ReutersMike Stone

DoD to invest $1 billion in L3Harris Missile Solutions to secure rocket‑motor supply; IPO eyed 2026

The US Department of Defense will invest $1 billion in L3Harris's Missile Solutions unit via a convertible preferred security to shore up domestic rocket‑motor and propulsion supply chains, deepen government–industry ties and support a proposed Missile Solutions IPO targeted for 2026; L3Harris shares rose on the news.

Airbus

Airbus names Matthieu Louvot CEO of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026

By Airbus: Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) has appointed Matthieu Louvot Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Airbus Helicopters, effective 1 April 2026.

2026-01-13T02:34:04.644349-08:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

KAI finishes KF-21 four-year flight-test campaign two months early after 1,600 accident-free sorties

By FlightGlobal: Korea Aerospace Industries has completed flight testing of its KF-21 fighter two months ahead of schedule, with six prototypes accumulating 1,600 accident-free sorties since the programme's maiden flight in July 2022.

2026-01-12T20:47:57.963217-08:00
edrmagazine.euPaolo Valpolini

Germany procures eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian RPAs via NATO NSPA

By edrmagazine.eu: ![](https://www.edrmagazine.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/GA-ASI-MQ-8B-Seaguardian-Germany.jpg) Germany buys eight MQ-9B Seaguardian® RPA through NSPA San Diego – 12 January 2026 – Germany’s Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support and the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) have announced the procurement of eight MQ-9B SeaGuardian® Remotely.

2026-01-12T11:52:12.556924-08:00