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Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands

Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna, commander of Canadian NORAD elements, offers an exclusive assessment of how the F‑35A will affect his commands — highlighting operational opportunities, integration and sustainment challenges, and the implications for force posture as Ottawa continues to review its F‑35 programme.

2025-12-18T12:43:09.956003-08:00

Airbus

Spain approves $5.3B order for 100 Airbus helicopters, becomes H175M launch customer

2025-12-18T03:29:31.759253-08:00

SpaceNews.com

U.S. Army's expanding role in joint space operations: capabilities and industry impact

2025-12-18T05:06:06.749042-08:00

Aviacionline

Bundeswehr awards €1.7bn 'SPOCK 1' persistent SAR contract to Rheinmetall–ICEYE JV

2025-12-17T12:13:59.764351-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Germany greenlights serial production of TAURUS Neo; Taurus Systems JV to build for Luftwaffe The German defence procurement agency BAAINBw has awarded a contract to the Taurus Systems joint venture to produce the TAURUS Neo air‑launched cruise missile, clearing serial production and preparing integration onto Luftwaffe platforms including Eurofighter. The move follows Budget Committee approvals to field an enhanced stand‑off deep‑strike capability.

2025-12-19T03:39:18.940060-08:00

Germany greenlights serial production of TAURUS Neo; Taurus Systems JV to build for Luftwaffe

AeroTime

Leonardo to supply four AESA GaN radars for Italy's Michelangelo Dome long‑range ballistic missile defence Leonardo will develop and deliver four next‑generation radars — a mix of fixed and mobile AESA GaN systems — to equip Italy's long‑range ballistic missile defence under the recently unveiled Michelangelo Dome programme. The contract provides the first fielded sensors for the integrated air‑defence architecture.

2025-12-19T03:39:03.063358-08:00

Leonardo to supply four AESA GaN radars for Italy's Michelangelo Dome long‑range ballistic missile defence

Reuters

New York investment manager indicted in alleged multimillion-dollar pre-IPO fraud tied to Anduril Industries A New York investment manager was indicted for allegedly defrauding investors of millions in a sham pre-IPO scheme linked to U.S. drone-maker Anduril Industries. The case highlights fraud risks as private defense-tech firms gain prominence and draw large sums from retail and institutional investors.

2025-12-18T13:20:13.981326-08:00

New York investment manager indicted in alleged multimillion-dollar pre-IPO fraud tied to Anduril Industries

Breaking Defense

Congress uses NDAA to force Space Force acquisition changes, House panel chair says Congress used the FY2026 NDAA to press the U.S. Space Force to beef up acquisition capabilities and change how the service buys and fields systems. House Armed Services Chair Mike Rogers said he looks forward to working with Secretary Meink to ensure the NDAA language is fully implemented.

2025-12-18T12:49:37.169795-08:00

Congress uses NDAA to force Space Force acquisition changes, House panel chair says

The War Zone

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands Maj. Gen. Chris McKenna, commander of Canadian NORAD elements, offers an exclusive assessment of how the F‑35A will affect his commands — highlighting operational opportunities, integration and sustainment challenges, and the implications for force posture as Ottawa continues to review its F‑35 programme.

2025-12-18T12:43:09.956003-08:00

Canadian NORAD commander on the F-35A: opportunities and challenges for his commands

Space Intel Report

ESA to start system-definition work on EU military satellite constellation in January despite missing EU specs The European Space Agency will begin system-definition work in January on an EU military and security satellite constellation, moving ahead despite member states not having finalized formal technical specifications. ESA plans to seek member-state backing and funding in February, advancing Europe’s sovereign defence space timetable.

2025-12-18T12:11:05.765738-08:00

ESA to start system-definition work on EU military satellite constellation in January despite missing EU specs

Aviation Week

Defense tech heads into 2026 with momentum as bubble worries fade The defense technology sector is riding high heading into 2026, shrugging off bubble concerns as investors keep backing startups and primes alike. Momentum across funding, hiring and program activity remains strong, keeping valuations elevated despite warnings of an overheated market.

2025-12-18T12:10:51.126959-08:00

Defense tech heads into 2026 with momentum as bubble worries fade

Air & Space Forces Mag

US Air Force Overhauls Acquisition Leadership — New AFMC Commander and Czar to Lead Top Programs The Air Force is reorganizing its acquisition leadership, appointing a new commander of Air Force Materiel Command and a separate 'acquisition czar' charged with direct oversight of the service's largest and most troubled weapons programs, consolidating authority to drive improved execution and accountability.

2025-12-18T11:55:04.113376-08:00

US Air Force Overhauls Acquisition Leadership — New AFMC Commander and Czar to Lead Top Programs

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