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U.S. Space Force Decommissions Last DSP Nuclear Deterrence Satellites

U.S. Space Force Decommissions Last DSP Nuclear Deterrence Satellites

In September 2026, the U.S. Space Force initiated the final decommissioning process for the last two operational satellites of the Defense Support Program (DSP) constellation. These satellites, crucial components of America’s early warning system for over half a century, have been moved into a higher orbit. The DSP program, launched in late 1970, was initially developed to detect Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles using highly sensitive infrared sensors in geostationary orbit. These sensors could identify the intense heat emitted by ballistic missile engines during launch. Each spacecraft rotated continuously, scanning Earth’s surface approximately six times per minute to ensure comprehensive coverage. Over its operational history, the DSP constellation not only served as a deterrent against nuclear attacks but also supported military operations in regional conflicts, such as detecting Iraqi Scud tactical missiles during Operation Desert Storm, and assisted in detecting natural disasters like volca...

Raytheon Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Advanced Radar Upgrades and Advances Counter-Drone Technology

Raytheon Secures U.S. Navy Contract for Advanced Radar Upgrades and Advances Counter-Drone Technology

Raytheon, a business of RTX, has been awarded a contract by the U.S. Office of Naval Research (ONR) to develop advanced target-detection capabilities for naval radar systems. This initiative involves Raytheon's Advanced Technology team designing and testing signal and data-processing algorithms and integrating software upgrades. The goal is to enhance the detection range, sensitivity, and efficiency of naval radars, enabling them to identify smaller objects at greater distances and more quickly recognize potential threats. The software enhancements will undergo laboratory and field testing before potential integration into Raytheon's SPY-6 family of radars and other future naval systems. Work for this project is scheduled to take place at facilities in Portsmouth, Rhode Island, and Andover, Massachusetts, through 2031. Concurrently, Raytheon has completed three developmental tests of its upgraded Coyote Block 2C+RM interceptor, which features a tactical rocket motor for improved launch speed and flight per...

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky Introduces Nomad 100 Fast Pack for Rapid Autonomous Air Deployment

Lockheed Martin's Sikorsky Introduces Nomad 100 Fast Pack for Rapid Autonomous Air Deployment

Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company, has unveiled the Nomad 100 fast pack, a containerized vertical takeoff and landing uncrewed aerial system (UAS) kit. This system is designed to enable rapid deployment of autonomous air capabilities from austere and infrastructure-limited locations. The fast pack is housed within a single 20-foot ISO container, which includes four Nomad 100 aircraft, mission-command software, power, communications, and sustainment equipment. This integrated solution aims to meet the U.S. Armed Forces' demand for compact, low-footprint autonomous platforms that can be quickly deployed, sustained, and repositioned in contested environments. According to Rich Benton, vice president and general manager of Sikorsky, the system makes it easier to move, employ, and reposition VTOL UAS capabilities with urgency and flexibility. The Nomad 100 was developed with funding from the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) as part of its Early VTOL Aircraft Demonstration (EVADE) program.

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NAS Jax Air Show brings Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to Jacksonville

NAS Jax Air Show brings Blue Angels, Thunderbirds to Jacksonville

The Blue Angels are the featured attraction at the NAS Jax Air Show this weekend. Here's what you need to know before heading out.

Airbus tests Valkyrie drone in Europe, plans 2029 combat readiness

Airbus tests Valkyrie drone in Europe, plans 2029 combat readiness

By Sabine Siebold BERLIN, Oct 12 (Reuters) - Airbus has carried out the first test flight in Europe of a US-built drone that it hopes to team with Eurofighter jets, but without yet incorporating its European mission system, the CEO of its defence division said.

