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The Mission That Changed Knowledge of Asteroids

The Mission That Changed Knowledge of Asteroids

By Lockheed • 4 October 2026
Space

A decade after launch, NASA’s OSIRIS-REx mission has transformed our understanding of asteroid Bennu,...

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Sikorsky, U.S. Army Reach Novel Production Agreement

Sikorsky, U.S. Army Reach Novel Production Agreement

By Lockheed • 4 October 2026
Air

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), and the U.S. Army have reached a Novel Production Agreement...

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Armscor strengthens SAAF support

Armscor strengthens SAAF support

By Armscor • 2 October 2026
Land

The Armaments Corporation of South Africa (Armscor) has taken a significant step towards strengthening the...

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U.S. Navy Selects Boeing for F/A-XX Program

U.S. Navy Selects Boeing for F/A-XX Program

By Boeing • 2 October 2026
Sea

The U.S. Navy announced Boeing (NYSE: BA) has been awarded a multi-billion-dollar contract to produce its...

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Nigeria advances defence industrial ambitions

Nigeria advances defence industrial ambitions

By AFRIDEX • 2 October 2026
Land

Nigeria is continuing to develop its defence industrial capabilities as it seeks to strengthen local...

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Airbus completes acquisition of Quarkslab

Airbus completes acquisition of Quarkslab

By Airbus • 2 October 2026
Cyber

Airbus Defence and Space has finalised the acquisition of the French cybersecurity company Quarkslab...

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Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites

Airbus delivers first batch of next-generation satellites

By Airbus • 2 October 2026
Space

Airbus Defence and Space has delivered 32 latest-generation OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellites to...

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Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet

Mexico Expands C-130J Super Hercules Fleet

By Lockheed • 28 September 2026
Air

The Fuerza Aérea Mexicana (FAM) recently announced the acquisition of a second Lockheed Martin...

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A New Era of Supply-Chain Partnerships

A New Era of Supply-Chain Partnerships

By Lockheed • 28 September 2026
Air

When global conflicts occur, the speed at which industry delivers can be the decisive factor in battlefield...

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BAE Systems fast-tracks combat vehicle modernization

BAE Systems fast-tracks combat vehicle modernization

By BAE Systems • 28 September 2026
Land

The vehicles were developed through $17 million of BAE Systems Internal Research and Development funding and...

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Royal Navys newest hunter-killer submarine

Royal Navys newest hunter-killer submarine

By BAE Systems • 28 September 2026
Sea

The Astute class submarines are equipped with the latest technologies to silently circumnavigate the globe...

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BAE Systems secures long-term agreement

BAE Systems secures long-term agreement

By BAE Systems • 28 September 2026
Land

BAE Systems has been awarded a four-year framework agreement to supply artillery and armoured vehicle weapon...

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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

By General Atomics • 26 September 2026
Air

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on the pace of...

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GA-ASI Opening a New Facility in Dayton, Ohio

GA-ASI Opening a New Facility in Dayton, Ohio

By General Atomics • 26 September 2026
Land

General Atomics, Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine, JobsOhio and the Dayton Development Coalition today announced that...

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