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- Pentagon Awards Major Defense Contracts Totaling Over Eight Hundred Million Dollars To RTX And Engineering Firms
Published: Apr 26, 2026
Section: Companies & Industry
The United States Department of Defense has allocated approximately $844 million in new contracts to three prominent defense and engineering corporations according to recent Pentag...
- United States Air Force Set to Double F-15EX Eagle II Fleet Target to 267 Advanced Fighter Jets
Published: Apr 24, 2026
Section: Flights
The U.S. Air Force has dramatically increased its procurement goals for the Boeing F-15EX Eagle II, more than doubling the previous target of 129 aircraft to a new total of 267. Th...
- Alphabet Poised for $100 Billion Windfall as SpaceX Prepares for Potential June 2026 IPO
Published: Apr 16, 2026
Section: Mergers & Acquisitions
Internal reports suggest SpaceX is targeting a historic $2 trillion valuation for a public debut as early as June 2026, significantly benefiting long-time investor Alphabet Inc. Th...
- Aerospace Parts Maker Arxis Targets $11.2 Billion Valuation in Nasdaq IPO Amid Surging Global Defense Spending
Published: Apr 8, 2026
Section: Banking & Finance
Connecticut-based aerospace components manufacturer Arxis has launched its roadshow for a U.S. initial public offering, seeking to raise up to $1.06 billion. The offering reflects...
- President Erdogan Sets Goal for Türkiye to Join World’s Top 10 Defense Exporters by 2028
Published: Apr 7, 2026
Section: Europe
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced Tuesday that Türkiye is targeting $11 billion in defense and aerospace exports by 2028 as it seeks to enter the global top 10. During the o...
- Pentagon Finalizes $3.8 Billion Pratt & Whitney Contract Modification To Accelerate F135 Engine Production Rates
Published: Apr 4, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The United States Department of Defense has expanded its agreement with RTX division Pratt & Whitney, bringing the total value for two production lots to $6.6 billion. This investm...
- Chinese Academy of Sciences Unveils Prototype "Contra-Rotary Ramjet" Engine Capable of Sustained Hypersonic Flight Above Mach 6
Published: Apr 2, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
Researchers at the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS), led by Academician Xu Jianzhong, have completed and experimentally verified a prototype air-breathing engine designed to opera...
- Oak Ridge National Laboratory and General Atomics Partner to Revolutionize Advanced Manufacturing for High Radiation Energy Environments
Published: Mar 31, 2026
Section: Science & Tech
The Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory has entered into a strategic memorandum of understanding with General Atomics Electromagnetic Systems to accelerate the pro...
- SpaceX Transporter 16 Carries SBQuantum Diamond Sensor to Replace Aging Global Magnetic Navigation Satellites
Published: Mar 30, 2026
Section: Innovations in Space
A Canadian-developed diamond quantum magnetometer launched aboard a SpaceX rideshare mission to modernize the World Magnetic Model used by global defense and aviation sectors. Deve...
- Israeli Defense Forces Vow Systematic Eradication of Iranian Military Production Capabilities in Expanded Offensive
Published: Mar 29, 2026
Section: Iran War
The Israeli military has announced a comprehensive plan to target every fundamental component of Iran’s defense industry as the joint U.S.-Israeli campaign enters its second month....
- South Korea Launches Mass Production of KF-21 Fighter Jet to Replace Aging Fleet and Boost Global Defense Exports
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Asia
President Lee Jae Myung officially inaugurated the mass production phase of the domestically developed KF-21 supersonic fighter jet during a ceremony in Sacheon. The program aims t...
- Ankara and London Cement Strategic Defense Alliance With Comprehensive Maintenance Deal for Eurofighter Typhoon Fleet
Published: Mar 25, 2026
Section: Europe
The United Kingdom and Türkiye have finalized a significant technical and logistical support agreement in London to ensure the operational readiness of the Turkish Air Force's Euro...