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Breaking Defense • Jennifer Petersen

BAE Systems promotes APKWS laser-guided rockets for precision strikes and counter-drone defense

BAE Systems says its Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System (APKWS) guidance kit can provide cost-effective precision-strike and counter-drone capabilities across aircraft, unmanned systems and ground platforms. The pitch positions a guided-rocket solution for multiple launch platforms as militaries seek ways to address aerial threats.

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2026-10-13T13:05:09.214296-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

US Army to test SNC degraded visual environment sensor on ‘MX’ autonomous Black Hawk

By FlightGlobal: The Degraded Visual Environment Pilotage System can see through dust, fog and smoke and is already flying with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment.

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2026-10-13T14:05:07.480461-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Viasat Places Order for All.Space Hydra Max Terminals

By Via Satellite: Viasat has placed an order for multiple All.Space Hydra MAX satcom terminals which are designed to transmit multiple satellite links simultaneously. The Hydra Max terminal is now approved for operation on Viasat’s global NextGen Ka-band network, including Mil Ka-band.

Also: Satellite Evolution

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2026-10-13T12:55:11.513232-07:00

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DefenseNews.com

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

By DefenseNews.com: Kaizen co-founder Nikhil Reddy discusses modernizing Army software, simplifying defense procurement and accelerating the deployment of counter-drone technology.

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2026-10-13T13:06:35.648077-07:00

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Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

By Via Satellite: SES has selected Lyntris as the payload integrator for its work for the U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical Satellite-Global (PTS-G) program. Space.

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2026-10-13T12:55:12.065052-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses

By DefenseNews.com: Rivet's CEO envisions a world where a soldier commands an AI agent, and the AI agent commands the robots and drones.

Also: Army Times and Military Times

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2026-10-13T12:10:37.924846-07:00

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Flying Magazine • Meg Godlewski

Garmin Reaches Milestone With 1,000th G1000 King Air Retrofit

By Flying Magazine: Landmark Garmin avionics package was delivered for a U.S. Army C-12 Huron flight deck upgrade.

Also: Via Satellite

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2026-10-13T11:35:19.789464-07:00

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Vertical Mag • Sefiani Press Release

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

By Vertical Mag: Drone Forge and Arkeus partner to enhance autonomous systems with advanced hyperspectral radar technology for improved reconnaissance.

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2026-10-13T12:19:42.200784-07:00

BAE Systems promotes APKWS laser-guided rockets for precision strikes and counter-drone defense

US Army to test SNC degraded visual environment sensor on ‘MX’ autonomous Black Hawk

Viasat Places Order for All.Space Hydra Max Terminals

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

Startup wants US soldiers to command AI agents through its smart glasses

Garmin Reaches Milestone With 1,000th G1000 King Air Retrofit

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

US Army to test SNC degraded visual environment sensor on ‘MX’ autonomous Black Hawk

Precision at scale: APKWS counters the threat

Viasat Places Order for All.Space Hydra Max Terminals

Kaizen Aims to Speed Up How the Military Buys Counter-Drone Technology

SES Taps Lyntris for PTS-G Satellite Payload

Drone Forge and Arkeus announce Warden hyperspectral optical radar partnership

Robinson Unmanned to deliver Blue UAS Cleared Spirit UAS to Nepali Army under Ascent Aerosystems FMS contract

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Kongsberg to build new plant in Poland for counter-drone systems

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Army finds systemic failures behind fatal UH-60L–airliner collision near Washington

Ukraine tests interceptor drones as Russia deploys fast, jet-powered attack drones over Kyiv

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