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North America   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)   NASA  
Reuters • A.J. Vicens, Raphael Satter

U.S. says Chinese hackers breached Justice Department, NASA, Federal Reserve and Senate

The U.S. said it disrupted a Chinese hacking operation that penetrated the Justice Department, NASA, the Federal Reserve, the Senate and other sensitive government agencies. The disclosure highlights the breadth of the campaign across institutions tied to national security, science, finance and government operations.

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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).

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2026-08-25T23:50:20.931251-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
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Bloomberg • Jen Judson, Roxana Tiron

Northrop CEO Expects ‘Decent Share’ of Golden Dome Contracts

By Bloomberg: Northrop Grumman Corp. Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden said the Trump administration’s Golden Dome space defense system was becoming “very tangible” for defense contractors and that her company will end up with a “decent share” of a program that may eventually cost more than $1 trillion.

2026-08-25T13:06:01.370155-07:00