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Space systems & satellites
LatConnect 60 Expands India Market Presence for SWIRSAT With NSIL Agreement and GeoSyze Partnership
Australian satellite operator LatConnect 60 has secured new agreements in India to expand its Earth observation presence and SWIRSAT capabilities. The partnerships were announced at the Bengaluru Space Expo 2026.
Rocket Lab stock moves on solar cell announcement
Rocket Lab's stock price experienced movement following an announcement regarding its solar cell technology.
Why IBM and Lockheed Martin Are Bringing Their Quantum Parnership to Switzerland
IBM and Lockheed Martin are collaborating to establish a quantum innovation hub at ETH Zurich in Switzerland, featuring an IBM Quantum System Two.
Space launch & spaceflight services
Rocket Lab Successfully Launches 16th Electron Mission Of The Year, Solidifies Status as World’s Leading Small Launch Provider
Rocket Lab Corporation successfully launched its 16th Electron rocket of the year, deploying an Earth observation satellite from its New Zealand facility.
LUNR Stock Rises 75.4% in the Past Year: What Should Investors Do?
Intuitive Machines has experienced significant stock growth over the past year, driven by successful contract wins and a substantial backlog, though it continues to face challenges with profitability and valuation.
Can Redwire's Phased-Array Investment Drive Defense Growth?
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Artificial intelligence & autonomy
Swarmer Shares Rise After Agreement to Acquire Ratel Robotics for Up to $224 Million
Swarmer Inc. has announced an agreement to acquire Ratel Robotics for a transaction value of up to $224 million.
BigBear.ai vs. Innodata: Which Technology Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?
The article compares BigBear.ai and Innodata as technology investment options for 2026, noting that both companies currently rely on a concentrated base of major customers.
Palantir Technologies Showcases Sovereign AI Wins With NVIDIA, Cisco and FAA
Palantir highlighted customer deployments of its Foundry, Ontology, and Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) products during its AIPCon event.
Unmanned aerial systems (drones)
Secure Passage Launches 24×7 Managed Operational Intelligence Services Powered by Truman
Secure Passage has launched a new managed service that integrates physical security, autonomous fleets, and specialized drone intelligence.
Secure Passage Launches 24×7 Managed Operational Intelligence Services Powered by Truman
Secure Passage has launched a new managed service that integrates autonomous fleets and specialized drone intelligence into its physical security operations.
AeroVironment (AVAV) Q1 2027 Earnings Call Transcript
AeroVironment's funded backlog grew by 37% to $1.5 billion, supported by significant order flow.
Naval systems & shipbuilding
HII Highlights Workforce Development and Industrial Capacity at Delta Fest 2026
HII executives participated in a regional forum to discuss the workforce and industrial capacity necessary to support the company's long-term growth and naval shipbuilding mission.
How Japan, South Korea are building up naval capabilities for China threat
Japan and South Korea are expanding their naval shipbuilding and military capabilities in response to regional security threats from China.
Saab Reveals MCMV 24 Mine Warfare Concept Tailored for the Baltic
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Cybersecurity
AI lets small actors run state-level hacking campaigns, Anthropic report finds
An Anthropic threat report indicates that AI is lowering the barrier for small actors to execute state-level hacking campaigns, impacting areas ranging from cyber operations to conventional weapons development.
IonQ’s CEO Shares How Long It Will Take Quantum Computers To Hack Bitcoin’s Encryption. And Argues It Will Happen Sooner Than Expected
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Booz Allen Hamilton (BAH) Rolls Out Counter AI Tool After Cyber Threat Report
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Quantum computing
Chalmers Researchers Make Bosonic Quantum Operations More Than 1,000 Times Faster
Researchers at Chalmers University of Technology have developed a method using quantum lattice gates to accelerate bosonic quantum operations, which could support the development of more stable, fault-tolerant quantum computing.
Researchers And AI Agents Cut Estimated Quantum Cost of Attacking Bitcoin Encryption by 86%
Researchers and AI agents have developed a method to reduce the quantum computing resources required to attack Bitcoin and Ethereum encryption by 86%.
D-Wave, Rigetti, and Quantinuum Just Got $300 Million From Washington. Here's What That Changes for Investors.
The U.S. government has become a shareholder in Quantinuum, along with D-Wave and Rigetti, as part of a $300 million investment in quantum computing.
Munitions & ammunition
The Pentagon is using polygraphs to hunt leakers, but the tests are more theater than fact
The Pentagon has initiated an inquiry into press leaks concerning the status of U.S. munitions stockpiles amidst the ongoing war in Iran.
Saab (OM:SAAB B) Could Be 5% Overvalued Following New Defence Orders
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National Presto Jumps 45% in a Year: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
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CBRN & biodefense
Overlooking the obvious: The most likely way AI can enable terror attacks
This article discusses the risks associated with AI-enabled terror, specifically identifying the development of engineered biological agents and nuclear weapons as primary national security concerns.
