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Helicopter Sikorsky Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

New Zealand signs NZD 1.648 billion deal for five MH-60R Seahawks, weapons and support

The agreement with the United States covers five Sikorsky MH-60R maritime helicopters, associated weaponry and support systems, with NZD 1.648 billion in capital expenditure. New Zealand also expects average annual operating costs of NZD 110 million over the next decade, advancing Seahawk capability in Australasia.

Also: militaryleak.com

2 Sources

2026-10-19T07:05:29.280874-07:00

Space Force AI

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

By Payload: EraDrive won a $13M DoD award, under which the Space Force will buy an undisclosed number of the company’s Era-Node autonomy modules.

Also: SpaceNews.com

2 Sources

2026-10-19T06:05:27.893855-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Charles Galbreath

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

By SpaceNews.com: mage by Michala Garrison The past three decades have seen a marked increase in the capability, capacity and integration of American space capabilities to enhance and conduct combat operations.

1 Source

2026-10-19T06:19:30.669663-07:00

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

By FlightGlobal: Work will inform company’s efforts to develop larger, more advanced collaborative combat aircraft. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has flown its uncrewed Adaptable Aerial Platform (AAP) in formation with an FA-50 light combat jet.

Also: FlightGlobal

2 Sources

2026-10-19T01:04:56.224352-07:00

Satellite Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Space Defense & Militarization Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

Washington Post • Dan Crenshaw

Elon, let Ukraine use Starlink to hit Russian missile launchers

By Washington Post: Activating the satellite technology over Russia would greatly aid Ukraine’s defense against ballistic missile strikes.

Also: betakit.com and intellinews.com

4 Sources

2026-10-19T04:04:41.728536-07:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

By DefenseNews.com: Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has taken notice.

news.ssbcrack.com

Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Also: Army Times, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times

5 Sources

2026-10-19T04:05:39.220654-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

CNBC • Hugh Son

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

By CNBC: With $5 billion already deployed off its balance sheet, JPMorgan Chase is racing ahead on direct investments in defense tech, hardware and supply chains.

1 Source

2026-10-19T03:04:38.456150-07:00

Satellite Europe Commercial Space

SpaceWatch Global • Joshua Faleti

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

By SpaceWatch Global: HawkEye 360 secures $36 million in international contracts as it expands its signals intelligence business across Europe and allied markets.

1 Source

2026-10-19T02:14:42.285000-07:00

New Zealand signs NZD 1.648 billion deal for five MH-60R Seahawks, weapons and support

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

Elon, let Ukraine use Starlink to hit Russian missile launchers

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

New Zealand signs for five MH-60R Seahawks

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

Elon, let Ukraine use Starlink to hit Russian missile launchers

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

South Korea starts process to acquire P-3CK replacement

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