Satellite   LEO   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

NSA publishes new Cybersecurity Information Sheet detailing Low Earth Orbit security posture

The US National Security Agency (NSA) has released a new Cybersecurity Information Sheet (CSI) that provides details of a Low Earth Orbit (LEO) security report, alongside input from multiple parties. The update expands on how organizations should frame and address LEO-related cyber risk.

2026-04-12T14:53:14.286899-07:00
Supply Chain   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Su-57 stealth fighter plant catches fire in Russia’s Far East, reports say

By Air Data News: A fire reportedly broke out at a key Russian aircraft factory responsible for producing the Su-57 stealth fighter, according to videos and claims circulating on social media and cited by open-source intelligence analysts.

2026-04-12T10:45:42.671464-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Reuters

FAA, Pentagon sign agreement on anti-drone laser system near Mexico

By Reuters: The Federal Aviation Administration and Pentagon said on Friday they had signed an agreement allowing the government's use of a high-energy laser counter-drone system along the southern U.S.

Also: Aviation Week, DroneXL, FAA, Stars and Stripes and 9 more
2026-04-10T14:03:07.345645-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

French navy orders additional S-100 Camcopter ISR drones for use from frigates

By FlightGlobal: The French navy will equip some of its FREMM-class frigates with Schiebel S-100 Camcopter uncrewed aerial vehicles (UAVs), under a new order placed via prime contractor Naval Group.

Also: defence-blog.com and defencestar.in
2026-04-10T07:48:23.956107-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

F-47 on track for first flight in 2028, while F/A-XX lags

By FlightGlobal: The fiscal year 2027 budget request from the White House affirms the Trump Administration’s commitment to fielding the US Air Force sixth-generation fighter, with Boeing to fly a prototype in 2028.

2026-04-10T14:24:07.465746-07:00