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Satellite   Israel   M&A   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Commercial Space   Space Defense & Militarization  
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ir.kratosdefense.com

Kratos to Acquire Israel-Based Orbit Technologies Ltd for $356.3 Million

By ir.kratosdefense.com: SAN DIEGO , Nov. 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. , a technology company in defense, national security, and global markets, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire 100 percent of the ordinary shares of Orbit Technologies Ltd.

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2025-11-04T13:13:11.388042-08:00
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Breaking Defense • Theresa Hitchens

US slams 'discriminatory' draft EU space law as imperiling NATO cooperation

By Breaking Defense: The State Department's damning critique argues that, if enacted, the draft law would imperil cooperation on "space weather, remote sensing, space exploration, spaceflight safety, space debris mitigation and remediation, [and] communications.".

2025-11-05T11:57:44.030603-08:00
Supply Chain   Europe   North America   Military Aircraft Procurement   Orders   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact  
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FlightGlobal • Ryan Finnerty

Saab explores Canadian Gripen production as Ottawa reconsiders F-35A and Ukraine eyes 150-aircraft order

By FlightGlobal: Swedish airframer Saab is exploring Canadian production options for its Gripen E/F fighter as Ottawa considers alternatives to its F-35 commitment and Ukraine expresses interest in a potential 150-aircraft order, driving need for extra capacity.

2025-11-05T11:31:57.105795-08:00
Defense Industry & Major Contractors   Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact   Export Controls & Trade Compliance  
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Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

BAE, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics and Thales propose AN/BYG‑1‑based tri‑national combat system for AUKUS SSNs

By Breaking Defense: BAE Systems, Raytheon Australia, General Dynamics Mission Systems and Thales said they would work collaboratively to design a tri-national command system as a "shared solution for Australia and the UK which builds on General Dynamics' existing AN/BYG-1 system" used by the US.

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2025-11-05T09:10:06.134186-08:00
Europe   Military Aircraft Procurement   Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs)   Defense Industry & Major Contractors  
Reuters • Sergio Goncalves

Portugal seeks open competition between U.S. F‑35 and European fighters to replace F‑16s

By Reuters: Portugal wants to foster competition between makers of U.S.-made F-35s and European advanced fighter jets in the replacement of its ageing fleet of F-16s in order to maximise benefits, Defence Minister Nuno Melo said on Wednesday.

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