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Reuters

2026-07-03T12:29:47.402645-07:00

CNBC

SpaceX’s record $86B IPO triggers unprecedented lock-up structure, ETF “mega-IPO” products, and fresh scrutiny tied to federal c SpaceX’s record $86 billion IPO has prompted a novel lock-up structure, reshaping how investors and funds package and trade mega-IPO exposure. Separate reporting ties the timing of secondary stock activity to the company’s deepening federal contracting footprint and its close alignment with Washington.

2026-07-03T11:28:58.587799-07:00

FlightGlobal

Royal Navy conducts first test launch of UK-developed Callen-Lenz Nyan one-way effector from an experimental surface vessel The UK Royal Navy has carried out test launches of the Callen-Lenz Nyan one-way effector (OWE) from an experimental vessel for the first time. The effort supports development of the service’s new hybrid operating concept, aimed at integrating the weapon into surface-based launch experimentation.

2026-07-03T07:15:47.301600-07:00

Reuters

Lockheed Martin emerges as frontrunner to buy Advent’s Ultra Maritime in ~$3.5B naval defense deal, FT reports Lockheed Martin is leading the race to acquire Ultra Maritime, an Advent International-owned maritime defense company, in a transaction that could value the business at about $3.5 billion, the Financial Times reported. People familiar with the matter were cited in the reporting.

2026-07-02T14:59:26.081672-07:00

Bloomberg

Roscosmos chief outlines high-stakes plan to restore Russia’s space program—after early missteps in efforts to catch SpaceX Russia’s space program leader has set an ambitious mandate to return Roscosmos to prominence and narrow the gap with SpaceX, but the effort has stumbled at the outset. The plan underscores how leadership priorities are being shaped by competitive pressure in the commercial launch and space services race.

2026-07-02T14:15:32.166451-07:00

Via Satellite

Vodafone Ireland completes AST SpaceMobile satellite test call for emergency and first responders Vodafone Ireland conducted a successful test call with AST SpaceMobile’s satellite constellation as part of trials aimed at delivering direct-to-device connectivity for emergency and first responders. The test supports development and validation of satellite-enabled communications for critical use cases.

2026-07-02T12:45:38.746923-07:00

Flying Magazine

U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk makes emergency water landing in Arabian Sea; 3 crew recovered, 1 missing A U.S. Navy MH-60S Seahawk assigned to the USS George H.W. Bush conducted an emergency water landing in the Arabian Sea. Naval Forces Central Command says three crew members were recovered alive and are stable, while search and rescue continues for a fourth crewman who remains missing.

2026-07-02T09:16:54.640676-07:00

AeroTime

NATO expected to pick Saab GlobalEye to replace the E-3 AWACS fleet under “Alliance Future Surveillance and Control” Reporting says NATO will announce next week plans to move away from its ageing E-3 AWACS fleet by selecting Saab’s GlobalEye airborne early warning and surveillance system. The Alliance would proceed with GlobalEye as the future AEW&C standard capability within the Alliance Future Surveillance and Control program.

2026-07-02T08:28:59.948189-07:00

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