FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
The U.S. Navy held a sundown ceremony for the C-2A Greyhound, concluding more than six decades of carrier resupply service by the turboprop aircraft. The retirement closes a long-running chapter in the Navy’s carrier logistics operations.
The War Zone
• Howard Altman, Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: The stealthy autonomous drone's manufacturer, Kratos, said it went down upon takeoff while in a "test configuration.".
The War Zone
• Joseph Trevithick
By The War Zone: The P-8A and MQ-4Cs were designed to work in concert, but direct in-flight control of Tritons will open new tactical possibilities and greatly extend the Poseidon's reach.
navylookout.com
By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.
Breaking Defense
• Michael Marrow
By Breaking Defense: In what was a scheduled change-of-command, Lt. Gen. Daniel Lasica will now lead US Air Forces Central at a consequential time for American forces in the Middle East.
Breaking Defense
• Carley Welch
By Breaking Defense: The interceptor, dubbed the Next Generation C-sUAS Missile, must be compatible with Raytheon's Coyote launcher, per the RFI.
SpaceNews.com
• Debra Werner
By SpaceNews.com: SAN FRANCISCO – The National Reconnaissance Office has awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s use of commercial synthetic aperture radar (SAR).
The Daily Debrief
One concise daily briefing across aviation, defense and space—key developments, corroborating sources, and the context leaders need to act.
Breaking Defense
• Valerie Insinna
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
FlightGlobal
• Craig Hoyle
AeroTime
• Clement Charpentreau