Vaccines Global Market Intelligence Report 2026-2035 Featuring Bio Farma, Emergent BioSolutions, GC Pharma, GlaxoSmithKline, Janssen, Merck, Novavax, Moderna, Pfizer, Sanofi Pasteur, and Valneva
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Logistics & sustainment
With reconciliation uncertain, Pentagon eyeing plan to retool FY27 priorities with Congress
The Pentagon is considering retooling its FY27 budget priorities and potentially delaying specific programs into FY28 in coordination with Congress. This fiscal planning directly impacts the resource allocation and sustainment timelines for defense programs.
Barbara Supplee Named Chief Executive Officer of Serco North America
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V2X to Deliver Tempest Counter-UAS Systems to U.S. Marine Corps
V2X, Inc. has been awarded a $19 million contract by the U.S. Marine Corps to deliver Tempest counter-Unmanned Aerial System (C-UAS) vehicles.
Border & homeland security
Houthis’ Stranglehold On Strategic Bab Al-Mandab Strait Grows Stronger
The capture of critical maritime chokepoints in the Bab al-Mandab Strait by Houthi rebels presents significant geopolitical and security challenges to international shipping lanes and Middle Eastern energy supply chains.
Q2 Earnings Highlights: OSI Systems (NASDAQ:OSIS) Vs The Rest Of The Specialized Technology Stocks
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Robotics & advanced materials
Why the Pentagon picked an Indiana Navy base to host a nuclear microreactor
The Pentagon is advancing a nuclear microreactor program at an Indiana Navy base to meet a 2028 operational deadline. The initiative represents an application of advanced energy materials and technology within defense infrastructure.
Flyability and Ouster Showcase Proven Lidar Partnership at INTERGEO 2026 to Elevate Next-Gen Industrial Inspection
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Jim Cramer Explains Why Velo3D (VELO) Is Only Worth a Quarter Position Right Now
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Electronic systems & avionics
DoD cyber strategy aims for ‘something big, something muscular’ in offensive ops
The Department of Defense is refining its cyber strategy to enhance offensive electronic operations and provide broader technical options for national leadership.
Momentum Meets Mission: Twenty-Six Defense Unveils Advanced Capabilities at AFA
Twenty-Six Defense (formerly Elbit Systems' U.S. subsidiary) is showcasing effector and seeker technology at the Air, Space & Cyber 2026 conference.
Leonardo DRS Awarded $96 Million in Contracts to Provide Critical MK 41 Vertical Launching System Electronics Hardware
Leonardo DRS, a subsidiary of Leonardo S.p.A., has been awarded $96 million in contracts to provide electronics hardware for the MK 41 Vertical Launching System used by the U.S. Navy and allied forces.
Aerospace components & MRO
Emirati EDGE Group delivers six unmanned helicopters to Angolan navy
The Emirati EDGE Group has supplied six unmanned helicopters to the Angolan navy, which will be integrated into their existing corvette fleet.
Boeing Trails Airbus in August Deliveries, Orders
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Curtiss Wright (CW) Lifts Guidance As Valuation Debate Builds
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Land vehicles & armor
Navy Destroyer Packs New ‘Piggy-Backed’ Point Defense System That Combines 30mm And .50 Cal Guns
The U.S. Navy's USS Mustin has integrated a Mk 38 Mod 4 Gun Weapon System, a piggy-backed point defense system combining 30mm and .50 caliber guns to enhance firepower against threats like drones.
Hanwha plans to build armored vehicle carrying a counter-drone laser
Defense News
Accelerating Defense Modernization Driving the Unmanned Ground Vehicles (UGV) Market to $3.19 Billion in 2026 - Profiles of General Dynamics, Rheinmetall, BAE Systems and Other Leading Players
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Combat aircraft & airframes
Top Air and Space Force leaders will gather amid unresolved Iran war, budget uncertainty
Upcoming Air and Space Force leadership conferences will address major acquisition programs, including Collaborative Combat Aircraft, the B-21 bomber, and Sentinel missile development amidst budget uncertainty.
Boeing or Northrop? The Navy’s Next Fighter Race Is Down to the Wire.
The U.S. Navy is expected to announce the contractor for its sixth-generation fighter jet, with Northrop Grumman and Boeing as the competing candidates.
Boeing or Northrop? The Navy’s Next Fighter Race Is Down to the Wire.
The U.S. Navy is preparing to announce a selection between Boeing and Northrop Grumman for the development of its sixth-generation fighter jet.
Engines & propulsion
Can RTX's GTF Aftermarket Expansion Boost Its Growth Outlook?
RTX's Pratt & Whitney division is expanding its global support network to address the growing aftermarket demand for its GTF engine fleet.
Energy Vault Closes Financing on 275 MW of Rolls-Royce MTU Reciprocating Engine Generation Capacity for Hyperscale AI Infrastructure
Energy Vault has secured 275 MW of reciprocating engine generation capacity utilizing Rolls-Royce MTU technology for use in AI and high-performance computing infrastructure.
Avianca secures first of its kind financing from the Brazilian Agency for the Management of Guarantee Funds and Guarantees (ABGF) for Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) services at GE Aerospace's MRO shop in Brazil
Avianca secured financing supported by the ABGF to perform maintenance on its fleet of CFM56 engines, which are produced by CFM International, a joint venture between Safran and GE Aerospace.
