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SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

NRO awards Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra contracts to expand commercial SAR use

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s access to commercial synthetic aperture radar data. The awards reinforce the role of private satellite operators in supplying persistent, all-weather imagery for national-security missions.

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2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Carley Welch

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.

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2026-08-05T10:44:38.679581-07:00

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Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

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UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

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Royal Navy Demonstrates Wildcat Helicopter Control of Drones Over 200 Miles

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2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00

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By Vertical Mag: The pulse of the rotorcraft industry.

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2026-08-05T05:44:43.971491-07:00

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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

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2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00

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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

By The War Zone: The Army is transforming its canceled long-range supergun into a test platform that could speed hypersonic development while reducing reliance on costly flight tests.

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2026-08-04T14:28:22.176461-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

By Breaking Defense: “I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.

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2026-08-04T12:44:28.912057-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00

NRO awards Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra contracts to expand commercial SAR use

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

UK Royal Navy advances Wildcat integration with uncrewed assets for Dragon Rider trial

Royal Navy Demonstrates Wildcat Helicopter Control of Drones Over 200 Miles

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The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

Embraer Lands Colombian Air Force Deal for Two KC-390 Millennium Multi-Mission Jets

Colombia orders two Embraer KC-390 Millennium aircraft to modernise airlift fleet

Army launches search for counter-drone missile priced under $150K

Capella, Iceye and Umbra win NRO radar-data contracts

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

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The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

Army Revives Giant Cannon to Advance Hypersonic Testing

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

Northrop gets $3B framework deal to increase motor production for PAC-3, THAAD

Archer, Korean Air to work on militarised Midnight eVTOL

US Air Force seeks new engine options for F-15EX and F-16 fleets

Northrop Grumman Signs $3 Billion Framework Deals to Ramp Patriot and THAAD Interceptor Production

NH90 Block 1 begins flight testing with Link 22, upgraded sensors and enhanced anti-submarine warfare capabilities

Satellite communications deals span Spain’s secure SpainSat NG-III, Europe’s IRIS² network, Starlab and LATAM connectivity

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