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Lockheed Martin selected to deliver training devices and services for US Navy E-130J Phoenix II (TACAMO)

Lockheed Martin has been chosen to provide specialized training devices and support services for the US Navy’s E-130J Phoenix II aircraft, supporting the Northrop Grumman-led team behind the TACAMO recapitalization effort. The training package is intended to equip operators for the Take Charge and Move Out mission.

aviationnews.eu • Rob Vogelaar

Lockheed Martin Selected to Provide Advanced Training Systems for Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Fleet

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Lockheed Martin to provide E-130J Phoenix II training systems

2026-04-29T10:22:19.502838-07:00

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force selects firms to build counter-surveillance payloads for satellites

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Rapid Capabilities Office selected three companies to develop sensors designed to help U.S. military satellites in geosynchronous orbit detect when they are being tracked from the ground.

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2026-04-29T17:07:58.476220-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Department of Air Force Plans Initiative to Hire AI Talent

By Via Satellite: The Department of the Air Force (DAF) in the U.S. has unveiled plans to tap into top AI talent. This has direct implications to the government’s space strategy as the Space Force comes under the organizational umbrella of DAF.

2026-04-29T17:05:57.610011-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Pentagon chief affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation naval fighter

By FlightGlobal: US secretary of defense Pete Hegseth says a contract decision for the US Navy's F/A-XX Next Generation Fighter is planned for August.

2026-04-29T17:41:48.277750-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Rudy Ruitenberg

Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible

By DefenseNews.com: The companies said Thundart is fully designed and produced in France.

defence-blog.com

France fires THUNDART rocket for the first time

edrmagazine.eu

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense announce successful testing of the surface-to-surface Thundart missile

2026-04-29T14:29:45.975317-07:00

Aircraft Carrier Middle East Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

Washington Post • Dan Lamothe, Tara Copp

U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war

By Washington Post: The USS Gerald R. Ford, at sea for 10 months, is in need of repair. Its exit, though, reduces the firepower on hand as Trump presses Tehran to make peace.

mynorthwest.com

USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment

wavy.com

U.S. official hints USS Gerald R. Ford to return from longest post-Cold War deployment “in a few days”

2026-04-29T13:29:04.129915-07:00

Europe Defense Industry & Major Contractors BAE Systems

Breaking Defense • Jonas Olsson

Estonia’s CV90 exit has no ‘big effect’ on joint European order: BAE Hägglunds chief

By Breaking Defense: “The effect is marginal. I think the other customers will get vehicles earlier,” Tommy Gustafsson-Rask, general manager of BAE Systems Hägglunds, said during a media visit to its Ornskoldsvik site.

2026-04-29T13:55:58.076010-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029

By The War Zone: The MQ-58 with conventional landing gear will mark the beginning of the Marines’ operational Collaborative Combat Aircraft journey, with other types likely to follow.

2026-04-29T11:47:54.142269-07:00

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Lockheed Martin selected to deliver training devices and services for US Navy E-130J Phoenix II (TACAMO)

Lockheed Martin Selected to Provide Advanced Training Systems for Navy’s New E-130J Phoenix II Fleet

Lockheed Martin to provide E-130J Phoenix II training systems

Space Force selects firms to build counter-surveillance payloads for satellites

Department of Air Force Plans Initiative to Hire AI Talent

Pentagon chief affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation naval fighter

Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible

France fires THUNDART rocket for the first time

MBDA and Safran Electronics & Defense announce successful testing of the surface-to-surface Thundart missile

U.S. aircraft carrier to leave Mideast, reducing military might amid Iran war

USS Ford aircraft carrier will be heading home after record-breaking deployment

U.S. official hints USS Gerald R. Ford to return from longest post-Cold War deployment “in a few days”

Estonia’s CV90 exit has no ‘big effect’ on joint European order: BAE Hägglunds chief

First USMC MQ-58 Valkyrie CCA Drones To Arrive In 2029

Department of Air Force Plans Initiative to Hire AI Talent

Pentagon chief affirms commitment to fielding sixth-generation naval fighter

Lockheed Martin to Deliver Training Devices and Services for E-130J Phoenix II Aircraft

Space Force selects firms to build counter-surveillance payloads for satellites

Safran, MBDA see delivery of French rocket artillery in 2029 as feasible

Estonia’s CV90 exit has no ‘big effect’ on joint European order: BAE Hägglunds chief

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