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L3Harris Shares Slip Ahead of the Opening Bell After Prior-Session Decline
L3Harris Shares Slip Ahead of the Opening Bell After Prior-Session Decline L3Harris Technologies (LHX) was set to enter Thursday’s trading session on the back foot, with the stock having shed 1.38% in its most recent completed session, according to market data tracked by AD HOC NEWS. The defence prime’s shares were last indicated at $252.52, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Aselsan puts electronic warfare and radar imaging through live trials on Bayraktar TB2
Aselsan puts electronic warfare and radar imaging through live trials on Bayraktar TB2 Turkish defence electronics group Aselsan has run a live demonstration showing electronic warfare (EW) and intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance (ISR) payloads working together aboard a single Bayraktar TB2 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV). The trials, staged in Konya province, were observed by more […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir’s Karp Floats Government Liability Backstop for AI — With a Wry “Nationalise Us”
Palantir’s Karp Floats Government Liability Backstop for AI — With a Wry “Nationalise Us” Palantir Technologies (PLTR) chief executive Alex Karp has entered the growing debate over who bears legal responsibility when artificial intelligence systems go wrong, arguing that AI firms face a liability question that may ultimately require government involvement — and jokingly inviting […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026L3Harris Points to Navy Agreement as Effort to Expand Missile Supply Base
L3Harris Points to Navy Agreement as Effort to Expand Missile Supply Base L3Harris Technologies has characterized a recent agreement with the U.S. Navy as an initiative aimed at strengthening the supply of missiles, according to a report by Law360. The company, one of the larger players in the aerospace and defence sector, framed the arrangement […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Trump floats ‘AI Force’ to boost industry
President Donald Trump said over the weekend that he plans to create an “AI Force” and appoint a czar to boost artificial-intelligence companies. “We will not in any way hinder or stifle the Growth of this incredible Industry. Rather, we will cherish it, help it, and watch over it, as it grows! However, we will […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir in Focus as Analyst Commentary Highlights “Sovereign AI” Momentum
Palantir in Focus as Analyst Commentary Highlights “Sovereign AI” Momentum A recent TipRanks analysis argues that Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is well positioned to benefit from the growing adoption of “sovereign AI” — the trend of governments seeking to run artificial intelligence workloads on domestic infrastructure under their own control. The commentary suggests governments, including […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 21, 2026HII Shares Slip as Traders Weigh Price-Sensitive Positioning Around the Shipbuilder
HII Shares Slip as Traders Weigh Price-Sensitive Positioning Around the Shipbuilder Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) saw its stock decline roughly 1.9% in Monday trading, closing near $282.19 after a prior finish of $287.67, according to live market data. The move leaves the military shipbuilder with a market capitalization of approximately $11.46 billion, placing it among […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 21, 2026National Presto’s ROMULUS 151 Unmanned Aircraft Program Reaches Construction Milestone
National Presto’s ROMULUS 151 Unmanned Aircraft Program Reaches Construction Milestone National Presto Industries (NYSE: NPK) has reached a construction milestone on its ROMULUS 151 unmanned aircraft system, according to a report from The National Interest. The development marks a step forward for the company’s defense segment, which sits alongside its better-known housewares and small appliance […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir’s Karp Floats a Different Path for AI Leaders: Deep Government Ties Over Public Markets
Palantir’s Karp Floats a Different Path for AI Leaders: Deep Government Ties Over Public Markets Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) chief executive Alex Karp has suggested that some of the most prominent names in artificial intelligence may choose never to pursue a traditional public listing, according to remarks reported by Yahoo Finance. Rather than racing toward […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir’s Public Profile Grows as Co-Founder Peter Thiel Draws Renewed Media Attention
Palantir’s Public Profile Grows as Co-Founder Peter Thiel Draws Renewed Media Attention Peter Thiel, the venture capitalist and co-founder of data-analytics firm Palantir Technologies, is once again the subject of prominent media coverage, with Deutsche Welle publishing a wide-ranging profile examining his influence in technology, politics, and defence-adjacent industries. The piece, which touches on everything […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 21, 2026Huntington Ingalls Wins Partial Dismissal of 401(k) Fee and Forfeiture Lawsuit
Huntington Ingalls Wins Partial Dismissal of 401(k) Fee and Forfeiture Lawsuit A federal judge has pared back a retirement-plan lawsuit against Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), according to Bloomberg Law, handing the shipbuilder a partial win in litigation that alleged excessive fees and improper handling of forfeitures in its employee 401(k) plan. The case is part […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026L3Harris Lands U.S. Navy Work Covering Submarine Mast Systems
L3Harris Lands U.S. Navy Work Covering Submarine Mast Systems L3Harris Technologies has secured a U.S. Navy contract to supply low-profile masts for the service’s Virginia-class attack submarines and the forthcoming Columbia-class ballistic missile submarines, according to a report by Ocean News & Technology. The award places the Melbourne, Florida-based contractor further into the naval subsystems […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026L3Harris Lands $139 Million U.S. Navy Contract Award
L3Harris Lands $139 Million U.S. Navy Contract Award L3Harris Technologies has received a $139 million contract from the U.S. Navy, according to a release circulated via TradingView. The award adds to the Florida-headquartered defence contractor’s book of naval-related government business, though the release did not detail specific deliverables or timing. L3Harris (LHX) is one of […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir’s Karp Suggests AI Safety Testing Talks, Questions Public Listing Path for Frontier Labs
Palantir’s Karp Suggests AI Safety Testing Talks, Questions Public Listing Path for Frontier Labs Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp has surfaced in recent commentary discussing two of the most closely watched themes in artificial intelligence: reciprocal safety evaluations between leading AI developers, and whether some of the sector’s most prominent companies may choose to […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir’s UK Policing Software Trial Ends as Five Forces Step Away
Palantir’s UK Policing Software Trial Ends as Five Forces Step Away A data-analytics project involving Palantir Technologies and five United Kingdom police forces has concluded after roughly two years, according to a Financial Times report. The end of the engagement marks a notable development for the US software company’s public-sector footprint in Britain, where it […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026Palantir CEO Points to Acquisitions, Not IPOs, as Likely Path for AI Startups
Palantir CEO Points to Acquisitions, Not IPOs, as Likely Path for AI Startups Palantir Technologies (PLTR) chief executive Alex Karp has suggested that the most probable endgame for many artificial intelligence labs is not an initial public offering, but absorption by larger companies, according to remarks reported by NDTV. The comments come at a moment […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 21, 2026Tyre failure preceded medical jet’s Las Vegas runway excursion, NTSB says
Tyre failure preceded medical jet’s Las Vegas runway excursion, NTSB says A Canadian-registered air ambulance jet veered off a Las Vegas runway in late August after a tyre burst during its takeoff roll, according to preliminary findings from the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US agency responsible for investigating civil aviation accidents. The aircraft, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 21, 2026L3Harris Lands Multi-Year Agreement With Naval Air Warfare Center
L3Harris Lands Multi-Year Agreement With Naval Air Warfare Center L3Harris Technologies has secured a multi-year agreement with the U.S. Navy’s Naval Air Warfare Center (NAWC), the organization responsible for research, development, testing and support of naval aviation systems. The announcement gives the defence prime a sustained revenue pipeline in the naval aviation domain, though the […]
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