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• Chris Bergin
Canada Rocket Company plans to develop Canada’s first large-scale rocket engine test facility at London International Airport. The $30 million complex will support static-fire testing of the company’s methalox engines as it works toward a reusable medium-lift launch vehicle.
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Canada Rocket Company plans to develop Canada’s first large-scale rocket engine test facility at London International Airport. The $30 million complex will support static-fire testing of the company’s methalox engines as it works toward a reusable medium-lift launch vehicle.
The five-ship Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group and three-ship Makin Island Amphibious Ready Group have deployed back-to-back from the U.S. West Coast, marking the movement of two major naval formations operating from the region.
Avelo Airlines is expanding its planned McKinney National Airport base in Texas ahead of its commercial launch, adding four U.S. destinations and a third Boeing 737-800. The expansion increases the carrier’s initial footprint at the new operating base and broadens connectivity from the Dallas-area airport.
Space Florida and the UK Space Agency are seeking proposals for collaborative space research and development projects involving companies in Florida and the United Kingdom. The initiative is intended to support cross-border innovation and strengthen commercial ties between the two regional space ecosystems.
Brazilian carrier Azul has secured up to R$2.66 billion ($511 million) in long-term financing from the Brazilian Development Bank. The company plans to use the proceeds to pay down existing debt and bolster liquidity, providing additional financial support as it manages its balance sheet and ongoing operations.
Britain’s counter-terrorism police said investigators found fuel but no improvised explosive devices during a probe into a suspected plot targeting a Royal Air Force base used by U.S. forces to launch strikes against Iran. The investigation remains focused on the security incident and search operations.
NORTHCOM is evaluating methods to counter drone incursions along the border, highlighting the growing operational challenge posed by unmanned systems. At the same time, an Air Force institute focused on China is facing questions about its future, raising broader concerns about institutional capacity for strategic analysis.
The Royal Canadian Navy has completed the first flight of its CU179 Peregrine unmanned helicopter drone, advancing a platform intended for maritime surveillance and rescue missions. The milestone marks an operational step in integrating uncrewed rotary-wing capability into naval aviation activities.
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