Satellite   Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force weighs modernizing ground antennas for military satellites

The U.S. Space Force is evaluating options to modernize ground antennas that support military satellites, reviewing technology choices, procurement approaches and deployment models to improve connectivity, resilience and interoperability across milsatcom networks. Procurement outcomes will influence architecture, contractor opportunities and operational performance of space-based communications.

2026-04-09T21:11:44.667090-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

USAF awards nearly $30M to Beehive Industries to advance low-cost Frenzy turbojets (Frenzy 8 & 6)

By FlightGlobal: The deal will support flight testing of the 200lb-thrust Frenzy 8 and prototype fabrication on the 100lb-thust Frenzy 6. US propulsion start-up Beehive Industries has secured a nearly $30 million contract from the US Air Force to advance testing and development of a new family of low-cost turbojets.

Also: Business Wire and beehive-industries.com
2026-04-09T14:01:12.762414-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

U.S. Navy MQ-4 Triton Lost Over Persian Gulf After Transponder Reports Comms-Link Failure

By The Aviationist: The MQ-4 Triton was flying a patrol mission over the Persian Gulf, before signaling through the transponder a loss of the communication link with the.

Also: defence-industry.eu and UK Defence Journal
2026-04-09T05:07:28.650856-07:00