SpaceNews.comDebra Werner

Trump signs legislation reauthorizing SBIR

President Trump has signed legislation that reauthorizes the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) program. The move extends SBIR’s authorization and continues the government’s structured funding pathway for qualifying small businesses developing new technologies across civilian and defense-relevant innovation areas.

2026-04-13T20:18:16.860635-07:00
Wall Street JournalShelby Holliday

U.S. Blockade of Iran Officially Under Way

By Wall Street Journal: The U.S. blockade has officially gone into effect, and there are more than 15 U.S. warships in place to support the operation, according to a senior U.S.

2026-04-13T09:12:44.675848-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

France edges closer to Eurodrone exit with LPM revision

By FlightGlobal: France appears to have signalled its intention to leave the multinational Eurodrone programme, eliminating the medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) platform from the latest revision of its military procurement plan.

2026-04-13T08:38:10.063517-07:00
FlightGlobalCraig Hoyle

UK MoD orders Skyhammer counter-drone missiles to guard against Iranian Shahed threat

By FlightGlobal: Cambridge Aerospace is to start deliveries of its Skyhammer counter-drone interceptor within weeks, under a contract announced by the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD).

2026-04-13T02:39:28.009036-07:00