Aircraft Carrier   Middle East   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
politico.eu • Victor Goury-Laffont

France sends Charles-de-Gaulle to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping after CMA CGM San Antonio attack; Macron says France wasn’t

France said it is deploying the aircraft carrier Charles-de-Gaulle to the Red Sea as the Strait of Hormuz faces renewed ship strikes after a U.S.-led transit corridor began. After CMA CGM confirmed its San Antonio vessel was hit with several injured crew, President Emmanuel Macron stressed France was not targeted and framed the mission as securing passage.

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2026-05-06T08:21:25.875536-07:00
Leadership   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
investors.lockheedmartin.com

Lockheed Martin Aeronautics' President Greg Ulmer to Retire, OJ Sanchez named successor

By investors.lockheedmartin.com: BETHESDA, Md., May 6, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) today announced that Aeronautics President Greg Ulmer has decided to retire after more than 30 years of service to the company.

2026-05-06T07:18:23.643453-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Ukrainian forces test direct-to-device satellite imagery for frontline troops

By SpaceNews.com: DENVER — In an experiment, Ukrainian forces used handheld devices to task commercial imaging satellites, bypassing centralized intelligence workflows that typically slow delivery to the battlefield.

2026-05-05T14:48:36.672581-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft

By defence-industry.eu: The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.

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2026-05-04T16:10:58.451980-07:00