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Italy to spotlight defense ties with Nigeria at AFRIDEX 2026
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Italy’s official delegation and Leonardo will take part in AFRIDEX in Lagos from Oct. 26-29, 2026, as Nigeria advances aircraft deliveries, training and long-term support tied to major Leonardo programs.
Christian Briggs spotlights China risks in quantum, drones and minerals
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A new episode of On The Record with Christian Briggs argues that China’s progress in quantum computing, autonomous systems and critical-mineral supply chains could create new pressure points for U.S. cybersecurity, defense planning and financial…
Meteomatics unveils Strato drone that reaches the stratosphere
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Meteomatics said its new Strato drone has reached 34,245 feet, making it the first multicopter to collect atmospheric data from the lower atmosphere into the stratosphere at any location and time.
SPA wins $126M Navy special warfare support contract
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Systems Planning & Analysis won a $126 million contract from Naval Sea Systems Command to support the Naval Special Warfare Program Office and related Navy expeditionary programs.
Nellis renews UNIFY.C2 counter-drone contract after year-long trial
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Nellis Air Force Base has renewed its UNIFY.C2 contract after a year-long evaluation, extending use of the counter-small unmanned aircraft systems platform across Nellis, Creech and the Nevada Test and Training Range.
Jacobs leader Sarah Fowlkes spotlights federal growth in defense and infrastructure
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Sarah Fowlkes, a federal business development and client relationship leader at Jacobs, is being highlighted for her work supporting U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force programs and for her leadership in the SAME San Antonio Post. Her path from field…
Vigilant Aerospace lands Fast Company tech honor for drone safety system
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Vigilant Aerospace Systems was named one of Fast Company’s top four Robotics and Automation companies in its 2026 Next Big Things in Tech awards.
Review finds military experience is rarely named in job qualifications
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A Sergeant TAP review of 100 public job postings in 10 military-heavy U.S. markets found only six that explicitly recognized military experience in qualification language.
Military aircraft oxygen systems market seen rising to $2.46B by 2030
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The military aircraft oxygen systems market is projected to grow from $1.75 billion in 2025 to $1.88 billion in 2026, driven by defense modernization, pilot safety needs and higher military aircraft procurement.
Military aerospace coatings market set for steady growth through 2030
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The military aerospace coatings market is projected to rise from $3.39 billion in 2025 to $4.51 billion in 2030, driven by defense spending, aircraft modernization and UAV production.
Military aerial refueling tanker market seen reaching $8.07 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the military aerial refueling tanker market is set to grow from $5.85 billion in 2026 to $8.07 billion by 2030, driven by modernization programs, longer-range missions and new refueling technologies.
Celebriffy Technologies gets federal contractor approval
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Celebriffy Technologies Inc. says it has been approved and certified to do business with U.S. federal agencies, with ACTIVE status in SAM.gov effective Oct. 5, 2026. The Florida software company says the designation could open government…
Tsecond BRYCK Micro-R wins Army predictive sustainment role
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Tsecond said its BRYCK Micro-R rugged edge AI device was selected through Redhorse Corporation for a U.S. Army predictive sustainment prototype supporting the 1st Cavalry Division.
MALE drone market seen reaching $46.99B by 2030
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The medium altitude long endurance drone market is projected to rise from $34.38 billion in 2026 to $46.99 billion by 2030, driven by defense spending, AI-enabled autonomy and broader unmanned surveillance use. North America led the market in…
American Microwave wins naval air and missile defense contract
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American Microwave, an Ironwave Technologies company, landed a multi-million dollar contract from a major defense prime contractor to supply power dividers for a naval air and missile defense program.
Bodkin Design wins Navy SBIR to build compact hyperspectral camera
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Bodkin Design & Engineering has been selected for a U.S. Navy SBIR contract to develop a battery-operated MWIR hyperspectral video camera for naval reconnaissance.
Oregon UAS Accelerator to host 17-startup investor showcase in Portland
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The Oregon UAS Accelerator will bring 17 autonomy, counter-UAS and defense-tech startups to Portland on Nov. 13 for a one-day investor and partner event at Big Pink, with live and livestreamed pitch sessions.
NPS uses JIFX to fast-track defense tech from drones to energy systems
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The Naval Postgraduate School’s JIFX experimentation program is accelerating development of drones, AI tools, energy systems and counter-drone defenses at Camp Roberts in Monterey County.
Fixed-wing hybrid VTOL drone market seen reaching $4.76 billion by 2030
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The market for fixed-wing hybrid vertical take-off and landing drones is projected to grow from $1.55 billion in 2025 to $4.76 billion by 2030, driven by defense, logistics, inspection and agriculture use cases.
enQase names Brian Scott defense and national security advisor
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enQase has appointed former White House cyber official and U.S. Navy Captain Brian Scott as its Defense and National Security Advisor.
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