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Space Force raises Andromeda contract ceiling to $6.2B for GEO inspection and classified SILENTBARKER surveillance

The U.S. Space Force increased the ceiling for the Andromeda IDIQ space monitoring contract from $1.8B to more than $6.2B, covering replacements for the current GSSAP on-orbit inspection satellites and funding the classified SILENTBARKER space surveillance “birds.”

2026-05-06T14:03:44.782116-07:00

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Raytheon books largest-ever SharpSight radar order: 120 units via Blue Raven distribution deal

2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00

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MBDA and India’s Air Force agree to localize MICA missile MRO capability in India

2026-05-06T08:27:35.377580-07:00

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State Dept. approves $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of Boeing JDAM-ER tail kits to Ukraine

2026-05-05T17:06:38.110297-07:00

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Space Force raises Andromeda contract ceiling to $6.2B for GEO inspection and classified SILENTBARKER surveillance The U.S. Space Force increased the ceiling for the Andromeda IDIQ space monitoring contract from $1.8B to more than $6.2B, covering replacements for the current GSSAP on-orbit inspection satellites and funding the classified SILENTBARKER space surveillance “birds.”

2026-05-06T14:03:44.782116-07:00

Space Force raises Andromeda contract ceiling to $6.2B for GEO inspection and classified SILENTBARKER surveillance

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Raytheon books largest-ever SharpSight radar order: 120 units via Blue Raven distribution deal Raytheon (RTX) has secured a contract from distributor Blue Raven for 120 SharpSight radars—its largest single order to date—for global resale and distribution. The award is expected to boost SharpSight surveillance capacity as RTX shares were reported sliding about 10% around the announcement.

2026-05-06T13:58:50.496928-07:00

Raytheon books largest-ever SharpSight radar order: 120 units via Blue Raven distribution deal

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MBDA and India’s Air Force agree to localize MICA missile MRO capability in India MBDA has signed an agreement with the Indian Air Force to develop an in-country Maintenance, Repair and Mid-Life Overhaul (MRO) capability for the MICA missiles used with India’s Rafale fleet. The IAF will operate the facility, with MBDA supplying machinery, tools and training.

2026-05-06T08:27:35.377580-07:00

MBDA and India’s Air Force agree to localize MICA missile MRO capability in India

Aviation Week

State Dept. approves $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of Boeing JDAM-ER tail kits to Ukraine The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $373.6 million Foreign Military Sale for 1,532 Boeing JDAM-ER tail kits/guidance elements to Ukraine. The guidance kits are intended to expand Ukrainian Air Force stand-off strike capability using JDAM-ER extended-range precision munitions.

2026-05-05T17:06:38.110297-07:00

State Dept. approves $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of Boeing JDAM-ER tail kits to Ukraine

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Airbus readies the first three Spanish Air Force C295 MSA-W airframes for imminent maiden flights Airbus Defence and Space has progressed Spain’s first C295 Maritime Surveillance Aircraft (MSA) programme to flight-readiness, showing three completed C295W MSA-W airframes at its Seville facility after ground test completion and final painting. The aircraft are being readied for delivery and initial missions with the Ejercito del Aire y del Espacio.

2026-05-05T13:22:27.240547-07:00

Airbus readies the first three Spanish Air Force C295 MSA-W airframes for imminent maiden flights

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US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial procurement of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) The U.S. Air Force is pursuing nearly $1 billion in funding for the initial procurement phase of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA), moving the program from prototype efforts toward production. The request signals an acceleration in fielding next-generation air-combat platforms focused on human–machine teaming.

2026-05-05T06:32:59.046002-07:00

US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial procurement of Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA)

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Sikorsky reports near-30 hours of UH-60M Black Hawk ITEP test flying with GE T901 engines Sikorsky says U.S. Army and industry test pilots have now accumulated nearly 30 flight-test hours using next-generation GE T901 engines on the UH-60M Black Hawk under the ITEP effort. The update reflects continued progress in validating the engine integration on the program’s test aircraft.

2026-05-05T05:54:49.744687-07:00

Sikorsky reports near-30 hours of UH-60M Black Hawk ITEP test flying with GE T901 engines

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Germany presses Airbus for a precise fix plan to unblock repeated A400M delivery delays Germany has urged Airbus to provide a specific, detailed plan to resolve persistent issues that have repeatedly pushed back deliveries of its new military transporter, the A400M. The move signals heightened pressure on Airbus to stabilize the programme’s schedule and address root causes of the setbacks.

2026-05-05T04:24:14.425578-07:00

Germany presses Airbus for a precise fix plan to unblock repeated A400M delivery delays

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Space Force raises Andromeda contract ceiling to $6.2B for GEO inspection and classified SILENTBARKER surveillance

Raytheon books largest-ever SharpSight radar order: 120 units via Blue Raven distribution deal

MBDA and India’s Air Force agree to localize MICA missile MRO capability in India

State Dept. approves $373.6M Foreign Military Sale of Boeing JDAM-ER tail kits to Ukraine

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