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defence-industry.eu • Lukasz Prus

Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-class frigates under Sea3000

Raytheon, part of RTX, has been selected to provide SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s future Mogami-class frigates through the Sea3000 General Purpose Frigate program. The award covers SeaRAM for three Australian ships being built in Japan.

Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

Raytheon awarded SeaRAM contract for Australian frigates

2026-05-11T07:37:46.578395-07:00

Satellite AI Space Defense & Militarization

Payload • Douglas Gorman

SOCOM Taps SkyFi to Build Tactical EO Imagery Tools

By Payload: SkyFi will develop an early prototype of a new sovereign intelligence platform, aimed at giving troops quicker and easier access to geospatial imagery.

Also: SpaceNews.com and tectonicdefense.com

2026-05-11T07:58:45.545647-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Deals

edrmagazine.eu • Jules Roukoz

EDGE, Baykar Sign Contract to Arm AKINCI with AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munitions

By edrmagazine.eu: Istanbul, Turkiye: 8 May 2026 – EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, and Baykar, an international leader in unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) and artificial intelligence technology, have signed two agreements at SAHA 2026 that together mark a significant deepening of their strategic.

FlightGlobal

Al Tariq munitions to be integrated on Akinci UAV

2026-05-11T03:56:52.181837-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

India tests new low-cost glide bomb capability

By FlightGlobal: New Delhi continues focus on developing local defence capabilities. India has conducted the first test flight of the locally developed Tactical Advanced Range Augmentation (TARA) weapon.

2026-05-11T05:27:34.955473-07:00

Viasat Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceNews.com • Sandra Erwin

Viasat wins $307 million Marine Corps satellite communications contract

By SpaceNews.com: WASHINGTON — The Space Systems Command’s commercial space office awarded Viasat a $307 million contract to provide satellite communications services for the U.S.

2026-05-09T10:03:29.555594-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs AI Defense Industry & Major Contractors Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Drone Swarms Packed Into Unassuming Containers Sought By DARPA

By The War Zone: Remotely triggered containerized drone swarms, potentially behind enemy lines, create a hard-to-defend-against threat from pretty much everywhere.

2026-05-09T13:14:03.728301-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

By DefenseNews.com: Enlisted Marines with Hornet specialties will be offered retraining, reassignment or career dead ends.

aviationnews.eu

US Marine Corps to Retire F/A-18 Hornet Roles as Full F-35 Transition Accelerates

defcrosnews.com

Marines Transitioning from F/A-18 Maintenance Jobs

Also: Stars and Stripes, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times

2026-05-08T12:57:43.506406-07:00

MRO BizAv Orders

FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

French navy receives first of three leased PC-24s

By FlightGlobal: French arm of General Dynamics-owned Jet Aviation has acquired the aircraft and will be responsible for their maintenance.

AINonline

French Navy Takes Delivery of First of Three PC-24s

Corporate Jet Investor

French Navy receives first of three PC-24s from Jet Aviation

2026-05-08T12:49:53.890537-07:00

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Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM ship self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-class frigates under Sea3000

Raytheon awarded SeaRAM contract for Australian frigates

SOCOM Taps SkyFi to Build Tactical EO Imagery Tools

EDGE, Baykar Sign Contract to Arm AKINCI with AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munitions

Al Tariq munitions to be integrated on Akinci UAV

India tests new low-cost glide bomb capability

Viasat wins $307 million Marine Corps satellite communications contract

Drone Swarms Packed Into Unassuming Containers Sought By DARPA

Marines to phase out F/A-18 maintenance jobs as Hornet era ends

US Marine Corps to Retire F/A-18 Hornet Roles as Full F-35 Transition Accelerates

Marines Transitioning from F/A-18 Maintenance Jobs

French navy receives first of three leased PC-24s

French Navy Takes Delivery of First of Three PC-24s

French Navy receives first of three PC-24s from Jet Aviation

Raytheon selected to supply SeaRAM self-defense systems for Australia’s Mogami-cass frigates

SOCOM Taps SkyFi to Build Tactical EO Imagery Tools

EDGE, Baykar Sign Contract to Arm AKINCI with AL TARIQ Precision-Guided Munitions

India tests new low-cost glide bomb capability

Drone Swarms Packed Into Unassuming Containers Sought By DARPA

Viasat wins $307 million Marine Corps satellite communications contract

Turkish air force contracts its first batch of indigenous KAAN jets

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U.S. Marine Corps to phase out F/A-18 Hornet and eliminate Hornet-related maintenance jobs by 2030

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French Navy takes first of three leased Pilatus PC-24s; Jet Aviation France to maintain fleet

Turkish Air Force contracts first batch of indigenous TAI KAAN Block 10 jets

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