Satellite   AI   Space Defense & Militarization  
Payload • Douglas Gorman

SOCOM evaluates SkyFi and a field-ready mobile platform for direct access to commercial tactical EO imagery

U.S. Special Operations Command is testing a mobile software approach to let operators on handheld Android devices access commercial satellite imagery and analytics directly in the field. SkyFi is developing an early sovereign intelligence platform prototype to shorten the path from imagery availability to tactical use.

Also: SpaceNews.com
2026-05-11T07:58:45.545647-07:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals  
edrmagazine.eu • Jules Roukoz

EDGE, Baykar Sign Contract to Arm AKINCI with AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munitions

By edrmagazine.eu: Istanbul, Turkiye: 8 May 2026 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, an international leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 that together mark a significant deepening of their strategic.

2026-05-11T03:56:52.181837-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman

F/A-18 Super Hornet Drops Bombs Down Smoke Stacks Of Iranian Tankers Running Blockade (Updated)

By The War Zone: The attack comes as the UAE claims it was struck again by Iran and hours after the U.S. and Iran exchanged blows. Add TWZ (opens in a new tab) More information Adding us as a Preferred Source in Google by using this link indicates that you would like to see more of our content in Google News results.

Also: Stars and Stripes, Times of India, Business Insider, CNN and overtdefense.com
2026-05-08T09:52:26.521858-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

By DefenseNews.com: Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.

Also: Stars and Stripes, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times
2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00