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Lockheed Martin to open C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia, shifting U.S.-Saudi defence ties

Lockheed Martin will establish a command-and-control (C2) software factory in Saudi Arabia, a move experts say shifts U.S.-Saudi defense cooperation from hardware-focused arms sales to in-country software development and sustainment—marking a qualitative change in how advanced capabilities will be delivered and maintained.

2026-02-05T03:35:04.826428-08:00

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Israel signs ~$130M Elbit deal to fit C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

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Non-U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur supplier diversification

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00

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Vantor wins $5.3M NGA Luno B contract for commercial-satellite change detection

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00

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Israel signs ~$130M Elbit deal to fit C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters Israel's Ministry of Defense has contracted Elbit Systems for about $128–130 million to integrate command-and-control, avionics, electronic warfare and an advanced DIRCM anti‑missile system onto 12 Lockheed Martin CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters the country bought for $2.4 billion, tailoring the type to Israeli survivability and mission needs.

2026-02-05T04:38:06.658606-08:00

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit deal to fit C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters

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Lockheed Martin to open C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia, shifting U.S.-Saudi defence ties Lockheed Martin will establish a command-and-control (C2) software factory in Saudi Arabia, a move experts say shifts U.S.-Saudi defense cooperation from hardware-focused arms sales to in-country software development and sustainment—marking a qualitative change in how advanced capabilities will be delivered and maintained.

2026-02-05T03:35:04.826428-08:00

Lockheed Martin to open C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia, shifting U.S.-Saudi defence ties

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Vantor wins $5.3M NGA Luno B contract for commercial-satellite change detection The National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency has awarded Vantor a $5.3 million contract under its Luno B program to provide change-detection products derived from commercial satellite imagery. The delivery will supply the intelligence community with near‑real‑time alerts on shifts to roads, vegetation, buildings and disaster impacts.

2026-02-05T02:35:11.528522-08:00

Vantor wins $5.3M NGA Luno B contract for commercial-satellite change detection

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Non-U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur supplier diversification Defence manufacturers outside the United States are winning increased orders as governments seek alternatives to American hardware. The shift follows the Trump Administration’s departure from traditional alliance‑building, prompting defence customers worldwide to diversify suppliers and accelerate procurement of non‑U.S. platforms and systems.

2026-02-05T02:22:51.001942-08:00

Non-U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur supplier diversification

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Embraer signs comprehensive fleet support deal for Hungary’s C-390 Millennium Embraer has signed a comprehensive service agreement to support the Hungarian Air Force’s C-390 Millennium transport fleet. The contract provides maintenance, logistical and technical support delivered via Embraer’s European footprint and follows Hungary’s recent completion of C‑390 deliveries.

2026-02-04T18:04:03.774750-08:00

Embraer signs comprehensive fleet support deal for Hungary’s C-390 Millennium

Reuters

Boeing to consolidate ~300 787 engineering roles in South Carolina as BDS cuts ~300 supply‑chain jobs Boeing will consolidate roughly 300 787 engineering positions from Washington state into its South Carolina operations as the company ramps Dreamliner output, the engineers' union says. Separately, Boeing Defense, Space & Security is eliminating about 300 non‑union supply‑chain roles to stabilise logistics and supplier contracts.

2026-02-04T15:43:37.249494-08:00

Boeing to consolidate ~300 787 engineering roles in South Carolina as BDS cuts ~300 supply‑chain jobs

Via Satellite

SDA expands Atombeam contract to improve Link 16 data transmission The Space Development Agency has expanded Atombeam’s contract to deploy the company’s Neurpac technology to improve Link 16 data transmission capabilities. The work will support SDA efforts to strengthen tactical communications by enhancing how Link 16 handles and exchanges data with SDA systems.

2026-02-04T12:43:36.330439-08:00

SDA expands Atombeam contract to improve Link 16 data transmission

NASA Spaceflight

Northrop Grumman tests second BAMM!29 2.0 solid-rocket motor under 2025 SMART program Northrop Grumman said it successfully tested the Bombardment Attack Missile Motor 29! 2.0 (BAMM!29 2.0), the second solid-rocket motor fired under its 2025 SMART program. The milestone advances Northrop's rapid-development effort for tactical solid motors and supports ongoing weapon-integration work.

2026-02-04T11:34:24.761344-08:00

Northrop Grumman tests second BAMM!29 2.0 solid-rocket motor under 2025 SMART program

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Lockheed Martin to open C2 software factory in Saudi Arabia, shifting U.S.-Saudi defence ties

Israel signs ~$130M Elbit deal to fit C2, avionics, EW and DIRCM on 12 CH‑53K Pereh heavy‑lift helicopters

Non-U.S. defence firms gain market share as U.S. policy shifts spur supplier diversification

Vantor wins $5.3M NGA Luno B contract for commercial-satellite change detection

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