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Satellite Space Force Commercial Space Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

GAO: Space Force spent nearly $124 million on commercial space data in under three years

A new Government Accountability Office audit details the U.S. Space Force’s expanding use of privately collected space data and analytics, including nearly $124 million in purchases through its commercial data marketplace over less than three years. The findings highlight growing government demand for commercial space-derived intelligence.

Also: Defense One

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2026-08-27T12:36:16.979251-07:00

Satellite Space Defense & Militarization

Via Satellite • Jeffrey Hill

Lite Coms Adds SES MEO Compatibility, Comtech WGS-Certified Modem to Lite Sat 1.3A Terminal

By Via Satellite: satcom terminal manufacturer Lite Coms is now selling its Lite Sat 1.3A terminal in a validated remote-terminal configuration for SES O3b mPOWER Sovereign Services and Hybrid Sovereign Gateway architectures.

Also: Satellite Evolution and spaceanddefense.io

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2026-08-27T13:35:40.828954-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Boeing Boeing 737

FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

By FlightGlobal: RAF chief says the UK’s 737-based airborne early warning jet will soon enter service. Boeing has rolled out the UK Royal Air Force's second E-7A Wedgetail surveillance aircraft in its final paint scheme.

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2026-08-27T11:35:06.018393-07:00

Europe Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Policy

The War Zone • Thomas Newdick

What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles

By The War Zone: Meteor set the benchmark for Europe’s beyond-visual-range air combat, but the game is changing fast. Meteor set the benchmark for Europe’s beyond-visual-range air combat, but the game is changing fast.

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2026-08-27T11:13:38.416993-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

By SpaceNews.com: BETHESDA, Md. — The Pentagon is testing technologies outside established military programs in Golden Dome live-fire exercises, evaluating new software and sensor-to-shooter connections for the planned U.S.

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2026-08-27T09:40:40.507162-07:00

Event AI

Vertical Mag • Embention Press Release

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

By Vertical Mag: Explore the innovative iMEDCAP system showcased in a live pilot for autonomous medical evacuation at NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026.

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2026-08-27T09:36:09.337273-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

By The War Zone: Lockheed and Raytheon are developing competing Stinger replacements now, but the Army wants to put additional designs to the test next year.

1 Source

2026-08-27T10:13:21.684090-07:00

Helicopter Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Defense Industry & Major Contractors

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

By FlightGlobal: California helicopter manufacturer plans first deliveries to M1 Support Services next spring. Robinson Helicopter will deliver at least 150 R66 light-singles to M1 Support Services as part of its forthcoming training contract with the US Army, although that figure could rise to as many as 200 units, the airframer says.

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2026-08-27T09:50:14.201443-07:00

GAO: Space Force spent nearly $124 million on commercial space data in under three years

Lite Coms Adds SES MEO Compatibility, Comtech WGS-Certified Modem to Lite Sat 1.3A Terminal

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles

Golden Dome experiments with new technology, acquisition models

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Robinson to Deliver Up to 200 R66 Helicopters for U.S. Army Training Contract

Lite Coms Adds SES MEO Compatibility, Comtech WGS-Certified Modem to Lite Sat 1.3A Terminal

GAO details Space Force’s growing purchases of commercial space data

Boeing rolls out second RAF Wedgetail in full livery

What Europe Needs Next In Beyond-Visual-Range Air-To-Air Missiles

iMEDCAP completes autonomous medical evacuation demonstration supported by NATO’s Vigorous Warrior 2026 Exercise

Army Widens Stinger Surface-To-Air Missile Replacement Search

Air Force seeks more portable C2, comms approach after studying Epic Fury

Saab Details Plans For Sweden's Future Fighter Technology Demonstrators

As Anger Grows Over Trump Tariffs, Some in Canada Want Out of U.S. F-35 Deal

Russia receives third Su-35S fighter jet batch of 2026

US Air Force C-17 lands in Moscow carrying CIA Director John Ratcliffe for undisclosed talks

Pentagon awards Boeing up to $131.23 billion to produce, upgrade and sustain F-15s

HAL and Safran launch Aravalli turboshaft engine for India’s 13-ton military helicopters

U.S. Navy reveals 287-mile AIM-424 Malice as B-2 anti-ship strike and autonomous-boat trials expand maritime weapons focus

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