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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded Starfish Space $54.5 million to build a second Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle, funding a GEO‑capable on‑orbit servicing and mobility platform. Starfish says it leverages large‑scale simulations and Google Cloud machine learning to develop autonomous rendezvous, docking and mobility functions.

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

CNBC

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

2026-02-07T01:48:29.432793-08:00

FlightGlobal

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00

Reuters

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded Starfish Space $54.5 million to build a second Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle, funding a GEO‑capable on‑orbit servicing and mobility platform. Starfish says it leverages large‑scale simulations and Google Cloud machine learning to develop autonomous rendezvous, docking and mobility functions.

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

CNBC

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities At the Singapore Airshow, governments signalled a drive for sovereign defence posture, prioritising capabilities and sustainment that are 'close at hand' to shorten response times and reduce external dependencies. Exhibits and delegations emphasised on‑regional access to equipment, support and industrial partnerships.

2026-02-07T01:48:29.432793-08:00

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

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Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

SpaceNews.com

How we helped usher in the modern era of AI at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency A first‑person account of how modern artificial intelligence was introduced at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency, describing the authors' role in that transition and its implications for geospatial intelligence capabilities. It examines operational impacts, data workflows and workforce adaptation during NGA's AI modernization.

2026-02-06T09:08:22.720443-08:00

How we helped usher in the modern era of AI at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency

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Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore At the Singapore Airshow Shield AI and ST Engineering announced a partnership to integrate Shield's Hivemind autonomy into Singaporean drone operations, using AI to optimise drone‑to‑drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming. The work will tune swarm behaviour and human–drone interactions for military operational use.

2026-02-06T06:58:33.555370-08:00

Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore

CNBC

Palmer Luckey: US could cut billions from defense spending — procurement rewards spending over innovation Anduril founder Palmer Luckey said the US can cut billions from defense spending because current procurement metrics reward high spending over capability, leaving primes disincentivized to innovate. He warned the defense industrial base prioritizes budgets, not effective systems, and urged reprioritization.

2026-02-06T02:14:07.711108-08:00

Palmer Luckey: US could cut billions from defense spending — procurement rewards spending over innovation

Reuters

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept The 10th Singapore Airshow opened with 35 static displays and eight flying teams. China used the event to prominently showcase both military and civil aviation capabilities — including the Luanniao near‑space "flying aircraft carrier" concept — drawing heavy regional attention and expert skepticism over feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

FlightGlobal

Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s Top Aces is pursuing adversary‑air contracts across the Asia‑Pacific after holding talks with Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia at the Singapore Airshow. The Canadian contractor operates more than 150 tactical aircraft, including F‑16s modified to replicate fifth‑generation threats for training.

2026-02-05T21:37:51.856245-08:00

Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems

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