Aerospace / Defense News and Press Releases

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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.
NASA Invites Media to 63rd Annual Goddard Space Science Symposium: 3/10/2026 11:37:36 AM; Media are invited to attend the 63rd annual Goddard Space Science Symposium, taking place Thursday, March 12, and Friday, March 13, at the National Housing Center in Washington.
GMV Awarded UK Space Agency Contract to Deliver Satellite Launch Monitoring Algorithms Supporting NSpOC: 3/9/2026 4:23:59 AM; GMV has been awarded a contract by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to develop advanced algorithmic capabilities for space launch monitoring, supporting the analytical requirements of the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC).
Global Power Made in America: Northrop Grumman Makes it in Illinois: 3/6/2026 10:45:57 AM; Within its one million-square-foot, cutting-edge facility in northwest suburban Chicago, Northrop Grumman’s Rolling Meadows location solidifies its position as the largest defense industry employer in Illinois.
Lockheed Martin Names New Vice President, Investor Relations: 3/6/2026 10:12:45 AM; Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE: LMT) today announced the selection of Mark Kvasnak as vice president, Investor Relations, effective March 16. Kvasnak succeeds Maria Ricciardone, who remains Lockheed Martin vice president, Treasurer and an elected officer for the company.
Lockheed Martin to Support Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Communications Satellite with Anti-Jamming Capability: 3/4/2026 9:05:33 AM; Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT), developer of space-based national security solutions, will provide a robust anti-jamming payload for Japan’s Next-Generation Defense Satellite Communication System which was awarded to Mitsubishi Electric by the Japan Ministry of Defense.
NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory launches real-time discovery machine for monitoring the night sky: 3/4/2026 5:38:56 AM; The NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory, jointly funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Science, has released its first alerts documenting astronomical events spotted by the observatory.
Largest image of its kind shows hidden chemistry at the heart of the Milky Way: 3/3/2026 2:59:09 PM; Astronomers have captured the central region of our Milky Way in a striking new image, unveiling a complex network of filaments of cosmic gas in unprecedented detail.
Leonardo: UK MoD announces £1 billion contract award for 23 new medium helicopters: 3/3/2026 12:56:30 PM; The UK Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced a £1 billion contract award for new medium helicopters (NMH). Under the programme, Leonardo will build and deliver 23 latest generation AW149s from Yeovil, the Home of British Helicopters, boosting the UK Armed Forces’ capabilities.
Smoke Rises Over Big Cypress National Preserve: 3/3/2026 8:17:12 AM; A wildland fire was discovered in Big Cypress National Preserve, about 25 miles (40 kilometers) east of Naples, Florida. The blaze, dubbed the National fire, moved through dry vegetation and sent a plume of smoke billowing over parts of the preserve and nearby communities.
Media invitation: information session following the 345th ESA Council: 3/3/2026 8:11:07 AM; ESA Director General Josef Aschbacher and ESA Council Chair at delegate level Renato Krpoun will brief journalists on the core topics discussed at the 345 th ESA Council meeting in Interlaken, Switzerland, to be held on 18 and 19 March 2026.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-11 Astronaut Update: 2/25/2026 8:41:51 PM; NASA is sharing the following information at the request of NASA astronaut Mike Fincke : “On Jan. 7, while aboard the International Space Station, I experienced a medical event that required immediate attention from my incredible crewmates.
New Volunteer Data from 143 Observatories Unveils the 2024 Total Solar Eclipse: 2/24/2026 4:00:49 PM; On April 8, 2024, volunteers participating in NASA’s Eclipse Megamovie citizen science project all around the United States hurried to photograph the solar eclipse with the latest, greatest equipment, capturing groundbreaking images of the Sun’s corona.
Mitsubishi Electric’s JV Tri-Sat Constellation Selected for Satellite Constellation Project by Japan Ministry of Defense: 2/24/2026 9:21:07 AM; Mitsubishi Electric Corporation (TOKYO: 6503) announced that Tri-Sat Constellation Co., Ltd., a special-purpose joint-venture company that Mitsubishi Electric, SKY Perfect JSAT Corporation and Mitsui & Co., Ltd.
Showy Swirls Around Jeju Island: 2/24/2026 4:39:59 AM; The tallest point in South Korea is not located in the Taebaek Mountains that run along the country’s eastern coast. Rather, it is found atop a volcanic peak on Jeju Island, about 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of the Korean Peninsula.
Thales updates and enhances Naranja X’s payment security: 2/24/2026 4:38:24 AM; Thales, a global leader in advanced technologies and digital security, announces that Naranja X has selected and expanded its use of the Thales D1 Platform to strengthen the security of its online payments ecosystem.
Expedition 74 Relaxes on Monday Following Busy Weekend: 2/23/2026 7:10:34 PM; Expedition 74 was off duty on Monday following a weekend of crew handover activities, cargo packing, and microbiology research. A SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will also depart the International Space Station for return to Earth later this week.