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Palantir Shares Trade Near Flat, But Options Markets Point to Wide Expected Swings
Palantir Shares Trade Near Flat, But Options Markets Point to Wide Expected Swings Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has seen its stock move little over the past year, yet the pricing of the shares suggests investors remain braced for significant volatility, according to an analysis published by Trefis this week. The data analytics and software company, […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026GE Aerospace Points to Unchanged 777X Timeline Despite GE9X Engine Seal Matter
GE Aerospace Points to Unchanged 777X Timeline Despite GE9X Engine Seal Matter GE Aerospace has indicated that a mid-seal issue discovered on its GE9X engine will not push back the planned entry into service of the Boeing 777X, according to a Reuters report. The GE9X is the exclusive engine powering the 777X, Boeing’s next-generation widebody […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026GE Aerospace Addresses GE9X Engine Seal Concern as 777X Timeline Holds
GE Aerospace Addresses GE9X Engine Seal Concern as 777X Timeline Holds GE Aerospace told reporters this week that a recently identified issue with a mid-seal component in its GE9X engine will not push back the planned entry into service of Boeing’s 777X widebody aircraft, according to a Reuters report. The company indicated the matter is […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026First two PC-21 trainers touch down in Canada under C$11.2 billion aircrew programme
First two PC-21 trainers touch down in Canada under C$11.2 billion aircrew programme Canada’s Future Aircrew Training (FAcT) programme has reached a visible milestone, with the first two Pilatus PC-21 turboprop trainers arriving in the country following a transatlantic ferry flight from Europe. The Swiss-built aircraft were unveiled in Gatineau, Quebec on 17 September, with […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 17, 2026GE Aerospace Points to No Schedule Impact From GE9X Seal Finding Amid 777X Testing
GE Aerospace Points to No Schedule Impact From GE9X Seal Finding Amid 777X Testing GE Aerospace (GE) has moved to reassure airlines and investors that a recently identified mid-seal issue on its GE9X engine will not push back the planned entry into service of Boeing’s 777X aircraft, according to a company statement reported by MarketScreener. […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir CEO Calls for ‘Reasonable Guidelines’ Around Artificial Intelligence
Palantir CEO Calls for ‘Reasonable Guidelines’ Around Artificial Intelligence Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp said artificial intelligence systems should operate within what he described as “reasonable guidelines,” according to remarks made in a CNBC interview. The comments come as the software company remains one of the most prominent suppliers of data-analytics platforms to government […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Chief Executive Calls for Guardrails Around Artificial Intelligence
Palantir Chief Executive Calls for Guardrails Around Artificial Intelligence Palantir Technologies chief executive Alex Karp said artificial intelligence should operate within what he described as “reasonable guidelines,” according to remarks reported by CNBC. The comments from the head of one of the most prominent software providers to government and defence customers add another corporate voice […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Shares Hover Near Flat as Analyst Commentary Keeps the Stock in Focus
Palantir Shares Hover Near Flat as Analyst Commentary Keeps the Stock in Focus Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) traded essentially unchanged on Thursday, with shares at $170.50, down roughly 0.07% from the previous close of $170.62. The software company, which carries a market capitalization of approximately $439.7 billion, continues to draw outsized attention from market commentators […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 17, 2026HII Adds 10,000 Square Feet of Floor Space Dedicated to Underwater Vehicle Work
HII Adds 10,000 Square Feet of Floor Space Dedicated to Underwater Vehicle Work Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) is expanding one of its facilities by 10,000 square feet to create additional room for work on underwater vehicles, according to an announcement covered by Stock Titan. The expansion gives the shipbuilder more dedicated floor space for unmanned […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Burry’s Notional Put Positions on Nvidia and Palantir Draw Renewed Attention After Fund Closure
