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SpaceNews.com • Jeff Foust

Overview Energy wins U.S. Air Force contract to study space-based solar power for military installations

Overview Energy has secured a U.S. Air Force contract to study how space-based solar power could be applied to power needs at military bases. The effort centers on assessing the feasibility of beaming solar energy from orbit to terrestrial installations, aligning orbital power concepts with defense energy requirements.

2026-05-06T06:36:47.389482-07:00
Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Ukrainian forces test direct-to-device satellite imagery for frontline troops

By SpaceNews.com: DENVER — In an experiment, Ukrainian forces used handheld devices to task commercial imaging satellites, bypassing centralized intelligence workflows that typically slow delivery to the battlefield.

2026-05-05T14:48:36.672581-07:00
Breaking Defense • Agnes Helou

'Millions of drones': What to expect from Turkey's SAHA 2026 defense expo

By Breaking Defense: "SAHA has evolved from a national showcase into a genuine global meeting point for the defense and aerospace industry, and the 2026 edition will reflect this maturity," one expert said.

Breaking Defense

SAHA 2026 Coverage

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2026-05-04T09:38:52.646810-07:00
Event   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Defense Policy  
SpaceNews.com • Matt Alderton

New NGA head makes industry debut at GEOINT Symposium 2026

By SpaceNews.com: Michele Bredenkamp takes the stage for the closing keynote at GEOINT Wednesday, it will mark her first as the director of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) — a role she assumed with little fanfare during the government shutdown in November.

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2026-05-05T13:02:57.410131-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
defence-industry.eu • Martin Chomsky Air

U.S. Air Force approves T-7A Red Hawk for production, awards $219 million contract for first 14 aircraft

By defence-industry.eu: The U.S. Air Force has approved the T-7A Red Hawk for production following a Milestone C decision on April 23.

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2026-05-04T16:10:58.451980-07:00