North Carolina Establishes Aviation Education Network to Address Workforce Needs

North Carolina Establishes Aviation Education Network to Address Workforce Needs

The Office of Rural Promise at Appalachian State University has launched the Advancing Aviation Education and Rural Opportunities (AAERO) Network. This new initiative, comprising 13 school districts, aims to expand aviation education and career pathways for students starting in the 2026-27 school year. The network focuses on fostering relationships between school districts, community colleges, and industry partners, sharing curriculum resources, and assisting with funding applications. Corinne Smith, deputy director of the Office of Rural Promise, highlighted the goal of providing every student in North Carolina access to aviation experiences. The aviation industry contributes $88 billion annually to North Carolina's economy, with over 400 aerospace companies based in the state. Recent developments include the state's first electric air taxi flights through the Federal Aviation Administration’s Advanced Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program. Aviation expert Basil ...

Skyworks Solutions Seeks Senior Assembler for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Milpitas, CA

Skyworks Solutions Seeks Senior Assembler for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Milpitas, CA

Skyworks Solutions Seeks Senior Assembler for Semiconductor Manufacturing in Milpitas, CA

Boeing delivers 57 jets in September, highest monthly total for year

Boeing delivers 57 jets in September, highest monthly total for year

By Dan Catchpole SEATTLE, Oct 13 (Reuters) - Boeing said on Tuesday that it delivered 57 jets in September, up from 51 in August and 55 a year earlier as it works to ramp up production of its best-selling 737 MAX narrow-body. It was the planemaker's highest monthly total so far this year.

Northrop Grumman Completes Overhaul of B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk Bomber, Enhancing Strategic Capabilities

Northrop Grumman Completes Overhaul of B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk Bomber, Enhancing Strategic Capabilities

Northrop Grumman has successfully completed the scheduled depot maintenance and overhaul of the B-2 Spirit of Kitty Hawk bomber, which has now returned to Whiteman Air Force Base in Missouri. The maintenance, conducted at Air Force Plant 42 in Palmdale, California, involved extensive structural repairs and the restoration of its stealth surfaces. This particular visit also included the replacement of the bomber's hot trailing edge, a critical component designed to withstand extreme thermal and acoustic stress from its four engines. According to Lt. Col. Jeffrey Lembrick of the B-2 Program Office, the return of this aircraft significantly increases the availability within the Air Force's small B-2 fleet. The bomber is now described as restored and mission-ready with "next-gen stealth and enhanced survivability" and is slated for further low-observable and communications upgrades at the 509th Bomb Wing's modification line this month.

Moog Inc. Seeks Senior FPGA Engineering Manager for Space Actuation Systems in Buffalo, NY

Moog Inc. Seeks Senior FPGA Engineering Manager for Space Actuation Systems in Buffalo, NY

Moog Inc. Seeks Senior FPGA Engineering Manager for Space Actuation Systems in Buffalo, NY

Moog Inc. Stock Valuation Under Scrutiny Following Argus Target Cut to $395

Moog Inc. Stock Valuation Under Scrutiny Following Argus Target Cut to $395

Moog Inc. Stock Valuation Under Scrutiny Following Argus Target Cut to $395

Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil New Aerostat-Based Radar System in Washington D.C.

Israel Aerospace Industries to Unveil New Aerostat-Based Radar System in Washington D.C.

Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) is set to introduce a new radar system, POINT@AIR, at the Association of the United States Army (AUSA) annual defense exhibition in Washington, D.C. This system utilizes a tethered balloon, known as an aerostat, to provide military forces with an enhanced view of potential threats from air, sea, or land. Unlike traditional ground-based radars, which can be obstructed by terrain and structures, POINT@AIR's elevated position allows for a broader detection range, particularly for low-flying drones and other aerial threats. Developed by IAI's ELTA Systems division, the technology combines long-range detection with 360-degree coverage, capable of monitoring multiple targets simultaneously and transmitting data to military command-and-control systems. The system is designed for mobility, allowing for relocation as operational needs evolve, and is based on IAI's ELM-2083 radar family, incorporating active electronically scanned array (AESA) technology for electronic beam directio...