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USAF to proceed with two E‑7A Wedgetail prototypes; full‑fleet funding deferred amid Pentagon–Congress split

The U.S. Air Force will move forward with two Boeing E‑7A Wedgetail rapid prototypes under a congressional mandate, but has not budgeted for follow‑on fleet buys. Air Force leadership says the aircraft’s long‑term fate is unresolved and wants a discussion with Congress amid Pentagon interest in space‑based tracking.

2026-02-24T12:11:11.124497-08:00

Bloomberg

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

2026-02-25T09:13:32.750103-08:00

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Rocket Lab to launch HASTE carrying Hypersonix DART AE for DIU hypersonic test

2026-02-24T23:13:41.856855-08:00

SpaceWatch Global

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00

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Bloomberg

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites The Pentagon plans to spend an additional $12.6 billion to boost surveillance of China’s military maneuvers, focusing on tracking submarines, maritime activity and satellites. The funding, outlined in a budget document sent to Congress, is framed as a response to an 'unprecedented Chinese military buildup' in Asia.

2026-02-25T09:13:32.750103-08:00

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

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DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary Day two of DGI2026 on Feb. 24 — the fourth anniversary of Russia’s full‑scale invasion of Ukraine — convenes Europe’s geospatial intelligence community at London’s QE2 Centre. Organizers frame sessions as a reality check on GEOINT capabilities, operational support and strategic implications for European defense and surveillance.

2026-02-25T05:53:58.797004-08:00

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary

defenseandmunitions.com

Rocket Lab to launch HASTE carrying Hypersonix DART AE for DIU hypersonic test Rocket Lab will launch its HASTE suborbital vehicle from NASA Wallops on Feb. 25 during a 4–7 p.m. ET window, carrying Hypersonix’s 3.5‑m DART AE scramjet for a Defense Innovation Unit‑backed experiment. It is Rocket Lab’s fourth hypersonic test mission in under six months.

2026-02-24T23:13:41.856855-08:00

Rocket Lab to launch HASTE carrying Hypersonix DART AE for DIU hypersonic test

SpaceNews.com

A banner year for military space funding — an unclear path beyond Military space programs secured a banner year of budget increases, driving accelerated procurement, new programs and stronger industrial demand. Lawmakers and defense planners face uncertainty over whether higher spending is sustainable, raising questions about procurement timelines, follow-on funding and long-term strategy.

2026-02-24T14:53:22.248904-08:00

A banner year for military space funding — an unclear path beyond

Aviation Week

USAF to proceed with two E‑7A Wedgetail prototypes; full‑fleet funding deferred amid Pentagon–Congress split The U.S. Air Force will move forward with two Boeing E‑7A Wedgetail rapid prototypes under a congressional mandate, but has not budgeted for follow‑on fleet buys. Air Force leadership says the aircraft’s long‑term fate is unresolved and wants a discussion with Congress amid Pentagon interest in space‑based tracking.

2026-02-24T12:11:11.124497-08:00

USAF to proceed with two E‑7A Wedgetail prototypes; full‑fleet funding deferred amid Pentagon–Congress split

SpaceNews.com

Lockheed Martin pushes GPS upgrade to counter jamming threats Lockheed Martin is pressing for modernization of the GPS satellite and receiver architecture to improve anti‑jamming resilience, arguing upgrades are needed to protect positioning, navigation and timing services from increasing interference. The company framed the case to Pentagon and allied customers as a defensive priority.

2026-02-24T07:54:32.062681-08:00

Lockheed Martin pushes GPS upgrade to counter jamming threats

SpaceWatch Global

Change detection transforms Earth observation into real‑time defense intelligence Earth observation is moving beyond producing imagery to persistent, automated change detection that delivers decision advantage at machine speed. Militaries are shifting procurement and operational requirements toward frequent revisit, calibrated sensors, and integrated analytics to turn satellite data into near‑real‑time intelligence and actionable targeting.

2026-02-24T05:53:18.175240-08:00

Change detection transforms Earth observation into real‑time defense intelligence

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Constellr at DGI 2026: thermal-wake satellites to find 'dark' ships At DGI 2026 in London, Constellr co-founder and CEO Max Gulde outlined the company’s space-based maritime surveillance approach, using thermal-wake detection from small-satellite constellations to locate concealed or 'dark' vessels and augment maritime domain awareness for state and commercial users.

2026-02-24T05:53:17.680124-08:00

Constellr at DGI 2026: thermal-wake satellites to find 'dark' ships

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USAF to proceed with two E‑7A Wedgetail prototypes; full‑fleet funding deferred amid Pentagon–Congress split

Pentagon to spend $12.6B to boost surveillance of China’s submarines and satellites

Rocket Lab to launch HASTE carrying Hypersonix DART AE for DIU hypersonic test

DGI2026 Day 2 — “The Elevated Analyst”: Europe’s GEOINT reality check on the Ukraine war anniversary

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