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Germany orders serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile; Taurus Systems JV awarded build contract

Germany has approved serial production of the upgraded Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile and contracted the Taurus Systems joint venture under BAAINBw to build the weapons for the Luftwaffe. The move prepares Eurofighter units to field an enhanced stand‑off deep‑strike capability.

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

The War Zone

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

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

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FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford this week defended the government's expedited selection of Peraton as prime integrator to rebuild the nation's air-traffic control infrastructure, arguing the award is necessary to accelerate modernization. He said the approach balances speed with safety, citing protections for sensitive areas such as the Washington, D.C. region.

2025-12-19T06:06:09.364049-08:00

FAA Administrator Defends Peraton Award for Nationwide Air Traffic Control Modernization

FlightGlobal

EU backs studies for indigenous small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones The European Defence Fund will finance studies to develop a European small turbofan for 'loyal wingman' uncrewed combat aircraft after finding no suitable European-built engines that are free of export restrictions. The programme aims to secure sovereign propulsion supply for allied drone initiatives.

2025-12-19T04:48:33.409796-08:00

EU backs studies for indigenous small turbofan to power 'loyal wingman' drones

FlightGlobal

Germany orders serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile; Taurus Systems JV awarded build contract Germany has approved serial production of the upgraded Taurus Neo air-launched cruise missile and contracted the Taurus Systems joint venture under BAAINBw to build the weapons for the Luftwaffe. The move prepares Eurofighter units to field an enhanced stand‑off deep‑strike capability.

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

Germany orders serial production of Taurus Neo cruise missile; Taurus Systems JV awarded build contract

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

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