Finland has begun its F-35 transition at Rovaniemi, linking the new fighter to NATO integration, Arctic defense and the phased retirement of the F/A-18.

Nokia and ICEYE will develop sovereign LEO satellite communications for governments and defense, with first satellites planned for launch in 2028.

SpaceX launched Crew-13 to the ISS on Oct. 1, extending NASA's commercial crew operations and reinforcing U.S. access to low Earth orbit.

Boeing receives a $2.38 billion U.S. Air Force contract for 22 F-15EX fighters, bringing the total under contract to 120 aircraft.

Captain Smit Machchhar was stabbed during a cockpit attack on Flydubai FZ1073. The aircraft diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency descent.

Hegseth has ordered work toward a new Autonomous Warfare Command, using Project Agincourt to accelerate U.S. drone procurement, testing and fielding.

MSI Defence Systems received a $197 million U.S. Navy contract for MK88 MOD4 gun mounts, MK48 MOD2 sights, hardware and spares.

Northrop Grumman is using robotics and AI to accelerate F-35 avionics production, shorten assembly time and expand automated quality checks.

The Navy awards a $9 billion NAVFAC Northwest IDIQ contract for military construction, including a $76.161 million Naval Base Kitsap project.

Raytheon receives a $20.7 billion AMRAAM multi-year contract supporting annual production of at least 1,900 missiles for U.S. and allied forces.

GenAI.mil has reached 1.7 million users as the War Department expands Gemini, Grok and ChatGPT across military and administrative workflows.

Hegseth unveils six initiatives at Quantico, including a new Autonomous Warfare Command, Project Meridian, FORTRESS America and a new military base plan.