Aerospace / Defense News and Press Releases

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Astronomers pin down the origins of a planetary odd couple: 5/6/2026 2:42:59 PM; Across the Milky Way galaxy, a planetary odd couple is circling a star some 190 light years from Earth. A normally “lonely” hot Jupiter is sharing space with a mini-Neptune, in a rare and unlikely pairing that’s had astronomers puzzled since the system’s discovery in 2020.
Apple Manufacturing Academy brings together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers to accelerate AI use in American supply chains: 5/5/2026 6:50:40 PM; The Apple Manufacturing Academy hosted hundreds of manufacturers at its inaugural Spring Forum in East Lansing, Michigan. The academy’s largest event to date brought together U.S.
Ahuachapán and Its Restive Neighbors: 5/5/2026 11:08:39 AM; Volcanic activity takes on many forms in western El Salvador. The land near the city of Ahuachapán is pockmarked with craters and covered with recent lava flows.
Open Innovation in the space sector: Leonardo and Telespazio honour the winners of the seven edition of #T-Tec: 5/5/2026 10:34:53 AM; • The main awards went to the Department of Applied Science and Technology (DISAT) of the Politecnico di Torino and to the Escuela Politécnica Superior of the Universidad Nebrija in Madrid.
Thales Builds Trust in Tech with Singapore Startups: 5/5/2026 10:23:44 AM; • Two Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB) and Enterprise Singapore (EnterpriseSG) will strengthen Thales’ engagement with the startup ecosystem in Singapore.
Northrop Grumman Advances Improved Threat Detection System for US Army: 5/5/2026 9:45:52 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman secured a U.S. Army contract to advance the Improved Threat Detections System (ITDS), featuring the ATHENA sensor that enhances 360-degree threat detection and rapid identification of emerging aerial threats to improve aircraft survivability.
Nokia Federal Solutions, Lockheed Martin introduce mission-critical 5G solution for U.S. Department of War open suite of standards: 5/5/2026 9:26:15 AM; Nokia Federal Solutions and Lockheed Martin today announced the launch of a new modular, open‑architecture 5G solution built for the U.S. and allied defense forces.
GMV to lead planning for the ESA’s new Copernicus missions: 5/4/2026 12:36:02 PM; The European Space Agency (ESA) has entrusted multinational technology company GMV with the operational development of mission planning functions for the expansion missions of the Copernicus program, Europe’s main Earth observation system.
The Department of War Announces Agreement with Oracle to Deploy AI Capabilities on Classified Cloud Networks: 5/4/2026 3:30:32 AM; The Department of War has entered into an agreement with Oracle to deploy Oracle’s advanced AI capabilities on the Department’s classified networks for lawful use.
Silvus Technologies Introduces the FASST™ 6000 Spectrum Sensor Delivering Powerful RF Spectrum Intelligence and Geolocation to the Tactical Edge: 5/1/2026 11:36:19 AM; Silvus Technologies (Silvus), a Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) company and a global leader in advanced tactical wireless communications, announced the launch of the FASST™ 6000 Spectrum Sensor.
Sesame Solar Expands Reseller Network with Curtis Stout Partnership, Accelerating Reach Across Commercial and Defense Markets: 4/30/2026 9:00:00 AM; Sesame Solar, the mobile, off-grid power solution for defense and commercial partners, today announced a new reseller agreement with Curtis Stout, a leading manufacturer’s representative and provider of power generation and energy resilience solutions, delivering turnkey electrical systems to commercial, industrial, utility, and military customers across the USA.
Northrop Grumman Releases First Quarter 2026 Financial Results: 4/22/2026 11:24:53 AM; Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) has released its first quarter 2026 financial results. A copy of the earnings release has been furnished in the company’s Form 8-K filing and is also available on the company’s investor relations website at http://investor.northropgrumman.com.
Motorola Solutions Redefines Crime Center Operations, Centering Workflows Around Measurable “Missions”: 4/21/2026 6:11:15 PM; Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) today announced a fundamental evolution of its CommandCentral Aware platform, establishing a new standard for real-time crime center operations.
NASA, Organ Sharing Network UNOS to Study Faster Organ Transport: 4/21/2026 3:14:12 PM; Every second counts in the life-saving world of medical transplants. To help address that urgency, NASA’s Langley Research Center in Hampton, Virginia, is teaming up with the United Network for Organ Sharing (UNOS) to explore faster, more reliable ways to transport donor organs using advanced aviation technologies.
Thales, Viasat and partners complete Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) connectivity demo: 4/21/2026 9:51:37 AM; Viasat Inc., a global leader in satellite communications, and partners Thales, Dimetor, TTP plc and the European Space Agency (ESA), have completed successful flight trials at Cranfield University using the National Flying Laboratory Centre’s Bulldog light aircraft, as part of the Iris RPAS programme.
Bombardier and Vista Sign Service Agreement Focused on Smart Parts Programs: 4/20/2026 11:17:24 AM; • Long-term services agreement of approximately US$300 million over the term of the agreement will provide Vista fleet with cost-predictability and essential peace-of-mind • Agreement centered on Bombardier’s pioneering Smart Parts cost-per-flight hour coverage for Vista’s recent order of Challenger 3500 aircraft and a large portion of its existing fleet (1) • …
Northrop Grumman Delivers Resilient Airborne Navigation System Resistant to GPS Jamming: 4/20/2026 11:14:51 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman delivered the first production unit of the EGI-M, a resilient airborne navigation system offering trusted positioning, navigation and timing (PNT) data resistant to GPS jamming, enhancing military mission effectiveness globally.
SATNUS successfully completed the fourth flight demonstration campaign under Pillar 3 of the Next Generation Weapon System/ Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) program: 4/20/2026 2:16:02 AM; During the third and fourth week of March, SATNUS successfully completed the fourth flight demonstration campaign under Pillar 3 of the Next Generation Weapon System/ Future Combat Air System (NGWS/FCAS) program at the INTA-CEDEA facilities.
Lockheed Martin Secures $105 Million U.S. Space Force Contract to Advance GPS Ground Control Modernization: 4/17/2026 11:26:36 AM; Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded a contract worth up to $105 million by the U.S. Space Force to continue modernizing and sustaining the Global Positioning System (GPS) ground control network.
Unmatched Long-Range Strike Capability: 4/17/2026 10:54:42 AM; Summary The Northrop Grumman B-21 Raider aircraft continues to deliver outstanding performance as it moves to more advanced stages of flight test, including aerial refueling.