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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Anduril forms SBI interceptor team for Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile defense

Anduril says it has partnered with commercial space companies and the Sandia National Laboratories on space-based missile interceptors for the Golden Dome program. The company is one of 12 primes working on the space-based interceptor (SBI) layer, positioning its team to contribute to intercept and related architecture delivery.

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2026-05-05T06:55:52.217590-07:00

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Air Warfare SMR

By DefenseNews.com: From prototypes to production: US Air Force seeks nearly $1B for initial CCA procurement.

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SpaceNews.com • Jason Rainbow

Extending space-enabled intelligence below the ocean surface

By SpaceNews.com: Rising pressure to secure strategic waters is driving demand for more persistent monitoring of subsea activity, creating opportunities for satellite-connected autonomous vessels that can watch areas beyond the reach of space-based sensors.

2026-05-05T07:58:06.602538-07:00

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AINonline • Charles Alcock

Aeronautics Doubles UAS Production Capacity as Drone Use Cases Grow

By AINonline: Orbiter, Dominator, Aerostar, and Octoper drones can be adapted for new uses.

2026-05-05T08:09:28.570433-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Oliver Johnson

Sikorsky provides update on Black Hawk ITEP flight tests

By Vertical Mag: U.S. Army and industry test pilots have now flown almost 30 hours with next-generation GE T901 engines in the UH-60M Black Hawk.

2026-05-05T05:54:49.744687-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Amber Corrin

Resilience vs. intelligence: DoD's Space Dilemma

By DefenseNews.com: The US government is relying more than ever on critical intelligence collected from satellites deployed in space.

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DefenseNews.com • Andrew Chuter

MBDA to Develop Missile for UK F-35s

By DefenseNews.com: MBDA has secured a deal with the British Ministry of Defence to develop a medium range strike weapon to arm its upcoming fleet of F-35 jets.

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Sweden 'In Talks' With Botswana Over Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

By DefenseNews.com: Sweden’s state-funded military materials procurement agency is denying that a deal has been struck to sell 12 Saab JAS Gripen C/D multirole fighters to Botswana.

2026-05-05T04:24:10.914917-07:00

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Anduril forms SBI interceptor team for Trump’s Golden Dome space-based missile defense

Air Warfare SMR

Extending space-enabled intelligence below the ocean surface

Aeronautics Doubles UAS Production Capacity as Drone Use Cases Grow

Sikorsky provides update on Black Hawk ITEP flight tests

Resilience vs. intelligence: DoD's Space Dilemma

MBDA to Develop Missile for UK F-35s

Sweden 'In Talks' With Botswana Over Gripen C/D Fighter Jets

Aeronautics Doubles UAS Production Capacity as Drone Use Cases Grow

Extending space-enabled intelligence below the ocean surface

Anduril teams with commercial space firms, Sandia lab on Golden Dome interceptor program

Air Warfare SMR

Sikorsky provides update on Black Hawk ITEP flight tests

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