Via SatelliteRachel Jewett

IonQ names Katie Arrington as chief information officer

IonQ has hired Katie Arrington as its new chief information officer, a high-profile appointment for the quantum company. The hire adds a named senior executive to IonQ’s leadership ranks and will see Arrington take responsibility for the firm’s information and technology functions.

2026-01-14T12:51:30.465240-08:00
AeroTimeClement Charpentreau

French Army: Combat in Ukraine validates helicopters’ role and accelerates manned–unmanned teaming

By AeroTime: French Army leaders say combat in Ukraine confirms helicopters are essential for air assault/counter-drone missions, while manned-unmanned teaming accelerates.

2026-01-14T07:46:01.605160-08:00
Lockheed Martin

Lockheed Martin Completes First Flight Test of Next‑Generation Short‑Range Interceptor (NGSRI)

By Lockheed Martin: WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M,. Jan. 13, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed the first of a series of flight tests to demonstrate its Next-Generation Short-Range...

2026-01-13T10:58:03.260699-08:00
thalesgroup.com

Thales' TopOwl DD helmet boosts NH90 pilot situational awareness for low-visibility missions

By thalesgroup.com: The TopOwl offers unmatched capabilities for piloting in low-visibility conditions, ensuring safety and mission success through augmented reality. This is achieved by synthesizing terrain vision with data from mission and flight sensors and cameras as well as light intensifier tubes that will also be improved by as part of this contract.

2026-01-13T23:33:34.744448-08:00
Shephard MediaLucy Powell

Project Nightfall to test fire deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine by 2027

By Shephard Media: The UK competition for industry to develop deep-strike capabilities for Ukraine in its war effort against Russia will also provide benefits for the country’s own long-range strike efforts.

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2026-01-13T05:52:10.183590-08:00
Air Data NewsRicardo Meier

China unveils upgraded J-20A and twin-seat J-20S stealth fighters on 15th anniversary of first flight

By Air Data News: Chinese official media have disclosed new details on upgraded variants of the J-20 stealth fighter, designated J-20A and J-20S, marking 15 years since the.

2026-01-14T00:36:33.372381-08:00