Aerospace / Defense News and Press Releases

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Javelin Joint Venture and Tata Advanced Systems Signs Agreement for Missile Co-Production in India: 9/1/2026 10:50:18 AM; Tata Advanced Systems Limited and the Javelin Joint Venture (JJV), a partnership between Raytheon, an RTX business, and Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT), have entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) for the co-production of the Javelin All Up Round (AUR) in India.
NASA’s Dark Universe-Seeking Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope Launches: 8/31/2026 5:57:44 AM; Now on a three-month, million-mile journey to its final orbit, NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope will soon reveal the universe’s darkest secrets.
Second Imaging Satellite in the Meteosat Third Generation fleet successfully launched: 8/31/2026 5:54:35 AM; The MTG-I2 weather satellite, built by prime contractor Thales Alenia Space, the joint company between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), was successfully launched by Arianespace aboard an Ariane 62 launcher from Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana.
Spacewalk Preps, Biomedical Science as Station Boosts Orbit on Thursday: 8/27/2026 6:13:19 PM; Preparations are ongoing for a spacewalk next week to continue external maintenance on the International Space Station. The Expedition 75 residents are also keeping up biomedical research while maintaining orbital outpost systems.
Northrop Grumman Advances Microchip Tech with Diamond Cooling Innovation: 8/27/2026 12:59:37 PM; Summary Northrop Grumman won a $7 million DARPA contract to build microchips cooled by diamond. The chips dissipate heat much better, so defense and space equipment can be smaller, lighter, faster and last longer.
Novagard Introduces Two New Air & Water Barrier Products, Expanding Its Building Envelope Portfolio: 8/26/2026 2:21:40 PM; Novagard, a leading manufacturer of high-performance silicone sealants and coatings, has launched its NovaBarrier product line, including the NovaBarrier AWB1000 Air & Water Barrier and NovaBarrier LF1000 Liquid Applied Flashing.
I Squared’s InfraTech® Invests in Muon Space, a Vertically Integrated Space Infrastructure Platform: 8/26/2026 10:36:48 AM; I Squared Capital has invested in Muon Space, a vertically integrated provider of managed orbital services, as part of the company’s $250 million Series C financing.
Northrop Grumman and the United States Air Force Academy Unveil B-21 Raider-Inspired Uniforms for 2026 Air Power Legacy Series: 8/26/2026 9:44:37 AM; Summary Northrop Grumman and the U.S. Air Force Academy unveiled a B-21 Raider-inspired football uniform that connects Air Force heritage to the future of American airpower and strategic deterrence.
Opportunity for a discussion with ESA Astronaut Sophie Adenot: 8/25/2026 11:54:48 AM; Sophie Adenot will be speaking live from the International Space Station (ISS) during this session, which will take place on Wednesday 2 September between 15:40 and 16:00 CEST.
NASA Sets Coverage for Roman Space Telescope Launch from Florida: 8/24/2026 8:58:32 PM; Coverage plans are ready for NASA’s Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope prelaunch and launch activities. Roman is NASA’s next-generation observatory designed to explore some of the universe’s biggest mysteries, including dark energy.
Sikorsky Selects Česká letecká servisní, a.s. (CLS) as Official European Union Distribution Center for BLACK HAWK® Helicopter Parts: 8/24/2026 9:38:48 AM; Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin Company (NYSE: LMT), today announced the selection of Ceská letecká servisní, a.s. (CLS) as an authorized Sikorsky distribution center for BLACK HAWK helicopter parts within the European Union.
Thales issues a €1bn bond €: 8/24/2026 9:09:52 AM; Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) issued on August 20 th, 2026 a bond in two tranches for a total amount of 1 billion euros, intended to finance the projected acquisition of Exail announced on July 6th, 2026.
Viasat selects Rocket Lab to build GEO Satellite for U.S. Space Force’s Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global Program: 8/22/2026 11:26:11 AM; Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced it selected Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a leading launch and space systems company, to build a satellite bus for the U.S.
The C-2A Greyhound: An Unmatched Link from Shore to Sea: 8/21/2026 12:13:32 PM; Summary Northrop Grumman’s C-2A Greyhound served U.S. Navy carrier strike groups for over 60 years, providing critical, reliable logistics support with specialized design tailored for carrier operations.
Northrop Grumman Board Declares Quarterly Dividend 2026: 8/20/2026 9:05:56 AM; The board of directors of Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) declared a quarterly dividend of $2.47 per share on Northrop Grumman common stock, payable September 16, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business August 31, 2026.
MTG-I2 launch event at ESTEC in Noordwijk, the Netherlands: 8/20/2026 8:14:00 AM; During the evening, journalists will have the opportunity to attend a live stage show including mission experts from various partner organisations, watch the live retransmission of the launch from Europe’s Spaceport and interview senior experts present.
Lockheed Martin and Saildrone Demonstrate Launch from USV Platform: 8/20/2026 7:52:50 AM; Lockheed Martin and Saildrone launched two rounds from a Surveyor class Saildrone integrated with a Joint-Air-to-Ground (JAGM) Dual Launcher and Adjunct Remote Engagement System (ARES) fire control C2.
Milky Way’s fastest star orbits our supermassive black hole so closely it feels its spin: 8/20/2026 6:28:30 AM; “Decades carefully tracking stars orbiting our galaxy’s central black hole, Sagittarius A*, have led to this breakthrough discovery of a very promising star.
Thales and Systematic partner to strengthen Denmark’s Air Defence capabilities: 8/20/2026 6:20:45 AM; • Thales and Systematic have formed a strategic partnership to deliver modern, combat-proven air defence solutions to strengthen the Danish Armed Forces.
Northrop Grumman Delivers E-2D Advanced Hawkeye’s Most Significant Upgrade in Platform History: 8/19/2026 12:48:49 PM; Summary Northrop Grumman has held the critical design review for the E-2D Advanced Hawkeye Block II upgrade, enabling integration and testing of this major modernization effort, with delivery planned by the end of the decade.