Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
Ars Technica • Stephen Clark

Planet Labs to withhold Gulf imagery for 96 hours after Iranian drone strikes

Planet Labs will impose a 96‑hour delay on public release of recent high‑resolution satellite imagery covering Gulf states hit in the Iranian drone strikes, citing a risk that "adversarial actors" could use near‑real‑time images for battle‑damage assessment. The firm's clients include news agencies, researchers and commercial users.

Also: al-monitor.com and spacewar.com
2026-03-06T15:40:00.851912-08:00
Helicopter   Airports   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Asia-Pacific (APAC)  
Vertical Mag

Fatal Incident at Kadena Air Base Underscores Helicopter Rotor-Wash Hazard

By Vertical Mag: | To ensure delivery of future emails, add [email protected] to your contacts. | |---| | | ![]() | Latest Issue Read Now | ![]() | | | ![]() | | Fatal incident in Japan underscores hazard of helicopter rotor wash A tragedy at Kadena Air Base last year starkly illustrates the risks posed by helicopter rotor wash, an underappreciated hazard that is starting to receive more attention.

2026-03-06T17:02:50.675077-08:00
Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Policy  
CNBC • Dan Mangan

Trump says CEOs of major defense contractors agreed to quadruple production of 'Exquisite Class' weaponry

By CNBC: President Trump said he met with CEOs of BAE Systems, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, RTX Corp., Boeing, Honeywell Aerospace and L3Harris Missile Solutions.

Also: Aviation Week and stocktwits.com
2026-03-06T13:14:13.611070-08:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Stars and Stripes • Gary Warner

US Air Force Conducts Minuteman III ICBM Test Flight to Assess Accuracy and Reliability

By Stars and Stripes: The Air Force said the long-range flight allows engineers and weapons systems analysts to collect data on the missile’s accuracy and reliability.

2026-03-05T14:12:11.230714-08:00
Satellite   AI   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
Associated Press

Satellite imagery and US-Israeli analysis indicate deadly strike on Iranian school likely a US airstrike

By Associated Press: Satellite images and videos of an Iranian girls school damaged by large explosions at the start of a U.S.

Also: Military.com, Sky News, The Independent and aa.com.tr
2026-03-06T11:20:36.512110-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Switzerland trims F‑35A order to 30 jets amid cost increases, requests CHF 394m extra credit

By Reuters: Switzerland now expects to purchase around 30 Lockheed Martin F-35A Lightning II fighter jets, six fewer than initially projected, because of cost increases in the order, the government said on Friday.

Also: DefenseNews.com, Aviation Week, defence-industry.eu, spacewar.com, defence-blog.com and spacewar.com
2026-03-06T06:54:51.375903-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   ATC   North America   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Defense Policy  
Reuters

Pentagon, FAA to conduct testing on high-energy anti-drone laser system in New Mexico

By Reuters: The Pentagon said on Friday it will conduct testing with the Federal Aviation Administration this weekend in New Mexico of high-energy laser used to address threatening drones.

2026-03-06T11:39:28.229154-08:00
AI   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Aviation Week • Steve Trimble

Merlin Labs Completes Preliminary Design Review for C-130J Autonomy Software

By Aviation Week: Merlin Labs announced the completion of a preliminary design review for an autonomy software package for the Lockheed Martin C-130J Hercules on March 5.

Also: Aviation Week and aeromorning.com
2026-03-05T16:32:47.324228-08:00