Ars Technica
• Stephen Clark
U.S. Space Command says Russia is moving beyond demonstrations and is now operationalizing co-orbital ASAT weapons positioned to reach “high-value” satellites. The shift underscores an evolving threat model for on-orbit capabilities and the increased risk posed by maneuverable, closely operating interceptor systems.
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
By Breaking Defense: Supporters say the program could enhance national security by strengthening DoD’s energy sources. Critics, meanwhile, have argued that ANPI’s benefits are illusory, and come with too much cost and risk.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: Two of the Honeywell turbofans power the Beechcraft M-346N light fighter, which Textron Aviation Defense is competing for the Undergraduate Jet Training System tender.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: Lockheed Martin is hammering out the details on a F-35 block buy proposal that could shave $2 billion off the total cost of the purchase.
DefenseNews.com
• Paige Williams
By DefenseNews.com: Pratt & Whitney’s F119 engine, powering Lockheed Martin’s F-22 Raptor, has exceeded 500,000 flight hours, according to a company announcement.
Vertical Mag
• UAVOS Press Release
By Vertical Mag: UAVOS supplies high-performance rotor blades for U.S. aerospace startups in the DARPA Heavy Lift Challenge. Discover more.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: Two more technical problems means more bad news for the Air Force's KC-46 program.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
By DefenseNews.com: Envisioned as a larger, more modern competitor to Lockheed Martin’s famed C-130 Hercules, the KC-390’s debut demo at Le Bourget comes as Embraer starts a massive public relations tour that will be followed by the first two deliveries next year.
DefenseNews.com
• Valerie Insinna
