Satellite   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   Defense Policy  
Reuters • David Jeans

Pentagon challenges SpaceX over Starlink/Starshield pricing for Iran-linked kamikaze drone operations

Senior SpaceX officials conclude the Pentagon should pay higher rates for access to Starlink’s satellite “Wi-Fi” used to guide U.S. kamikaze drones in the Iran war, escalating a pricing dispute over Starlink/Starshield services. The Pentagon is reportedly assessing alternatives as tensions rise ahead of SpaceX’s IPO.

2026-05-26T03:30:10.977923-07:00
North America   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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Reuters

Applied Aerospace & Defense eyes $3.59 billion valuation in US IPO

By Reuters: Private equity-backed government contractor Applied ​Aerospace & Defense is targeting a ‌valuation of up to $3.59 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, ​as a wave of defense ​companies aim to capitalize on ⁠investor appetite for the sector ​amid heightened geopolitical tensions.

2026-05-26T04:47:20.724571-07:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

Korea’s Marine Attack Helicopter enters final development

By FlightGlobal: The Marine Attack Helicopter will provide firepower to South Korean marines, including an air-to-air capability. The Korea Aerospace Industries Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) is entering its final development phase following an extensive test campaign.

Also: Yonhap News Agency
2026-05-25T20:48:32.609583-07:00
MRO   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Boeing  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

US Air Force pulls KC-135 from boneyard to replace crash-loss tanker

By Air Data News: Standard procedure restores fleet readiness after tanker destroyed in accident earlier US Air Force (USAF) is pulling a KC-135 Stratotanker out of long-term storage at the Davis-Monthan boneyard in Arizona to replace a tanker destroyed in a crash earlier this month, military officials confirmed.

2026-05-25T11:42:34.140453-07:00