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Kratos Q1 signals acceleration in its space/defense business—3:1 book-to-bill as Space Force MEO ground network work scales

Kratos Defense & Security says its satellite business is in “take-off mode,” and Q1 results suggest momentum: a 3:1 book-to-bill supported by space/defense contracting progress, including Space Force MEO ground network work anchored by its OpenSpace virtual ground system. Investors now have financial confirmation of the build-out.

2026-05-11T16:30:52.876362-07:00

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GE XA102 and Pratt & Whitney XA103 advance Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) toward full system demonstrations for US s

2026-05-11T16:55:52.116279-07:00

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General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper tests APKWS laser-guided rockets in counter-UAS role

2026-05-11T16:19:49.721795-07:00

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Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M in Largo, Florida to scale FAA radar production for next-gen ATC

2026-05-11T08:26:46.063389-07:00

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GE XA102 and Pratt & Whitney XA103 advance Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) toward full system demonstrations for US s The US Air Force’s NGAP programme is moving through key maturity gates: GE Aerospace’s XA102 cleared a system assembly readiness review for later full system demonstration, while Pratt & Whitney completed a digital assessment milestone for its XA103 adaptive-cycle engine. Ground tests are planned toward the end of the decade as designs progress for future combat aircraft propulsion.

2026-05-11T16:55:52.116279-07:00

GE XA102 and Pratt & Whitney XA103 advance Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) toward full system demonstrations for US s

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Kratos Q1 signals acceleration in its space/defense business—3:1 book-to-bill as Space Force MEO ground network work scales Kratos Defense & Security says its satellite business is in “take-off mode,” and Q1 results suggest momentum: a 3:1 book-to-bill supported by space/defense contracting progress, including Space Force MEO ground network work anchored by its OpenSpace virtual ground system. Investors now have financial confirmation of the build-out.

2026-05-11T16:30:52.876362-07:00

Kratos Q1 signals acceleration in its space/defense business—3:1 book-to-bill as Space Force MEO ground network work scales

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General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper tests APKWS laser-guided rockets in counter-UAS role The Air Force MQ-9A Reaper successfully test-fired APKWS laser-guided rockets against both air and ground targets, demonstrating a lower-cost counter-drone option. The service says the demo supports a potential counter-UAS niche for MQ-9A operations in high-intensity conflict environments.

2026-05-11T16:19:49.721795-07:00

General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper tests APKWS laser-guided rockets in counter-UAS role

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Vitesse Systems and Accelint merge into Lyntris to build connected-battlefield defense technology Vitesse Systems and Accelint have combined to form a new defense tech company, Lyntris, positioned around the “connected battlefield.” The move consolidates both firms’ capabilities into a single platform aimed at improving how defense systems share information and coordinate in operational environments.

2026-05-11T14:07:51.156924-07:00

Vitesse Systems and Accelint merge into Lyntris to build connected-battlefield defense technology

DefenseNews.com

Anduril’s Dive-XL aims for autonomous underwater long-haul payload transport under Australia’s Ghost Shark program Anduril is developing Dive-XL to enable autonomous transportation of large payloads underwater, using the system in connection with Australia’s Ghost Shark program. The initiative positions Dive-XL as an underwater counterpart to long-haul logistics concepts for defense missions, leveraging autonomy for end-to-end payload movement.

2026-05-11T09:55:44.934416-07:00

Anduril’s Dive-XL aims for autonomous underwater long-haul payload transport under Australia’s Ghost Shark program

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Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M in Largo, Florida to scale FAA radar production for next-gen ATC RTX’s Collins Aerospace is investing $26.5 million to expand its Largo, Florida facility to accelerate production of commercial aviation radars and multi-domain security solutions for defense customers. The expansion targets work tied to the FAA’s Radar System Replacement Program, including Condor Mk3 and ASR-XM production.

2026-05-11T08:26:46.063389-07:00

Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M in Largo, Florida to scale FAA radar production for next-gen ATC

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Raytheon (RTX) selected to arm Australia’s Sea3000 frigates with SeaRAM ship self-defense systems RTX’s Raytheon has been awarded a contract by Mitsubishi Heavy Industries to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Sea3000 (Mogami-class) general-purpose frigates—covering SeaRAM launchers, Blast Test Vehicles and technical services for the first three ships. Deliveries are slated to begin in late 2028 as the vessels are built in Japan.

2026-05-11T07:37:46.578395-07:00

Raytheon (RTX) selected to arm Australia’s Sea3000 frigates with SeaRAM ship self-defense systems

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EDGE and Baykar agree to integrate Al TARIQ precision-guided munitions on Baykar’s AKINCI UAV under SAHA 2026 deals EDGE and Baykar signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 to deepen their UAV munitions partnership, including integrating EDGE’s Al TARIQ series precision-guided munitions with Baykar’s AKINCI platform. Sales teams will also cross-sell the companies’ respective UAV and munition offerings, expanding the bundled export pitch for customers.

2026-05-11T03:56:52.181837-07:00

EDGE and Baykar agree to integrate Al TARIQ precision-guided munitions on Baykar’s AKINCI UAV under SAHA 2026 deals

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Kratos Q1 signals acceleration in its space/defense business—3:1 book-to-bill as Space Force MEO ground network work scales

GE XA102 and Pratt & Whitney XA103 advance Next Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) toward full system demonstrations for US s

General Atomics MQ-9A Reaper tests APKWS laser-guided rockets in counter-UAS role

Collins Aerospace invests $26.5M in Largo, Florida to scale FAA radar production for next-gen ATC

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