Burry’s Notional Put Positions on Nvidia and Palantir Draw Renewed Attention After Fund Closure Investor Michael Burry disclosed put options with a notional value estimated at $1.1 billion against Nvidia and Palantir Technologies shortly before winding down his hedge fund, according to reporting by Currently.com. The disclosure has prompted renewed discussion about positioning among prominent […]
Space & Missile Defence · Sep 17, 2026Satrec Initiative to build 10-centimeter-class optical satellites for Hanwha constellation
PARIS — South Korean company Satrec Initiative is working with parent company Hanwha Aerospace to provide high-resolution Earth imagery for the synthetic-aperture-radar (SAR) constellation announced in July. Satrec Initiative, acquires 25-centimeter optical imagery with SpaceEye-T, launched in 2025. To complement Hanwha’s 64-satellite SAR constellation, designed to provide 30-minute revisit by 2031, Satrec Initiative plans to manufacture and […]
Space & Missile Defence · Sep 17, 2026Simera Sense and IDOM partner to develop and produce xScape350 optical system as demand for high-resolution EO imagery surges
Simera Sense and IDOM will develop and produce the optical system for Simera Sense’s next-generation MultiScape350 imager. The partnership brings together Simera Sense’s extensive expertise in spaceborne imaging payloads with IDOM’s world-renowned proficiency in advanced optical design, opto-mechanical engineering, manufacturing, and qualification. IDOM will lead the development and production of the Optical Front End for […]
Space & Missile Defence · Sep 17, 2026Inside Europe’s push for space autonomy with Josef Aschbacher
[embedded content] In this episode of the podcast, SpaceNews’ Mike Gruss interviews Josef Aschbacher, the director-general of the European Space Agency, at the World Space Business Week conference in Paris. They discuss Europe’s growing push for stronger sovereignty in space and other domains. Aschbacher also shares his views on where Europe is leading in space, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Pomerantz Law Firm Opens Investigation into L3Harris Technologies Over Investor Claims
Pomerantz Law Firm Opens Investigation into L3Harris Technologies Over Investor Claims Pomerantz LLP, a New York-based law firm known for securities litigation, has launched an investigation into L3Harris Technologies (NYSE: LHX) on behalf of investors, according to a notice distributed via PR Newswire. The firm said it is examining potential claims on behalf of shareholders […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026IT Solutions Provider SHI International Weighs In on Dell, Palantir, VMware and AI Vendors in New Interview
IT Solutions Provider SHI International Weighs In on Dell, Palantir, VMware and AI Vendors in New Interview Solution provider SHI International offered its perspective on several prominent technology vendors — including Dell, Palantir Technologies, VMware and OpenAI — in an interview published by CRN, outlining the market trends it sees shaping customer demand across its […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Palantir Draws Renewed Analyst Attention as Stock Trades Near $170
Palantir Draws Renewed Analyst Attention as Stock Trades Near $170 Data analytics software firm Palantir Technologies (PLTR) is back in the spotlight this week after a veteran Wall Street analyst reiterated a call projecting substantial upside for the stock, according to coverage aggregated by Yahoo Finance. The note comes as the company’s shares trade at […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 17, 2026Serff’s OperatorOS Signs Its First Commercial Customer, Built on Palantir Technology
Serff’s OperatorOS Signs Its First Commercial Customer, Built on Palantir Technology Serff (SRFM) has landed its first customer for OperatorOS, a commercial software platform developed on top of Palantir’s technology, marking the company’s move from development into the commercial market. The announcement, covered by Yahoo Finance, signals a milestone for the smaller defence-adjacent firm: transitioning […]
Space & Missile Defence · Sep 17, 2026Icarus Robotics tests Joy in Canada ahead of ISS flight
PARIS — Icarus Robotics, the New York startup developing dexterous mobile robots for space missions, conducted tests of its free-flying platform ahead of a 2027 demonstration on the International Space Station. “We had to work with [Canadian astronaut] Chris Hadfield to get a capability to do testing,” Ethan Barajas, Icarus CEO and co-founder, told SpaceNews […]
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