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Law Firm Opens Investigation into L3Harris Technologies Over Potential Investor Claims
Law Firm Opens Investigation into L3Harris Technologies Over Potential Investor Claims Edelson Lechtzin LLP, a law firm focused on shareholder matters, has launched an investigation into L3Harris Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: LHX), according to an announcement distributed via PR Newswire. The firm is seeking contact from investors who experienced significant losses in the defence contractor’s stock, […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 17, 2026Huntington Ingalls Lands Pentagon Award for Long Lead Materials with Work Extending to 2039
Huntington Ingalls Lands Pentagon Award for Long Lead Materials with Work Extending to 2039 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has secured a new contract award from the Pentagon covering long lead materials, with the associated work timeline stretching out to 2039. The award underscores the extended procurement cycles that define military shipbuilding, where components such as […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Shares Edge Lower as Software Name Holds Near Recent Levels in Mixed Session
Palantir Shares Edge Lower as Software Name Holds Near Recent Levels in Mixed Session Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) traded marginally lower in Thursday’s session, with shares changing hands at $170.50, down roughly 0.07% from the prior close of $170.62. The move kept the Denver-headquartered software firm essentially flat as broader market sentiment remained cautious. Palantir, […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 17, 2026Huntington Ingalls Lands Pentagon Award for Submarine Long-Lead Materials Through 2039
Huntington Ingalls Lands Pentagon Award for Submarine Long-Lead Materials Through 2039 Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) has secured a Pentagon contract covering long-lead procurement of materials for naval shipbuilding work that extends to 2039, according to a report by Yahoo Finance. Long-lead materials are components with extended manufacturing timelines—such as forgings and heavy structural items—that the […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026L3Harris Shares Slip in Early Trading After Modest Prior-Session Gain
L3Harris Shares Slip in Early Trading After Modest Prior-Session Gain Shares of L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) were down 1.26% in trading on Friday, changing hands at $252.52 after closing the prior session at $255.74. The decline follows a session in which the stock managed a modest 0.5% gain, according to a report from ad-hoc-news.de. The […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Karp’s AI Commentary Puts Palantir Back in the Political Spotlight
Karp’s AI Commentary Puts Palantir Back in the Political Spotlight A recent Wall Street Journal feature spotlighting Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp has renewed attention on how artificial intelligence is reshaping political debate — a theme that has followed the software company throughout its rise in both commercial and government markets. Karp, who co-founded […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026GE9X mid-seal fix emerges as gating item for Boeing 777-9 ETOPS certification
GE9X mid-seal fix emerges as gating item for Boeing 777-9 ETOPS certification A durability issue with the mid-seal component in GE Aerospace’s GE9X turbofan is holding up Boeing’s extended-range certification path for the 777-9, according to comments from both companies at a Morgan Stanley investor conference in mid-September. Boeing chief executive Kelly Ortberg told investors […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir’s String of AI Partnerships Draws Scrutiny on Valuation Questions
Palantir’s String of AI Partnerships Draws Scrutiny on Valuation Questions Palantir Technologies (PLTR) continues to attract attention for its rapid pace of artificial intelligence-related deal announcements, but the company’s valuation remains a point of debate among market commentators, according to recent coverage from Yahoo Finance. The Denver-headquartered software firm has been among the most prominent […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026GE Aerospace: GE9X Seal Issue Won’t Push Back 777X Timeline
GE Aerospace: GE9X Seal Issue Won’t Push Back 777X Timeline GE Aerospace moved to reassure investors that a mid-seal durability issue discovered on its GE9X engine will not affect the planned entry into service of Boeing’s 777X widebody, according to comments reported by Seeking Alpha. The statement comes as the 777X programme continues working toward […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 17, 2026Huntington Ingalls Industries Draws Attention With Unmanned Systems and Army Contract Momentum
Huntington Ingalls Industries Draws Attention With Unmanned Systems and Army Contract Momentum Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII), the largest military shipbuilder in the United States, has been the subject of renewed analyst commentary following a series of contract wins in the unmanned systems domain and in support of U.S. Army programs. The commentary, published by Simply […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Expands Commercial Footprint as Chipotle Trials Food Safety Software
Palantir Expands Commercial Footprint as Chipotle Trials Food Safety Software Palantir Technologies has landed an unusual pilot in the food industry: restaurant chain Chipotle is testing a food safety platform built with the software firm’s technology, according to a report by Nation’s Restaurant News. The arrangement marks a notable crossover for a company best known […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026L3Harris Targets NSA Accreditation for RASOR Hybrid Satellite Communications System in Early 2027
L3Harris Targets NSA Accreditation for RASOR Hybrid Satellite Communications System in Early 2027 L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is developing a hybrid satellite communications platform designed to keep U.S. military data flowing even when individual satellite links are disrupted, with an eye toward National Security Agency (NSA) approval in early 2027, according to a recent report. The […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Adds Former UK Labour Figure to Ranks as NHS Contract Remains Unresolved
Palantir Adds Former UK Labour Figure to Ranks as NHS Contract Remains Unresolved Palantir Technologies has brought on a veteran of the UK Labour Party, according to a report by Bloomberg, a personnel move that lands while the software company’s high-profile data contract with Britain’s National Health Service (NHS) — the UK’s publicly funded health […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Air Force contemplates unmanned tankers
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md.—With an eye on the Navy’s progress toward an unmanned aerial tanker, Air Force planners are asking questions about their own future tanker fleet. “Thinking beyond the current KC-46 buy and the program extension. Whatever that next tanker looks like—our advanced tanker system—it’s got to be connected. It’s got to be able to […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir CEO Alex Karp Wades Deeper Into the AI Accountability Debate
Palantir CEO Alex Karp Wades Deeper Into the AI Accountability Debate Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp has added his voice to a growing industry argument over who bears responsibility when artificial intelligence systems go wrong, telling an audience that individuals and companies should be “liable for their own actions” in the deployment of AI […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir and Rocket Lab Gain Ground in Latest Defence Sector Power Ranking
Palantir and Rocket Lab Gain Ground in Latest Defence Sector Power Ranking Palantir Technologies and Rocket Lab have both moved higher in a widely followed power ranking of defence and aerospace stocks, according to coverage carried by Yahoo Finance, a sign of continued investor attention on companies straddling the commercial space and government technology markets. […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Extends Its Commercial Reach with Chipotle Engagement
Palantir Extends Its Commercial Reach with Chipotle Engagement Palantir Technologies, the data analytics software company best known for its work with government and defence clients, has drawn attention after reports that restaurant chain Chipotle is working with the firm — a reminder that the company’s commercial business now stands alongside its intelligence-sector roots. Palantir, which […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir’s Karp Puts Accountability Debate at Center of AI Discussion
Palantir’s Karp Puts Accountability Debate at Center of AI Discussion Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp is wading into one of the technology sector’s most contentious conversations, arguing that artificial intelligence companies should bear responsibility for their own actions rather than deflecting it elsewhere, according to comments reported by Bloomberg. The remarks, covered widely across […]
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