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Payload • Douglas Gorman

Redwire wins $20 million DARPA contract for second very-low-Earth-orbit propulsion demonstration

Redwire has secured a $20 million contract from DARPA under its Otter program, which funds air-breathing electric propulsion. The award supports a second demonstration of the technology for very-low-Earth orbit, where propulsion systems must operate in the sparse atmosphere.

2026-11-04T16:55:13.953632-08:00
North America   Defense Policy  
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

U.S. Air Force to begin year-round operations at rebuilt World War II-era Pacific airfields

By The Air Current: Air Force is preparing to formally reactivate a cluster of reconstituted World War II-era bases for high-tempo flight operations as the U.S. positions itself for a possible future conflict with China by dispersing assets across the Pacific.

2026-11-04T13:34:20.411450-08:00
Satellite   North America   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation  
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Space.com • Elizabeth Howell, Tariq Malik

On this day in space! Nov. 4, 2015: A rail-launched Super Strypi rocket carrying 13 baby satellites failed during its debut launch for the US Air Force

By Space.com: On Nov. 4, 2015, the United States Air Force launched an experimental Super Strypi rail-launched rocket carrying 13 tiny satellites, but it failed just after liftoff from Hawaii.

2026-11-04T15:10:39.859676-08:00
Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation  
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Space.com • Josh Dinner

Trump declares 'American space superiority for all eternity' in election night proclamation

By Space.com: President Trump has declared space a frontier for all humanity, asserting America's right to develop and settle the solar system under U.S. law.

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2026-11-04T14:19:10.066813-08:00
Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon backs LeoLabs radar expansion with $150 million loan commitment

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2026-11-04T13:25:40.922664-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Asia-Pacific (APAC)   Defense Deals  
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The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

Pakistan Joins Air-to-Air Missile Club With Successful Test Of Fa’az

By The War Zone: The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons. The test is a major step toward Pakistan’s homegrown air-to-air missile capability, despite already fielding advanced Chinese weapons.

2026-11-04T12:50:41.454965-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing   Textron  
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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick, Thomas Newdick

The Beechcraft M-346N Is The Only Known Aircraft Left In The Navy's Jet Trainer Competition

By The War Zone: Sierra Nevada Corp decided not to bid to replace the Navy's T-45s with its Freedom Jet, one of two known contenders left in the running.

2026-11-04T09:55:18.558447-08:00