Aerospace / Defense News and Press Releases

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Europe powers Artemis II mission to the Moon: 4/3/2026 2:18:07 PM; NASA’s Space Launch System rocket lifted off from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida, USA, carrying four astronauts aboard the Orion spacecraft on the Artemis II mission.
AXA XL and Thales unveil a report on organizational resilience in the era of cyber threats: 4/3/2026 11:52:32 AM; The two companies are sharing their vision of resilience to digital threats in this document aimed at board members and executives. Based on an in-depth analysis of public sources, sectoral studies, and proprietary data from AXA XL and Thales, this report highlights the fact that in 2026, cyber risk is no longer solely a technical issue but has become a strategic challenge …
Viasat Expands Global STEM Innovation with Next Iteration of Viasat: Space for Good Challenge: 4/3/2026 11:50:04 AM; Viasat Inc. a global communications company, announced the global expansion of the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge, its premier global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions to improve life on Earth.
Leonardo strengthens its leadership in land defence, a decisive step toward integrated global security: 4/1/2026 12:55:53 PM; In a scenario characterized by new security requirements, land defence is undergoing a phase of profound transformation, strongly accelerated by the digitalization of operational and decision-making systems.
Northrop Grumman’s Lumberjack Advances Battlefield Capabilities: 4/1/2026 12:48:25 PM; Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) showcased the autonomous mission capabilities of its Lumberjack™ Group 3 Uncrewed Aircraft System during the US Army 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault)’s Operation Lethal Eagle exercise.
Oracle Empowers Defense Industrial Base to Innovate at Scale with New Isolated Cloud: 4/1/2026 11:40:22 AM; Oracle announced its Defense Industrial Base Isolated Cloud Environment, a new, secure isolated cloud deployment option. With this new cloud environment, defense contractors can collaborate more effectively within air-gapped Oracle National Security Regions that are designed to meet the highest U.S.
Final Preparations Underway for NASA’s Moon Mission: 3/30/2026 10:00:33 AM; Teams at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center in Florida are making final preparations toward beginning launch countdown activities for the Artemis II mission, set to launch as early as Wednesday, April 1.
GMV leads a new ESA contract for the evolution of the Galileo system: 3/30/2026 5:30:30 AM; GMV and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a new contract for the development of a new generation of Galileo Sensor Station for receiving signals from Galileo satellites.
SES Taps K2 Space to Accelerate Next-Gen MEO Satellite Network, meoSphere: 3/25/2026 10:26:30 AM; SES, a space solutions company, announced it will deploy meoSphere, a next-generation medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite network targeted for operation by 2030 and designed to significantly boost the company’s MEO network capacity.
Have a blast at the Science Museum this Easter: 3/23/2026 4:27:11 AM; Peer inside a life-size replica of the New Shepard spacecraft; see a 4.6-billion-year-old piece of asteroid, which is older than the Earth; or joyfully explore space with Jellycat’s new cosmic-inspired space crew, now on sale in the Science Museum Space shop.
Viasat and QEST Collaborating to Advance Multi-Band, Multi-Orbit Airborne Connectivity for Defense Operations: 3/21/2026 10:08:28 AM; Viasat and QEST, a leading provider of high-performance broadband satellite antennas, are exploring the development of a next generation dual X-band and Ka-band airborne antenna system.
A Bit of Gray on an Emerald Isle: 3/17/2026 1:29:58 PM; Today’s story is the answer to the March 2026 puzzler. Though Ireland is known for the many shades of green that grace its grassy pastoral landscapes, there’s one corner of the Emerald Isle where gray reigns supreme.
Thales’s radio management system selected by Pilatus for a PC-7 military aircraft fleet operated in Europe: 3/17/2026 6:48:24 AM; • Thales’s radio management system ensures enhanced mission performance and reliability. • This new system enhances trainer aircraft with robust, resilient and flexible communication capabilities, tailored to evolving operational requirements of training missions.
Unmatched Maritime Surveillance: What You Need to Know About the MQ-4C Triton: 3/13/2026 11:52:10 PM; Northrop Grumman’s MQ-4C Triton is the world’s premier unmanned maritime intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance (ISR) and targeting aircraft. Built for the U.S.
PrSM Increment 2 Takes Flight and Advances Army’s Moving-Target and Maritime Capability: 3/13/2026 11:26:18 PM; In a major milestone for the U.S. Army’s long-range fires program, Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) successfully completed the first flight test of the Precision Strike Missile (PrSM) Increment 2, demonstrating its new multi-mode seeker and ability to engage moving maritime targets.
NASA Selects Finalists in Student Aircraft Maintenance Competition: 3/13/2026 6:14:54 PM; NASA has selected eight student teams as finalists in the 2026 Gateways to Blue Skies Competition, giving them the resources to help address a critical challenge for U.S.
UK–South Africa partnership uses AI to make telescopes smarter: 3/12/2026 6:26:50 AM; The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Hartree Centre is working with the South African Astronomical Observatory (SAAO), a leading centre for optical and infrared astronomy, to deliver the ‘Intelligent Observatory’ programme.
Accelerating Tomorrow: How Northrop Grumman Leads in Solid Rocket Motor Innovation: 3/10/2026 4:40:26 PM; The pace of warfare is evolving fast. To meet today’s complex defense demands, solid rocket motor capabilities must reach those who need it most. Northrop Grumman is driving that innovation, building on decades of experience to lead the next generation of propulsion technology.
Sikorsky Collaborates with Robinson Helicopter Company to Integrate MATRIX™ Autonomy into Robinson R66 TURBINETRUCK: 3/10/2026 4:34:12 PM; Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE:LMT), and Robinson Helicopter Company (RHC) unveiled the R66 TURBINETRUCK, a game-changing autonomous cargo helicopter that combines Sikorsky’s proven MATRIX™ autonomy system with Robinson Unmanned’s new cargo UAS helicopter.
Verifone and Thales unlock seamless global connectivity for payment terminals: 3/10/2026 1:23:07 PM; • Thales announced a partnership with Verifone, a global leader in payment terminal solutions, to connect Verifone’s next-generation point-of-sale (POS) terminals using Thales eSIM technology.