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Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month

Sky Perfect JSat, a satellite fleet operator and expanding space-systems provider, reported higher revenue and operating income for the nine months ended Dec. 31. The company is also poised for a Japan Ministry of Defense ISR constellation contract expected to be awarded this month.

2026-02-05T11:35:28.578408-08:00

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USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79) completes first builder’s sea trials at Newport News

2026-02-04T12:36:02.326088-08:00

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Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

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Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

2026-02-05T05:55:25.636894-08:00

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Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions The Pentagon is promoting its Golden Dome air‑and‑missile defense concept as a template for faster, more risk‑tolerant acquisition across defense programs. Officials want the model used to accelerate prototyping, fielding and contractor engagement while accepting higher developmental risk to shorten delivery timelines.

2026-02-05T16:27:21.464088-08:00

Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions

Breaking Defense

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order L3Harris has started militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea's airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) requirement, saying it has already received two aircraft to begin mission-system integration and that the AERIS solution has demonstrated program momentum and maturity. Jason Whitford told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-05T13:23:19.708689-08:00

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order

Space Intel Report

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month Sky Perfect JSat, a satellite fleet operator and expanding space-systems provider, reported higher revenue and operating income for the nine months ended Dec. 31. The company is also poised for a Japan Ministry of Defense ISR constellation contract expected to be awarded this month.

2026-02-05T11:35:28.578408-08:00

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month

FlightGlobal

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth Saab posted record quarterly results in Q4 2025 and a record full-year 2025, driven by significant orders and contracts for its aeronautics and surveillance lines — notably Gripen E/F fighters and GlobalEye AEW&C sales. Strong demand prompted the company to raise its growth targets.

2026-02-05T08:34:59.562946-08:00

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth

Breaking Defense

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say Israel is increasing its Apache helicopter fleet after two years of continuous conflict, a move analysts say reflects battlefield lessons about close air support, survivability and precision strike requirements. The expanded purchase signals a shift toward stronger rotary‑wing attack and sustainment posture.

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

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ST Engineering unveils EagleStrike loitering munition and AME‑A514 modular 5.56mm rifle; production aimed early 2027 At Singapore Airshow 2026 ST Engineering revealed the EagleStrike tactical loitering munition and the AME‑A514 modular 5.56mm assault rifle designed for urban warfare. EagleStrike is targeted for production in early 2027, while the AME‑A514 emphasises ergonomics, modularity and close‑quarters performance.

2026-02-05T07:01:03.086792-08:00

ST Engineering unveils EagleStrike loitering munition and AME‑A514 modular 5.56mm rifle; production aimed early 2027

Aviation Today

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing up to $2.8 billion to modernize South Korea’s F‑15K “Slam Eagle” fleet. The package upgrades radars, electronic‑warfare systems, cockpits and weapons integration to bring the F‑15K closer to the F‑15EX Eagle II configuration, increasing payload and combat mass.

2026-02-05T06:48:05.390769-08:00

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard

Aviation Today

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration Lockheed Martin's F-35 nose radar mountings differ between the installed Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 and the planned AN/APG-85, a mismatch that threatens integration of the new sensor onto fleet aircraft. The issue raises potential schedule, engineering and retrofit challenges for the program and supplier.

2026-02-05T06:36:04.131473-08:00

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration

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Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month

USS John F. Kennedy (CVN‑79) completes first builder’s sea trials at Newport News

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

Eurofighter and NETMA sign contract to develop AMK upgrade to keep Typhoon viable to 2060

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