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SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

Europe’s Moment of Truth: Security Policy 2026 and the Imperative to Act

At a panel titled “Security Policy 2026 — Europe’s Course in a Changed World Order,” Martin Knobbe and Dr. Claudia Major warned Europe can no longer defer security choices: member states must accelerate defence policy, procurement and budget commitments this year to address shifting strategic risks.

2026-01-23T01:14:48.374707-08:00
Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Workforce & Skills Development   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force acquisition arm scrambles to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts

By SpaceNews.com: Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts Space Force’s acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts.

2026-01-22T16:13:29.931516-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Today • Frank Wolfe

U.S. Marine Corps Awards Northrop Grumman MUX TACAIR Collaborative Combat Aircraft Contract

By Aviation Today: Kratos Defense & Security Solutions [KTOS] and Northrop Grumman [NOC] said on Jan. 8 that the Marine Air-Ground Task Force Uncrewed Expeditionary Tactical Aircraft (MUX TACAIR) Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program has […].

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2026-01-22T14:12:38.986201-08:00
Event   UAV Development & Drone Programs   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

SOF Week to Host First Dedicated Aviation Demo Space for UAS and Counter‑UAS at 2026 Tampa Conference

By FlightGlobal: This year's edition of the annual special operations conference in Tamp, Florida will for the first time feature a dedicated space for demonstrating new aviation technologies, including uncrewed aircraft, counter-UAS systems and airborne mission equipment.

2026-01-22T16:26:55.867518-08:00
Space Force   Space Defense & Militarization   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Payload • Jacqueline Feldscher

Colorado Springs Groups Oppose Lawsuit Seeking to Keep U.S. Space Command Headquarters

By Payload: It’s time for the tug of war over the location of US Space Command headquarters to end for the sake of America’s military space mission, according to multiple Colorado Springs, CO-based groups.

2026-01-22T14:35:45.642045-08:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
Aviation Today • Calvin Biesecker

DIU Solicits Airborne Magnetic-Mapping Platforms to Advance GPS‑Denied Precision Navigation

By Aviation Today: The Defense Innovation Unit last Friday issued a solicitation seeking prototype solutions for airborne magnetic data collection platforms that would support the development of magnetic map data as an alternative […].

2026-01-22T14:17:10.025544-08:00