Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

IonQ and ARLIS launch SEQCURE to secure quantum computing for defense research

IonQ has partnered with the Applied Research Laboratory for Intelligence and Security (ARLIS) to launch SEQCURE — Securing Experimental Quantum Computing Usage in Research Environments — a program focused on developing practices, tools and controls to protect experimental quantum computing access, data and workflows used in defense-related research.

2026-03-10T12:58:34.652895-07:00
Reuters

Boeing wins $289M Israel contract for up to 5,000 air‑launched smart bombs, Bloomberg reports

By Reuters: Boeing has signed a new $289 million contract with Israel to deliver as many as 5,000 new air-launched smart bombs, a source told Reuters on Tuesday.

2026-03-10T13:53:32.476309-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Davenport to test-fire guided munitions next year from Virtus — an armed AS350/H125 variant — targeting the light-attack market

By FlightGlobal: Davenport Aviation will next year perform the first test firing of guided munitions from its Virtus, an armed variant of the Airbus Helicopters AS350/H125 light-single.

2026-03-10T12:19:16.176347-07:00
New York Times

Israel Conducts Broad Strikes on Iran as U.S. Reports Dead, CENTCOM Signals Major Force Involvement

By New York Times: The U.S. announced the names of four soldiers who were killed by an Iranian drone on Sunday. The leader of the U.S. Central Command said more than 50,000 troops, 200 fighters, two aircraft carriers and bombers were participating in the fighting.

2026-03-10T08:12:26.477296-07:00
FlightGlobalGreg Waldron

Australia deploys E-7A to Middle East amid Iranian attacks

By FlightGlobal: Australia has deployed a Boeing E-7A Wedgetail airborne early warning and control aircraft to the Middle East to provide early detection of Iranian drones and missiles.

2026-03-10T06:38:15.838402-07:00
FlightGlobalDominic Perry

Airbus shifts H175M work to Europe, offers Canadian final assembly line

By FlightGlobal: Airbus Helicopters has confirmed that it has stood up a European supply chain for the H175M, removing Chinese aerostructures from the military variant of its super-medium-twin.

2026-03-10T07:13:51.599084-07:00