Payload
• Jacqueline Feldscher
On July 8, the U.S. Space Force added two new companies to its launch acquisition program, bringing the National Security Space Launch (NSSL) stable of launchers to seven companies. The update further diversifies competitive sources for military space launches under the NSSL framework.
Reuters
By Reuters: German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius on Tuesday urged timetable and budget discipline for a planned military satellite project valued at 10 billion euros ($11.45 billion), saying delays were unacceptable given current threats to security.
FlightGlobal
• Ryan Finnerty
By FlightGlobal: The BAE-produced Eagle Passive Active Warning Survivability System is meant to help the non-stealth F-15 survive against modern air defences.
GE Aerospace
By GE Aerospace: Lynn, Massachusetts – GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced today that Leonardo has selected the CT7-2E1 engine to power 23 AW149 helicopters for the UK Ministry of Defence’s New Medium Helicopter (NMH) Program.
SpaceNews.com
By SpaceNews.com: Antaris™ today announced a strategic reorganization establishing Aeonyx ™, a mission virtualization company focused on helping defense organizations evaluate architectures, validate operational concepts, improve operational performance and flexibility, and understand mission outcomes before real-world deployment.
FlightGlobal
• Dominic Perry
By FlightGlobal: French president details agreement for initial batch of 16 combat jets alongside licensed production of advanced weapons.
AINonline
• David Donald
By AINonline: NATO newcomer rearms against resurgent Russia.
FlightGlobal
• Shield AI
By FlightGlobal: As current conflicts prove, the nature of aerial warfare is transforming almost faster than technology and capabilities can advance.
DefenseNews.com
• Rudy Ruitenberg
FlightGlobal
• Murdo Morrison
