpaceWatch Global

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm GomSpace announced it has secured a SEK 50 million contract from a leading European defence company to deliver work on a space research and development programme. The deal represents a significant defence R&D award for the Danish small‑satellite specialist and will fund near‑term programme activities.

2026-01-02T02:45:43.307007-08:00

GomSpace wins SEK 50m space R&D contract from major European defence firm

Air Data News

Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force Russia has delivered two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to its Air Force, Defense Minister Andrei Belousov announced. The statement confirmed arrival of the two long-range aircraft but did not provide further details on their operational deployment or entry into active service.

2026-01-01T06:25:54.451274-08:00

Russia delivers two upgraded Tu-160M strategic bombers to Air Force

Reuters

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan The Pentagon has awarded Lockheed Martin a $328.5 million contract to fulfill a foreign military sale for Taiwan, citing an "urgent operational need" by the Taiwan Air Force. The award accelerates delivery of US-provided defense capabilities under FMS authorities amid heightened regional tensions.

2025-12-31T15:14:34.282656-08:00

Pentagon awards Lockheed $328.5M contract to meet urgent FMS need for Taiwan

Reuters

Pentagon awards Boeing $2.7B contract for post‑production support of AH‑64 Apache The U.S. Department of Defense has awarded Boeing a $2.7 billion contract to provide post‑production support services for AH‑64 Apache helicopters, the Pentagon said on Friday. The award funds Boeing’s work to sustain Apache platforms following production.

2025-12-31T14:53:35.827090-08:00

Pentagon awards Boeing $2.7B contract for post‑production support of AH‑64 Apache

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A US stake in Boeing would shore up a strategic exporter — and invite political leverage

Space Force awards VOX Space $35M for three dedicated LauncherOne missions

China completes first flight of Jiutian unmanned 'mothership' capable of deploying dozens of combat UAVs

Lockheed Martin contracts Terran Orbital to supply satellite buses for SDA Tranche 3 Tracking Layer

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