Space

WASHINGTON - The National Reconnaissance Office is strengthening its commercial partnerships while fundamentally reshaping how it acquires intelligence data from the private sector. The agency announced contract extensions for four leading Earth observation providers and unveiled plans for a new acquisition framework designed to offer greater stability and longer-term funding opportunities. The NRO’s Commercial Systems Program Office awarded a 23-month extension to HawkEye 360 for radio frequency geolocation capabilities and 15.5-month extensions to Capella Space, ICEYE US, and Umbra for synthetic aperture radar data services. While contract values remain classified, these extensions underscore the NRO’s continued reliance on commercial capabilities to augment its classified satellite constellation.

Lockheed Martin has opened a new Hypersonics System Integration Lab (SIL) at its Huntsville, Alabama, campus, marking a significant expansion of the company’s hypersonic defense capabilities. The 17,000-square-foot facility, representing a $17. The state-of-the-art lab consolidates advanced test equipment, high-fidelity simulation environments, and system-level integration spaces under one roof. Rather than serving production functions, the SIL is purpose-built to support verification and readiness activities, enabling faster development cycles and more efficient engineering workflows.

Hypersonic Propulsion Revolution: How Storable Liquid Engines Close the U.S. Technology Gap The United States faces a critical capability gap in hypersonic weapons development compared to Russia and C...

WASHINGTON—The Missile Defense Agency has announced the selection of 1,014 qualifying offerors from 2,463 proposals for the Golden Dome contracting vehicle, marking a significant milestone in the Pent...

The aviation industry’s global calendar for 2026 reflects the sector’s dynamic evolution, with major conferences and airshows scheduled across every continent. These events serve as critical touchpoints for commercial, military, and general aviation stakeholders to showcase innovations, negotiate contracts, and shape industry direction. The year kicks off with Singapore Airshow 2026 (February 3-6), one of Asia’s premier aviation events. Held biennially at Changi Exhibition Centre, the show will feature large indoor exhibits, static aircraft displays, and flying demonstrations. Key forums will address sustainability, advanced air mobility, and emerging defense technologies—topics increasingly central to industry strategy.