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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

Germany's shift to 'orbital realpolitik' signals Europe's long‑delayed recognition of space as a strategic domain, catalysing a new continental defence agenda and an industrial‑led space strategy. It elevates sovereign access, defence procurement and closer state‑industry coordination as central priorities for European policymakers.

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

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Defence Planning Knocks on Space Industry’s Door — Is the Sector Prepared?

2026-03-24T03:18:36.161210-07:00

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Drones cross from Russian airspace into Estonia and Latvia; one strikes Estonian power station

2026-03-25T00:34:52.921901-07:00

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Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

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RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials As part of efforts to extend service life of its F/A-18A Hornets, the Royal Canadian Air Force test-fired Raytheon's extended-range AMRAAM during upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB, Florida, employing crews and aircraft from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron to evaluate weapon fit and performance.

2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift Germany's shift to 'orbital realpolitik' signals Europe's long‑delayed recognition of space as a strategic domain, catalysing a new continental defence agenda and an industrial‑led space strategy. It elevates sovereign access, defence procurement and closer state‑industry coordination as central priorities for European policymakers.

2026-03-25T03:41:04.094844-07:00

Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

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Drones cross from Russian airspace into Estonia and Latvia; one strikes Estonian power station Two unmanned aerial vehicles crossed from Russian airspace into Estonia and Latvia; accounts differ on origin, with some officials calling them Russian and others describing them as Ukrainian military drones routed via Russia. One struck a power‑station chimney in Estonia; the other crashed in Latvia; no injuries reported.

2026-03-25T00:34:52.921901-07:00

Drones cross from Russian airspace into Estonia and Latvia; one strikes Estonian power station

Reuters

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield A source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday that Anduril and Palantir Technologies are working together to develop software for President Donald Trump's Golden Dome antimissile shield initiative. The collaboration concerns the software component of the missile‑shield program.

2026-03-24T17:14:35.215646-07:00

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

FlightGlobal

The uncrewed revolution is here: GA‑ASI positions fielded UAS as the answer to modern warfare Recent conflicts have shown uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) are reshaping combat, and GA‑ASI says it is delivering the platforms, autonomy and weapons integration governments need to compete and win. The company frames fielded UAS as an urgent operational response to changing battlefield requirements.

2026-03-24T13:14:38.660462-07:00

The uncrewed revolution is here: GA‑ASI positions fielded UAS as the answer to modern warfare

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Anduril exec: U.S. legislative failures are giving China a strategic edge Anduril co-founder Palmer Luckey told lawmakers congressional dysfunction is creating a strategic opening for China in the race for military and technological supremacy, warning stalled legislation and procurement incentives undermine U.S. advantage. He urged urgent policy and acquisition reform to restore competitiveness.

2026-03-24T12:51:25.695326-07:00

Anduril exec: U.S. legislative failures are giving China a strategic edge

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Lockheed unveils Grizzly: a 10‑ft containerized AGM‑114 Hellfire launcher, completes live‑fire and vertical‑launch tests Lockheed Martin unveiled Grizzly, a low‑cost 10‑foot containerized launcher that fires AGM‑114 Hellfire missiles and completed the first integrated live‑fire and vertical‑launch tests. The system offers a discreet, readily deployable method to disperse strike capability from standard shipping containers.

2026-03-24T06:59:12.766687-07:00

Lockheed unveils Grizzly: a 10‑ft containerized AGM‑114 Hellfire launcher, completes live‑fire and vertical‑launch tests

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Fusion engine for missile warning stalled by lack of government dataset A fusion engine intended to improve missile warning is being hampered by the absence of a government dataset required for development and validation, restricting developers’ ability to train and test algorithms and slowing progress toward operational deployment and integration with existing warning systems.

2026-03-24T03:39:50.833889-07:00

Fusion engine for missile warning stalled by lack of government dataset

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Germany’s turn to ‘orbital realpolitik’ accelerates Europe’s space-as-defense shift

Defence Planning Knocks on Space Industry’s Door — Is the Sector Prepared?

Drones cross from Russian airspace into Estonia and Latvia; one strikes Estonian power station

Anduril and Palantir to develop software for Trump's Golden Dome missile shield

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