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Kratos to Acquire Israel's Orbit Technologies for $356.3M, Expanding Satellite‑Comm Capabilities

Kratos Defense & Security Solutions has agreed to acquire Israel‑based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 million in cash, adding mobile satellite communications and ground systems to its portfolio. The purchase bolsters Kratos’ space and defense capabilities and broadens its satellite‑communications product suite for military and commercial customers.

2025-11-04T13:13:11.388042-08:00

Reuters

Boeing union says senate members urge CEO Ortberg to negotiate in good faith

2025-11-04T12:59:19.013383-08:00

European Spaceflight

OHB completes takeover of MT Aerospace, buys remaining 30% from Apollo Capital Partners

2025-11-04T00:33:23.651634-08:00

FlightGlobal

Indonesia receives first A400M, becoming the transport's tenth operator

2025-11-02T19:30:00.152180-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Saab presses Canadian Gripen production option as Ottawa reconsiders 88‑jet F‑35 buy and Ukraine eyes 150 fighters Saab is exploring Canadian production options for the Gripen E/F as Ottawa re‑evaluates its 88‑jet F‑35 purchase amid rising costs (~$27.7B) and political strain. The Canadian military is proceeding with 16 committed jets, while Ukraine’s interest in up to 150 Gripens heightens demand for extra capacity.

2025-11-05T11:31:57.105795-08:00

Saab presses Canadian Gripen production option as Ottawa reconsiders 88‑jet F‑35 buy and Ukraine eyes 150 fighters

Reuters

Portugal seeks open competition between U.S. F-35 and European fighters to replace F-16s Portugal's Defence Minister Nuno Melo said on Wednesday Lisbon will seek to foster an open competition between U.S.-made F-35s and European advanced fighters to replace its ageing F-16 fleet, aiming to maximise operational, industrial and economic benefits from the procurement.

2025-11-05T10:54:34.801784-08:00

Portugal seeks open competition between U.S. F-35 and European fighters to replace F-16s

Breaking Defense

Four primes form AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to pitch SSN‑AUKUS combat system BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales have signed a memorandum of understanding to create an AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to design a tri‑national combat and command system for Australia’s future SSN‑AUKUS submarines. The proposal offers a shared Australia–UK solution building on General Dynamics’ AN/BYG‑1 architecture used by the U.S.

2025-11-05T09:10:06.134186-08:00

Four primes form AUKUS Combat Systems Collaborative Team to pitch SSN‑AUKUS combat system

SpaceNews.com

Astranis unveils Vanguard — secure beyond-line-of-sight SATCOM system for government and defense Astranis has unveiled Vanguard, a secure beyond-line-of-sight (BLOS) satellite communications system designed for government and defense users. Vanguard promises hardened, persistent satcom links for tactical and mobile platforms, aiming to meet rising demand for resilient, protected C2 and data transport in contested environments.

2025-11-05T07:31:24.580082-08:00

Astranis unveils Vanguard — secure beyond-line-of-sight SATCOM system for government and defense

AeroTime

Blue Angels' KC-130J 'Fat Albert' to get new centre wing box during UK heavy maintenance The Blue Angels' Lockheed KC-130J Super Hercules 'Fat Albert' will go to the UK this winter for heavy maintenance that includes installation of a new centre wing box — a structural replacement reported to add decades to the aircraft's operational lifespan.

2025-11-05T07:11:24.697088-08:00

Blue Angels' KC-130J 'Fat Albert' to get new centre wing box during UK heavy maintenance

Reuters

Leonardo posts double‑digit growth in orders, revenues and core profit in 9M2025 Italy's aerospace and defence group Leonardo reported on Wednesday double‑digit year‑on‑year growth in orders, revenues and core profit for the first nine months of 2025 compared with 2024. The figures cover the period through end‑September and provide an early read on the company's 2025 performance.

2025-11-05T06:49:42.017151-08:00

Leonardo posts double‑digit growth in orders, revenues and core profit in 9M2025

Breaking Defense

Lockheed Martin Australia awards Moog contract to develop GMLRS component, boosts local industry Lockheed Martin Australia has awarded Moog a contract to develop a component for the Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS), part of efforts to expand local industrial participation. A Lockheed executive said the award gives Australian industry "a hand up" to contribute to munitions supply.

2025-11-05T04:17:02.069103-08:00

Lockheed Martin Australia awards Moog contract to develop GMLRS component, boosts local industry

Space Intel Report

Hemeria warns French GEO ‘guard‑dog’ satellites unlikely to launch before 2028, delaying on‑orbit protection Hemeria says two small ‘‘guard‑dog’’ satellites intended to operate around France’s larger military GEO assets are unlikely to launch before 2028, postponing the country’s planned on‑orbit protection and inspection capability and extending a capability gap for its geostationary defence satellites.

2025-11-05T03:53:40.872370-08:00

Hemeria warns French GEO ‘guard‑dog’ satellites unlikely to launch before 2028, delaying on‑orbit protection

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