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Satellite   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
SpaceNews.com • Debra Werner

NRO awards Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra contracts to expand commercial SAR use

The National Reconnaissance Office awarded contracts to Capella Space, Iceye U.S. and Umbra to expand the U.S. government’s access to commercial synthetic aperture radar data. The awards reinforce the role of private satellite operators in supplying persistent, all-weather imagery for national-security missions.

2026-08-05T10:20:36.399242-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   AI   Helicopter   Defense Policy  
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navylookout.com

Royal Navy demonstrates Wildcat helicopter controlling aerial drones

By navylookout.com: The RN has successfully demonstrated a secure network allowing helicopters, drones and ground forces to operate together across more than 200 miles, marking another significant step towards its future Hybrid Navy concept.

2026-08-05T04:52:31.086888-07:00
UAV Development & Drone Programs   Military Aircraft Procurement   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Defense Policy  
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The Air Current • Carter Johnston

The U.S. Navy’s new search for ultra-long-range strike brings its Pacific strategy into focus

By The Air Current: Navy has asked defense contractors to develop a new uncrewed aircraft with a focus on long-range strike capability, signaling its vision for future carrier air wings and the fleet’s broader strategy as the service races to adapt to the growing threat of long-range counter-air weapons in the Indo-Pacific.

2026-08-04T14:44:29.086131-07:00
Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons   Defense Budgets & Spending   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
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Breaking Defense • Valerie Insinna

Defense execs feel good about Pentagon spending despite uncertainty on FY27 budget

By Breaking Defense: “I know there's lots of discussions on budget amounts and mechanics, but what I can tell you, as we engage with Congress, is there's a bipartisan support for increased munitions," RTX CEO Chris Calio said during a July earnings call.

2026-08-04T12:44:28.912057-07:00
Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Defense Deals   Embraer  
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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow

Colombia buys 2 KC-390s from Embraer in $336 million deal

By Breaking Defense: The Colombian Aerospace Force said the first aircraft is expected for delivery in 2029, and that a second will follow in 2030.

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2026-08-04T10:31:43.614320-07:00
Supply Chain   North America   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Reuters • Divya Rajagopal, Ernest Scheyder

EXCLUSIVE: Lockheed seeks U.S. mineral supplies after Trump supply-chain push, sources say

By Reuters: Lockheed Martin is in talks to buy supplies of two critical minerals from U.S. ​mines, two sources familiar with the discussions said, as President Donald Trump pressures defense contractors to cut reliance on China.

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2026-08-04T10:15:59.261711-07:00