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The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

B-21 Raider demonstrates first weapon release as Air Force targets operational status next year

The U.S. Air Force and Northrop Grumman say the B-21 Raider has released a conventional weapon during a test flight from Edwards Air Force Base, advancing the stealth bomber into weapons testing. The milestone comes as the Air Force continues to aim for the aircraft to become operational next year.

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B-21 Raider Advances into Weapons Testing

Also: Aviation Week, UK Defence Journal and defence-industry.eu
2026-11-13T09:28:27.783499-08:00
Space Force   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Space Force picks three firms to develop cloud software to control electronic jammer fleet

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2026-11-13T08:35:57.684574-08:00
Satellite   Commercial Space  
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SpaceNews.com • Courtney Albon

Hawkeye 360 to expand commercial business in 2027

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — Signals intelligence firm Hawkeye 360 plans to expand its commercial offerings in the coming year as part of a broader push to diversify its customer base to include more private sector and international clients, CEO John Serafini told investors during a Nov.

2026-11-13T09:45:41.770441-08:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Cybersecurity (Cyber Threats & Protection)  
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Reuters

Quantum Systems says grounded German military drones flying again after cyberattack

By Reuters: German defence technology group Quantum Systems said drones in service with the German ​military were flying again after they were ‌grounded as a precaution following a cyberattack last month.

Also: AeroTime and CNA
2026-11-13T02:05:29.942295-08:00
aviation   Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Airbus  
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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Airbus Helicopters kicks off final assembly of third H160M prototype

By FlightGlobal: Latest example of medium-twin supports development of combined naval and air force variant. Airbus Helicopters has begun final assembly of the third of three H160M Guepard prototypes at its Marigane site in southern France.

2026-11-13T02:19:21.596818-08:00