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Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

F-35 Program Cost Rises $51 Billion, or 10%, for Software, Readiness and Engine Upgrades

The cost of the F-35 program has increased by about $51 billion—roughly 10%—since late 2023, driven by upgrades to software, fleet readiness, spare-parts inventories and engine power. The increase adds to the costs of the most expensive program in U.S. history.

Also: Bloomberg Law
2026-08-26T09:06:54.856966-07:00
North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   NASA  
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Reuters • A.J. Vicens, Raphael Satter

US says Chinese hackers broke into Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve, Senate and more

By Reuters: The United States said Wednesday that it had ​disrupted a Chinese hacking operation responsible for break-ins at the ‌U.S. Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, the U.S.

Also: CNBC and The Independent
2026-08-26T07:51:12.856762-07:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization   Space Debris & Traffic Management  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

LeoLabs wins $20 million Space Force deal for Scout radar

By SpaceNews.com: eoLabs WASHINGTON — LeoLabs won a $20.68 million contract from the U.S. Space Force to deliver a modified version of its transportable Scout radar and demonstrate the technology for a defense mission beyond its traditional use tracking satellites and debris in orbit.

2026-08-26T06:51:00.182946-07:00
Helicopter   Sikorsky   Military Aircraft Procurement   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation  
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The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

160th SOAR MH-60 Black Hawk Crashes in Colorado, Crew Safe

By The Aviationist: An MH-60 Black Hawk of the U.S. Army’s 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment crashed in a wooded area in Colorado, and the crew was able to escape without injuries.

2026-08-25T17:13:41.200390-07:00
eVTOL   Helicopter   Safran   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
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FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

HAL, Safran Sign Contract to Develop Aravalli Engine for India’s 13-Ton IMRH Helicopter

By FlightGlobal: The Aravalli engine will power the helicopter that replaces India’s long-serving Mi-17s. Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) and Safran Helicopter Engines have entered an into contract with their Indian joint venture SAFHAL for the Aravalli engine that will power the planned 13t Indian Multi-Role Helicopter (IMRH).

Also: Urban Air Mobility News, Seeking Alpha, ANI News Agency, Economic Times, India Defense News and 3 more
2026-08-25T23:50:20.931251-07:00