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Tory Bruno resigns as ULA CEO effective Dec. 22 after nearly 12 years; interim leader named

Tory Bruno resigned as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, effective Dec. 22, ending nearly 12 years leading the Boeing- and Lockheed Martin-owned launch provider. ULA said an interim CEO will step in; Bruno said, "My work here is now complete and I will be cheering ULA on."

2025-12-22T10:08:26.212050-08:00

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Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00

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US Army issues RFI for commercial overhaul line to upgrade 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks for service beyond 2050

2025-12-22T11:04:31.964663-08:00

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CACI to Acquire Space-Technology Firm ARKA for $2.6 Billion to Expand Defense and Space Capabilities

2025-12-22T11:08:58.694417-08:00

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Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures U.S. Space Force leaders, defense primes and commercial partners, including Amazon’s Leo for Government, urged faster adoption of hybrid commercial–government architectures at the Spacepower conference, arguing government-owned but commercially operated systems are required to boost resilience, reduce single-point failures and accelerate capability fielding.

2025-12-22T12:04:05.633096-08:00

Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

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CACI to Acquire Space-Technology Firm ARKA for $2.6 Billion to Expand Defense and Space Capabilities CACI will acquire space-technology firm ARKA for $2.6 billion, a deal intended to broaden the contractor’s defense and space capabilities across government and commercial programs. The purchase strengthens CACI’s position in space systems and related technologies amid growing prime-contractor consolidation.

2025-12-22T11:08:58.694417-08:00

CACI to Acquire Space-Technology Firm ARKA for $2.6 Billion to Expand Defense and Space Capabilities

FlightGlobal

US Army issues RFI for commercial overhaul line to upgrade 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks for service beyond 2050 The US Army has issued a Request for Information seeking options to establish a commercial production line to overhaul and upgrade 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawk helicopters, aiming to keep the fleet operational beyond 2050. The RFI frames a commercial sustainment approach that could reshape industrial participation and aftermarket demand.

2025-12-22T11:04:31.964663-08:00

US Army issues RFI for commercial overhaul line to upgrade 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks for service beyond 2050

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Tory Bruno resigns as ULA CEO effective Dec. 22 after nearly 12 years; interim leader named Tory Bruno resigned as president and CEO of United Launch Alliance, effective Dec. 22, ending nearly 12 years leading the Boeing- and Lockheed Martin-owned launch provider. ULA said an interim CEO will step in; Bruno said, "My work here is now complete and I will be cheering ULA on."

2025-12-22T10:08:26.212050-08:00

Tory Bruno resigns as ULA CEO effective Dec. 22 after nearly 12 years; interim leader named

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US senators press federal contractors over DJI drone use, signaling broader congressional scrutiny U.S. senators have sent inquiries to federal contractors about their use of DJI unmanned aircraft, signalling a shift in congressional enforcement beyond federal agencies and recent FCC restrictions. The move broadens scrutiny of China-origin drone equipment across government supply chains and contractor operations.

2025-12-22T10:03:45.609631-08:00

US senators press federal contractors over DJI drone use, signaling broader congressional scrutiny

Air Data News

Poland to trial A‑29 Super Tucano in 2026 for counter‑UAS and loitering‑munition missions Poland will trial the A‑29 Super Tucano in 2026 to evaluate its suitability against slow, low‑flying threats such as loitering munitions and other unmanned aerial systems. The air force is assessing additional manned platforms to augment existing defences, a major‑general said.

2025-12-22T07:49:47.157336-08:00

Poland to trial A‑29 Super Tucano in 2026 for counter‑UAS and loitering‑munition missions

tectonicdefense.com

Zerophase raises $6.8M seed to tackle drone communications loss in contested frontline airspace Zerophase closed a $6.8 million seed round to develop resilient communications and control systems for drones operating in contested frontline environments, addressing sudden link losses and electronic attack. The startup's systems aim to preserve mission continuity for tactical unmanned aircraft when primary command-and-control channels are disrupted.

2025-12-22T07:27:03.605626-08:00

Zerophase raises $6.8M seed to tackle drone communications loss in contested frontline airspace

Aviation Week

Top 5 Aerospace & Defense Stories of 2025: Boeing's NGAD win, next‑gen air dominance and a USAF leadership shakeup A roundup of 2025's five defining aerospace and defence stories. They span Boeing securing the U.S. Air Force's NGAD F‑47 fighter contract, accelerating next‑generation air‑dominance technologies and doctrine, and a surprise USAF leadership shakeup that reoriented procurement and operational priorities.

2025-12-22T02:53:00.607648-08:00

Top 5 Aerospace & Defense Stories of 2025: Boeing's NGAD win, next‑gen air dominance and a USAF leadership shakeup

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Tory Bruno resigns as ULA CEO effective Dec. 22 after nearly 12 years; interim leader named

Space Force, industry press to speed hybrid commercial–government space architectures

US Army issues RFI for commercial overhaul line to upgrade 2,300 UH-60M Black Hawks for service beyond 2050

CACI to Acquire Space-Technology Firm ARKA for $2.6 Billion to Expand Defense and Space Capabilities

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