Aerospace / Defense News and Press Releases

Aerospace / Defense

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Thales strengthens Royal Netherlands Army readiness with Bushmaster, a combat proven protected vehicle: 6/5/2026 9:38:52 AM; • Thales will fast-track the delivery of Bushmaster Protected Mobility Vehicles to the Netherlands Armed Forces as part of an urgent operational request.
Northrop Grumman Ships Final Artemis III Booster Segments, Igniting Humanity’s Next Great Leap in Space: 6/4/2026 9:48:00 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman shipped the remaining solid rocket booster segments for NASA’s Artemis III mission, showcasing its advanced propulsion technology and industry-leading large solid rocket motor manufacturing capabilities critical to supporting America’s return to the Moon.
DJI Releases Findings of the Most Comprehensive Independent Security Assessment of Its Drone Systems to Date: 6/4/2026 3:49:17 AM; DJI, the world’s leading drone manufacturer, released the findings of an independent security assessment conducted by OnDefend, a U.S.-based cybersecurity firm trusted by national security stakeholders and enterprise leaders.
Lockheed Martin Advances PrSM Inc-4 Offering Toward Flight Testing: 6/3/2026 10:33:12 AM; Lockheed Martin [NYSE: LMT], L3Harris [NYSE: LHX] and the U.S. Army successfully completed a pivotal advanced propulsion milestone for Lockheed Martin’s offering for Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 4.
Strange winds reveal strongest hints yet of magnetic activity in exoplanets: 6/2/2026 11:20:38 AM; A team of astronomers has found the strongest evidence yet that some planets outside our Solar System may be magnetic. Using the European Southern Observatory’s Very Large Telescope (ESO’s VLT) and the Gemini North telescope, the researchers measured wind speeds on seven very hot, Jupiter-like exoplanets.
SES and TV ISLA to Deploy High-throughput Connectivity to Providencia Island: 6/2/2026 10:54:25 AM; SES, a space solutions company, and TV ISLA will expand broadband access on Providencia Island, part of Colombia’s San Andrés Archipelago, with a hybrid Medium Earth Orbit (MEO) and Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite connectivity solution.
Thales to supply hundreds more Lightweight Multirole Missiles to UK MoD: 6/2/2026 10:47:34 AM; The UK Ministry of Defence and Thales have signed a £36mil contract to supply hundreds more Lightweight Multirole Missiles (LMM) to the British Armed Forces.
Northrop Grumman’s Jackal Completes Key Flight Test: 6/2/2026 9:55:43 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman completed a successful flight test of the Jackal precision strike missile, demonstrating readiness of key flight systems and mission-critical capabilities.
NASA Awards Contract for Johnson Space Center Infrastructure: 5/29/2026 6:36:09 PM; NASA has selected seven companies to provide construction, revitalization, and infrastructure improvements at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston.
New Memoir Chronicles a Soldier’s Harrowing Survival and Journey Through the Veteran’s Healthcare System: 5/29/2026 5:32:25 PM; In “Lenin: A Soldier – A Story of Survival,” Lenin Patino recounts the unimaginable: being shot point-blank in the head by a fellow soldier shortly after completing basic training.
Bombardier Statement on Government of Canada Intention Regarding New Airborne Early Warning & Control Fleet: 5/29/2026 8:37:32 AM; Bombardier applauds the federal government’s decision to invest in Canadian industry by favouring a made-in-Canada solution based on the Bombardier Global 6500 aircraft.
GE Aerospace Deploying 360 Foam Wash Cleaning System to MRO Shops: 5/26/2026 9:56:29 AM; • Foam wash improves inspection quality, benefiting shop turnaround times • Developed with customers in the Middle East region for improved time on wing GE Aerospace (NYSE:GE) announced that 360 Foam Wash jet engine cleaning technology is being deployed to Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) shops globally.
ITPS Canada Orders Leonardo M-346 T Block 20 Advanced Jet Trainers To Meet Evolving Tactical Training Requirements: 5/26/2026 9:52:44 AM; The aircraft will support expansion of NATO and Allied tactical fighter pilot training at the International Tactical Training Centre in North Bay, Ontario The contract includes six M-346 T Block 20 aircraft – with options for an additional six units - which are expected to enter service starting in 2029 With a rapidly growing number of air forces dealing with the …
Call for Creatives: NASA Seeks Help Illuminating Mission Storytelling: 5/26/2026 2:38:39 AM; As NASA pushes the boundaries of exploration and innovation for the benefit of humanity, the agency is looking for partners to share mission stories covering Artemis Moon missions, nuclear propulsion, aeronautics, and more.
Join ESA for a total solar eclipse on 12 August 2026: 5/26/2026 2:28:25 AM; On 12 August 2026, a solar eclipse will be visible across parts of Europe and the north Atlantic. The path of totality will cross Greenland, Iceland, Spain and a small area of northeastern Portugal.
Long-range land strike: Thales completes first firings with X-Fire launcher: 5/26/2026 2:14:10 AM; • Thales has successfully carried out the first live firing from its sovereign X-Fire launcher, developed in partnership with Soframe for long-range land strikes (FLP-t).
NASA’s X-59 Undergoes Scheduled Maintenance: 5/25/2026 5:46:48 PM; After completing a series of initial test flights at high and low altitudes, NASA’s X-59 aircraft is undergoing a scheduled maintenance period inside its hangar.
Alstom opens the doors to its nine Italian sites: a journey into railway innovation for adults and children alike, alongside those who design and build it every day: 5/25/2026 11:44:08 AM; Alstom once again opened the doors of its nine Italian sites this year for the “Ti Presento Alstom” Open Day, welcoming more than 3,700 people, including employees’ family members, children and friends.
Thales Delivers First Two GM403 Radars To Indonesia: 5/25/2026 10:56:56 AM; • On May 18 th, with the presence of the Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, Thales officially delivered two GM403 radars to the Indonesian Air Force amid an official ceremony at Halim airbase in Jakarta, the Indonesian Air Force headquarters.
GMV develops a system for detecting interference in satellite communications: 5/25/2026 9:39:42 AM; GMV is developing a new radio frequency (RF) spectrum monitoring system capable of detecting interference and analyzing its source in the primary frequency bands currently used by communications satellites.