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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon increases Raytheon protected satcom terminals contract by $2 billion

The U.S. Department of Defense has increased Raytheon’s contract for protected satellite communications terminals by $2 billion, the Pentagon said. The modification expands program funding for delivery and sustainment of military-grade satcom terminals to support secure, resilient satellite links.

2026-03-15T06:17:45.046914-07:00
ATC   Europe   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Policy & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Reuters

Switzerland invokes neutrality — denies two U.S. military overflight requests related to Iran conflict, approves three others

By Reuters: The Swiss government said on Saturday that it discussed requests by U.S. military and official aircraft to fly over the country, and based on its law of neutrality, rejected two Iran-related war flights but permitted three others.

2026-03-14T14:04:46.267638-07:00
Middle East   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy   Boeing  
AirForceTimes • J D Simkins

USAF KC-135 tanker goes down in Iraq; CENTCOM says not due to hostile fire, rescue efforts ongoing

By AirForceTimes: “The incident was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,” the release said, adding that rescue efforts are ongoing.

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2026-03-12T15:00:49.321045-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Airbus  
Airbus

Airbus prepares Kratos-built uncrewed combat aircraft for first flights as it races to offer UCCA to Germany by 2029

By Airbus: Airbus is working at full throttle to offer the German Air Force an operational Uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (UCCA) system by 2029.

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2026-03-13T04:04:21.056090-07:00
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Space Intel Report • Peter B de Selding

Leonardo: Guardian ISR constellation central to Michelangelo Dome missile‑defense as space unit eyes >20% CAGR to 2030

By Space Intel Report: LA PLATA, Maryland — Italy’s Leonardo SpA outlined how its planned Guardian constellation of intelligence, surveillance….

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2026-03-13T08:54:44.628007-07:00