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Last Updated: Friday, May 16, 2025, 12:45 PM PDT
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Breaking Defense
• Agnes Helou
RTX deepens footprint in UAE with gallium project and counter-drone facility
By Breaking Defense: The American company said gallium has "applications across many different sectors ... [for] the defense industry, the supply of gallium is critical as it is a key component of defense products including advanced radars.".
defence-industry.eu
• Defence Industry Europe
Four new F-35 fighter jets arrive in Denmark as program remains on track
By defence-industry.eu: Four new F-35 fighter jets arrived at Skrydstrup Air Base yesterday, marking a significant milestone for Denmark's defence capabilities.
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
Colt and Northrop Grumman Test Futuristic Grenade Launcher for US Army
By The War Zone: Northrop Grumman has been working with Colt to meet Army requirements for a new grenade launcher to tackle various targets, even drones.
Associated Press
• Associated Press
US Air National Guard helicopter crew landed on Montana ranch and trespassed to take antlers, citations say
By Associated Press: BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Three Montana Army National Guard members face trespassing charges after authorities said they landed a Black Hawk helicopter in a.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
SES to showcase satellite orchestration technology for military communications
By SpaceNews.com: SES to demonstrate ‘satellite orchestration’ tech for military communications SES to demonstrate ‘satellite orchestration’ tech for military communications.
SpaceNews.com
• Sandra Erwin
Beyond launch: SpaceX’s expanding role in U.S. defense
By SpaceNews.com: Beyond launch: SpaceX's expanding role in U.S. defense.
Payload
• Tim Fernholz
Muon Wins Stage II Contract from NRO
By Payload: Muon collects IR data, an area in which US commercial providers lag behind Chinese competitors.
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