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Airbus agrees to acquire French cyber-security firm Quarkslab, bolstering “sovereign” defenses for Airbus Defence and Space

Airbus has signed an agreement to acquire Quarkslab, a French cyber-security company, to strengthen “trusted” sovereign cyber support for French authorities. The plan adds Quarkslab capabilities in reverse engineering and AI protection into Airbus Defence and Space, expanding Airbus’s European security footprint after Infodas (Germany) and planned Ultra Cyber (U.K.).

Wall Street Journal • Adam Whittaker

Airbus to Buy French Cybersecurity Company Quarkslab

2026-04-21T01:17:30.764086-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Northrop to invest $2.5B to hasten B-21 production

By Breaking Defense: The company plans to spend $200 million in 2026 to accelerate B-21 production, Northrop CEO Kathy Warden said.

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2026-04-21T09:26:50.430022-07:00
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Reuters • Mike Stone

Navy arming warships with Patriot missiles to counter China's hypersonic threat

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin has been awarded a contract to integrate the Patriot missile, an Army missile interceptor, ​into the U.S. Navy's Aegis combat system, a milestone the ‌company said on Tuesday marks the first time the weapon will be fielded at sea.

2026-04-21T11:07:06.890402-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Boeing  
The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Northrop Defends Ability To Build F/A-XX 6th Gen Naval Fighters If Selected

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2026-04-21T09:40:31.841545-07:00
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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Embraer KC-390 demonstrator completes 70-day world tour, after visits to 11 nations

By FlightGlobal: Embraer has completed a 70-day global demonstration tour with its KC-390 transport, with the activity totalling 54 flights and covering a distance of 47,000nm (86,900km).

2026-04-21T08:52:08.886632-07:00
Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Industry Leader Profiles & Interviews   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Kiel Porter

RTX Raises Outlook on Strong Demand for Munitions, Air Travel

By Bloomberg: RTX Corp. raised its profit and sales forecasts for the year, highlighting how growing demand for military hardware is giving a boost to the aerospace and defense manufacturer.

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2026-04-21T07:20:22.024424-07:00