Rare earths & critical raw materials
USA Rare Earth (USAR) Acquired Serra Verde. Can it Manage the Debt and Production Ramp?
USA Rare Earth, Inc. completed the acquisition of Serra Verde, adding the Pela Ema mine in Brazil to its existing operations.
MP Trades at a Premium Valuation: Buy, Sell or Hold the Stock?
Analysts are questioning MP Materials' premium valuation due to ongoing financial losses and execution risks in its rare earth and magnet production operations.
American Resources Corporation, ReElement Technologies and Electrified Materials Announce September Conference Participation
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Missiles & precision strike
Video: Saildrone Surveyor USV Fires Lockheed Martin JAGM during RIMPAC
A Saildrone Surveyor USV successfully fired a Lockheed Martin JAGM missile during the RIMPAC 2026 exercise.
Can Hypersonic Weapons Production Boost Leidos' Growth Prospects?
Leidos is expanding its role in hypersonic weapons as Army and Navy programs transition toward production phases.
Kratos ARAV-B Ballistic Missile Target Successfully Utilized In Multinational Pacific Dragon 2026 Exercise
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Defense IT & consulting
Jacobs and AECOM joint venture appointed program delivery partner for MetroLink
Jacobs, in a joint venture with AECOM, has been appointed as the program delivery partner for MetroLink in Ireland.
Spotting Winners: CACI (NYSE:CACI) And Defense Contractors Stocks In Q2
The article reviews the Q2 performance of defense contractor CACI International Inc along with its industry peers.
Sopra Steria: Disclosure of the Total Number of Shares and Voting Rights as at August 31, 2026
Sopra Steria Group disclosed its total number of shares and voting rights as of August 31, 2026.
Photonics & directed energy
AeroVironment Rises 5% on First International LOCUST Laser Order, Unusual Machines Holds Steady, Ondas Slips
AeroVironment stock gained following a major international order for its low-cost laser weapon system.
Electronic Components Stocks Q2 In Review: nLIGHT (NASDAQ:LASR) Vs Peers
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Training & simulation
CAE included on TIME's list of the World's Best Companies 2026
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Fixing the machine: Inside the Navy’s race to rebuild its aviator pipeline
The U.S. Navy is addressing bottlenecks in its aviator pipeline, with the chief of Naval Air Training Command highlighting efforts to modernize and accelerate training programs.
Missile defense
Iran and US hit tankers in biggest wave of attacks on shipping since war began
Iran conducted ballistic missile attacks against a U.S. military base in Jordan amidst an escalating conflict involving shipping and energy infrastructure.
Northrop Grumman (NOC) Just Won Another Missile-Defense Contract. Why Does the Stock Still Trade at a Discount?
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Lockheed Poised to Benefit as EU Approves Ukraine’s Purchase of Patriot Missiles
Lockheed Martin is positioned to benefit from increased global demand for Patriot missile systems as countries replenish their stockpiles.
C4ISR & battle management
AI-powered biowarfare is coming; the Army lays plans to ‘fight through’ it
The U.S. Army's updated biodefense strategy leverages AI-enhanced situational awareness to provide commanders and troops with a better operational picture of biological threats on the future battlefield.
Elbit America rebrands as Twenty-Six Defense
Elbit America has rebranded its U.S. operations under the name Twenty-Six Defense.
Palantir Won a $127 Million Army Production Order and Still Fell 6%. Is the Valuation Finally Catching Up?
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Sensors, radar & optics
Can L3Harris' PAC-3 Award Boost Its Missile Business Growth?
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Infleqtion Landed a $20 Million NASA Contract — Here's What Else Happened Recently
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SpaceTech Weekly Recap – August 24–30, 2026
This recap highlights advancements in autonomous ISR technologies and growing sovereign demand for Earth Observation (EO) satellite capabilities within the global space infrastructure sector.
Electronic warfare
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) Deepens Its Role In Navy Electronic Warfare Program
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Droneshield Ltd (DRSHF) (H1 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Record Committed Revenue Surges to ...
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Submarines & undersea systems
TKMS and Fincantieri Expand Strategic Partnership in Underwater Sector
Naval News
Private Capital is Returning to the Maritime Industrial Base
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Counter-drone interceptors
Event outcome: Unknown
DIU Counter NEXT live-fire test event (summer 2026) — will validate or delay the low-cost reusable interceptor approach (Anduril Roadrunner-M, Zone 5 White Spike) against the cost-asymmetry problem in drone defense. Both awardees are private, but a successful test is a sector-wide validation signal for publicly traded counter-drone names (RTX Coyote, Ondas Iron Drone Raider, DroneShield). — No public confirmation exists that a specific 'Counter NEXT' live-fire test event occurred on August 31, 2026; while the U.S. Air Force conducted a separate 'final denial' live-fire demonstration in early August 2026, there is no evidence linking it to the DIU Counter NEXT program's specific interceptor validation.