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Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology

Viridian has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force to co-develop its very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology. The CRADA establishes a structured, multi-year joint R&D effort focused on technology development, testing and transition activities.

2026-02-04T05:36:03.770606-08:00

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USAF conducts first live‑warhead test of ERAM low‑cost standoff cruise missile for Ukraine

2026-02-04T03:54:08.852940-08:00

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Raytheon wins multi‑year contract to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as U.S. rebuilds stockpiles

2026-02-04T03:43:05.174429-08:00

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Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts

2026-02-04T05:36:12.601129-08:00

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Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts Russian defence manufacturers were notably absent from Asia's largest airshow, industry experts say, reflecting a contracting, more concentrated arms-export sector. Observers link the reduced presence to shrinking export capacity and limited market access, reducing Moscow's visibility to regional buyers at key forums.

2026-02-04T05:36:12.601129-08:00

Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts

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Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology Viridian has signed a five-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) with the U.S. Air Force to co-develop its very low Earth orbit (VLEO) satellite technology. The CRADA establishes a structured, multi-year joint R&D effort focused on technology development, testing and transition activities.

2026-02-04T05:36:03.770606-08:00

Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology

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York withdraws protest of Apex’s SBIR award one day before NYSE listing York filed a motion to dismiss its protest of Apex’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) award on Jan. 28 — one day before York’s listing on the NYSE. The filing removes a recorded procurement challenge to the SBIR award.

2026-02-04T05:03:02.519048-08:00

York withdraws protest of Apex’s SBIR award one day before NYSE listing

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USAF conducts first live‑warhead test of ERAM low‑cost standoff cruise missile for Ukraine The U.S. Air Force conducted the first live‑warhead test of the developmental Extended Range Attack Munition (ERAM) at Eglin on January 21, 2026. The low‑cost, standoff cruise missile—being developed for Ukraine and nicknamed 'Rusty Dagger'—was tested less than 16 months after the program's contract award.

2026-02-04T03:54:08.852940-08:00

USAF conducts first live‑warhead test of ERAM low‑cost standoff cruise missile for Ukraine

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ST Engineering unveils Terrex S5 with hybrid‑electric drive to power drones, lasers, comms and radars ST Engineering has unveiled the Terrex S5 variant featuring a hybrid‑electric drive tailored to supply high onboard power. Company officials said the architecture is designed to support vehicle‑borne systems — including drones, directed‑energy weapons, communications and radar payloads — that demand substantial electrical capacity.

2026-02-04T03:43:08.117983-08:00

ST Engineering unveils Terrex S5 with hybrid‑electric drive to power drones, lasers, comms and radars

Reuters

Raytheon wins multi‑year contract to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as U.S. rebuilds stockpiles Raytheon has won a multi‑year Pentagon contract to produce thousands of Tomahawk cruise missiles and other munitions as the U.S. seeks to rebuild stockpiles depleted by recent operations. The award accelerates a near‑term production scale‑up amid a broader Pentagon push to expand missile output.

2026-02-04T03:43:05.174429-08:00

Raytheon wins multi‑year contract to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as U.S. rebuilds stockpiles

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US approves up to $3 billion in-service support for Saudi F-15 fleet The US State Department has approved a potential up to $3 billion in‑service support package for the Royal Saudi Air Force’s Boeing F‑15 fleet. The clearance paves the way for a U.S. government‑backed sustainment arrangement to fund long‑term maintenance, logistics and parts support for the aircraft.

2026-02-04T03:07:20.225012-08:00

US approves up to $3 billion in-service support for Saudi F-15 fleet

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Sweden in talks to arm Ukraine's Gripen fighters with MBDA Meteor long-range missiles Sweden is in talks to equip Ukraine’s prospective JAS 39 Gripen fighters with MBDA Meteor long‑range air‑to‑air missiles, discussions held between the defence ministers. The move follows a late‑year letter of intent to export up to 150 Gripen jets to Kyiv; no final deal has been signed.

2026-02-04T02:24:16.170118-08:00

Sweden in talks to arm Ukraine's Gripen fighters with MBDA Meteor long-range missiles

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Viridian, U.S. Air Force sign five-year CRADA to co-develop VLEO satellite technology

USAF conducts first live‑warhead test of ERAM low‑cost standoff cruise missile for Ukraine

Raytheon wins multi‑year contract to build thousands of Tomahawk and other missiles as U.S. rebuilds stockpiles

Russian arms makers absent from Asia's largest airshow as export sector contracts

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