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Space Force expands mission-aligned acquisition; names six Portfolio Acquisition Executives

The U.S. Space Force has named four new Portfolio Acquisition Executives and assigned five additional mission areas under a mission-aligned acquisition model, bringing the total PAEs to six. The restructuring is designed to compress procurement timelines and accelerate delivery of space capabilities to operators.

2026-03-17T09:40:49.655859-07:00
Aircraft Carrier   Supply Chain   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
The War Zone • Howard Altman

US Navy Scrambles Carrier Schedules After Fire, Repeated Life Extensions and Delivery Delays

By The War Zone: One carrier was already tired before it had a fire, another saw its service life extended for the second time, while the delivery of a third is delayed.

Also: aa.com.tr, South China Morning Post and spacewar.com
2026-03-17T16:58:24.487044-07:00
Satellite   Supply Chain   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Space Defense & Militarization  
Via Satellite • Rachel Jewett

Lite Coms Executives Talk Multi-Orbit Innovation and the Future of Tactical VSAT

By Via Satellite: Lite Coms U.S. Army Sales Manager Gabrielle D'Amico and Vice President of Operations and Programs Andrew Colaruotolo talk to the company’s multi-orbit, multi-band tech roadmap and recent investments in production.

2026-03-17T16:58:29.082372-07:00
China   Supply Chain   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

China expands military aircraft production, targets 300–400 fighters annually

By FlightGlobal: Commercial satellite imagery shows that China's state-owned aviation company has dramatically expanded manufacturing facilities for military aircraft, including the fifth-generation J-20 fighter, with total fighter production capacity set to reach 300-400 units annually.

2026-03-17T14:53:54.217969-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Satellite   Space Defense & Militarization   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Deals   Defense Policy  
Reuters

WSJ: Russia Providing Iran Satellite Imagery and Advanced Drone Technology to Improve Targeting of U.S. Forces

By Reuters: Russia has been expanding its intelligence sharing and military cooperation with Iran, providing satellite imagery and improved drone technology to aid Tehran’s targeting of U.S.

Also: Wall Street Journal and aa.com.tr
2026-03-17T13:32:20.547465-07:00
Satellite   Space Force   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation   Space Policy & International Cooperation   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Pentagon’s ‘Golden Dome’ Space Layer Cost Soars to $185B — Major Budget and Program Risks

By SpaceNews.com: Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer Golden Dome cost estimate rises to $185 billion as Pentagon expands space layer.

Also: Air & Space Forces Mag, Aviation Week and Seeking Alpha
2026-03-17T11:47:23.494561-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Baykar demonstrates AI-enabled K2 'kamikaze' drone swarm in multi-aircraft flight tests

By FlightGlobal: Turkish uncrewed aerial vehicle developer Baykar Technology has unveiled what it describes as the "largest 'kamikaze' platform in its class", after performing a two-day campaign of multi-aircraft flight tests.

2026-03-17T10:38:24.251826-07:00
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Reuters

Honeywell and Howmet say they can expand capacity to meet surge in defense and commercial aerospace demand

By Reuters: Executives from Honeywell Aerospace and Howmet Aerospace said on Tuesday they could grow capacity to meet strong commercial demand for plane parts and munitions as the defense sector ramps up due to geopolitical strife.

2026-03-17T09:26:14.569865-07:00