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NRL awards Parsons Space Ground System Solutions a $245M contract to sustain satellite ground systems at Blossom Point Tracking

The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) awarded a Parsons subsidiary, Space Ground System Solutions, a $245 million contract to continue supporting satellite ground systems software and operations at the Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Maryland.

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2026-07-14T13:16:48.397433-07:00

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Space Development Agency selects L3Harris and Sierra Space for $1.75B missile warning/tracking satellite tranche in support of G

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2026-07-14T09:13:55.669535-07:00

FlightGlobal

BAE Systems to equip South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagles with AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS, with first F-15K+ jets targeted for late 2028

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2026-07-14T06:29:50.288806-07:00

FlightGlobal

Ukraine to receive first Dassault Rafale fighters by 2028 under France deal for 16 jets and licensed production of advanced weap

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2026-07-14T03:59:18.072133-07:00

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NRL awards Parsons Space Ground System Solutions a $245M contract to sustain satellite ground systems at Blossom Point Tracking The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) awarded a Parsons subsidiary, Space Ground System Solutions, a $245 million contract to continue supporting satellite ground systems software and operations at the Blossom Point Tracking Facility in Maryland.

2026-07-14T13:16:48.397433-07:00

NRL awards Parsons Space Ground System Solutions a $245M contract to sustain satellite ground systems at Blossom Point Tracking

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Space Development Agency selects L3Harris and Sierra Space for $1.75B missile warning/tracking satellite tranche in support of G The Space Development Agency has awarded two contractors a combined $1.75 billion to design, manufacture, and deliver missile warning, tracking and related space assets for the Golden Dome missile defense effort. The work supports the 2028 demonstration goal under an “accelerated” schedule, including Sierra Space’s $798 million OTA for 18 satellites for AMDT3’s tracking layer.

2026-07-14T09:13:55.669535-07:00

Space Development Agency selects L3Harris and Sierra Space for $1.75B missile warning/tracking satellite tranche in support of G

SpaceNews.com

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Antaris establishes Aeonyx™ to deliver defense all-domain mission virtualization and evaluation Antaris™ has reorganized its business to form Aeonyx™, a mission virtualization company for defense customers. Aeonyx™ will support architecture evaluation, operational concept validation, operational performance and flexibility improvements, and mission-outcome understanding prior to field deployment.

2026-07-14T08:16:06.539801-07:00

Antaris establishes Aeonyx™ to deliver defense all-domain mission virtualization and evaluation

FlightGlobal

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BAE Systems to equip South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagles with AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS, with first F-15K+ jets targeted for late 2028 BAE Systems has won contracts to supply the AN/ALQ-250 Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System (EPAWSS) to South Korea’s F-15K fleet. The 360-degree electronic countermeasures upgrade supports a long-running program valued at about $3.1 billion through 2037, with first modernized aircraft expected by late 2028.

2026-07-14T06:29:50.288806-07:00

BAE Systems to equip South Korea’s F-15K Slam Eagles with AN/ALQ-250 EPAWSS, with first F-15K+ jets targeted for late 2028

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program GE Aerospace says Leonardo has chosen the CT7-2E1 turboshaft to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) program. The deal also includes spare engines/parts and long-term support, with GE backing battlefield transport maintenance.

2026-07-14T04:30:12.424039-07:00

GE Aerospace selected CT7-2E1 to power Leonardo AW149 fleet under UK NMH program

FlightGlobal

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Ukraine to receive first Dassault Rafale fighters by 2028 under France deal for 16 jets and licensed production of advanced weap France’s president outlined an agreement to supply Ukraine with an initial batch of 16 combat aircraft, with the first Dassault Rafale fighters planned for delivery by 2028. The package also includes licensed production of advanced weapons, tying fleet delivery to industrial sustainment and supply.

2026-07-14T03:59:18.072133-07:00

Ukraine to receive first Dassault Rafale fighters by 2028 under France deal for 16 jets and licensed production of advanced weap

AeroTime

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BAE Systems delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to U.S. Army National Guard; Collins Aerospace selected for MV-75 C BAE Systems has delivered the first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles (CATV) to the U.S. Army National Guard and other military units, built for rugged winter operations. Separately, RTX’s Collins Aerospace was selected by Bell Textron to supply existing or modified aircraft systems for the U.S. Army’s MV-75 Cheyenne rotorcraft.

2026-07-14T03:15:44.059464-07:00

BAE Systems delivers first Cold Weather All-Terrain Vehicles to U.S. Army National Guard; Collins Aerospace selected for MV-75 C

SpaceNews.com

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SDA awards $1.75B for Golden Dome Tranche 3 tracking satellites; L3Harris gets $955M for 18 spacecraft The U.S. Space Development Agency awarded $1.75 billion for Tranche 3 Tracking Layer satellites supporting the Golden Dome missile defense shield. L3Harris received $955 million to produce 18 satellites, with Sierra Space getting $798 million, under fixed-price OTA rapid-prototyping contracts targeting Tranche 3 by end-2028.

2026-07-13T14:19:46.091532-07:00

SDA awards $1.75B for Golden Dome Tranche 3 tracking satellites; L3Harris gets $955M for 18 spacecraft

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