Space Force   Defense Budgets & Spending   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Trump FY2027 defense budget proposal would more than double US military space funding

The Trump administration’s proposed FY2027 defense budget would more than double funding for U.S. military space, signaling a major ramp in government demand and industrial investment after a multi-decade lull. The move also sets up immediate Beltway friction over priorities, oversight, and program execution.

2026-05-07T08:33:13.245572-07:00
Middle East   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
AeroTime • Ian Molyneaux

Qatar-gifted Air Force One to arrive ahead of Fourth of July

By AeroTime: A Boeing 747-8i gifted to the United States by Qatar is expected to make its grand entrance as Air Force One before the US’ historic 250-year anniversary.

2026-05-07T05:29:16.933424-07:00
Helicopter   Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Deals  
Aviation Week • Chen Chuanren

U.S. OKs Philippines For Bell 505 Helicopter Training Package

By Aviation Week: The U.S. State Department has approved the Philippines’ request for a Bell 505 Jet Ranger X training package, valued at approximately $150 million.

Also: Aviation Week and 4 more
2026-05-06T11:00:30.678477-07:00
Event   Space Force   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGl Opinion: The Kill Chain Comes Home: What Leonardo DRS's Breakfast Briefing Tells Us About the Direction of American Homeland Defense

By SpaceWatch Global: At Space Symposium 2026, US Space Command outlines automated kill chains, shifting decision authority, and a homeland-focused doctrine with global implications.

2026-05-07T04:30:25.763879-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Europe   Accident   Aviation Safety & Regulation   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Two drones crash in eastern Latvia after entering airspace from Russia

By AeroTime: Two drones entered Latvian airspace from Russia overnight on May 7 and crashed in the Latgale region, with one striking an oil storage facility in Rēzekne.

Also: The Guardian and prm.ua
2026-05-07T01:24:09.060195-07:00