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Space’s growing billion-dollar club
SpaceX may have left the unicorn club with its IPO this summer, but the ranks of private space firms valued at $1 billion or more continue to swell as the maturing industry attracts a broader mix of deep-pocketed investors. SpaceNews has mapped this billion-dollar club as it expands from launch and satellite broadband into Earth […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Report: Nvidia and Palantir Scale Back Use of OpenAI and Anthropic AI Models
Report: Nvidia and Palantir Scale Back Use of OpenAI and Anthropic AI Models A recent report from TipRanks describes large technology companies “hitting the brakes” on third-party artificial intelligence models, with Nvidia and Palantir Technologies among the firms scaling back their reliance on models developed by OpenAI and Anthropic. The report characterises this as a […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Palantir and Nvidia Reportedly Restrict AI Model Use Amid Data-Security Concerns
Palantir and Nvidia Reportedly Restrict AI Model Use Amid Data-Security Concerns Palantir Technologies (PLTR) and Nvidia have moved to limit how their staff and systems use certain external artificial intelligence models, according to a report from The Information cited by Yahoo Finance. The reported restrictions stem from concerns that sensitive data could be exposed when […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026L3Harris Lands $60 Million Air Force Award for C-HOBS Proximity Sensor Work
L3Harris Lands $60 Million Air Force Award for C-HOBS Proximity Sensor Work L3Harris Technologies has been awarded a $60 million contract by the U.S. Air Force for its C-HOBS proximity sensors, according to an announcement covered by TradingView. Proximity sensors of this type are used to detect nearby objects and distances, supporting safety and timing […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026L3Harris Lands $4.7 Billion Award Tied to Patriot Interceptor Output
L3Harris Lands $4.7 Billion Award Tied to Patriot Interceptor Output L3Harris Technologies has received a contract award valued at $4.7 billion connected to expanded production of interceptors used with the Patriot air defense system, according to a report from Defense News. The agreement positions the company as a significant contributor to the manufacturing supply chain […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026L3Harris Moves Forward on Proximity Sensor Production for US Air Force Program
L3Harris Moves Forward on Proximity Sensor Production for US Air Force Program L3Harris Technologies (LHX) says it is advancing production of proximity sensors supplied to the US Air Force, a development that underscores the company’s role as a components and systems provider across US defence platforms. Proximity sensors are devices that detect the presence or […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Palantir Draws Attention After Report of Unusual Software Request From US Military Leader
Palantir Draws Attention After Report of Unusual Software Request From US Military Leader A recent report from geekspin.co describes an unusual anecdote involving Palantir Technologies Inc. and a US general who, according to the story, asked the software company to build what was described as an “alien machine.” The colorful phrasing has drawn attention online, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026L3Harris Advances Plans to Manufacture WIDMO Radios in Poland
L3Harris Advances Plans to Manufacture WIDMO Radios in Poland L3Harris Technologies is moving forward with efforts to establish production of its WIDMO tactical radio in Poland, a step that would localize manufacturing of the communications equipment for Polish customers. The development, reported by The Defense Post, signals continued progress in the company’s push to deepen […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Data Handling Concerns Reportedly Lead Palantir and Booz Allen to Limit Anthropic Model Usage
Data Handling Concerns Reportedly Lead Palantir and Booz Allen to Limit Anthropic Model Usage Several prominent government technology contractors, including Palantir Technologies and Booz Allen Hamilton, have moved to restrict how employees use Anthropic’s Claude AI models, according to a report from The Information. The restrictions stem from concerns about how the AI company handles […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 14, 2026China Revises National Defense Mobilization Law, Expanding Wartime Access to Civilian Resources
China Revises National Defense Mobilization Law, Expanding Wartime Access to Civilian Resources China’s legislature has approved a sweeping update to its National Defense Mobilization Law, set to take effect Oct. 1, that formally allows the state to redirect economic and social resources toward defense when sovereignty, territorial integrity or development interests are deemed under threat, […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 14, 2026Amazon pauses 21 Air flying after fatal Miami 767 runway overrun
Amazon pauses 21 Air flying after fatal Miami 767 runway overrun Amazon has suspended its cargo operations with 21 Air, the carrier whose Boeing 767-300 freighter overran a runway at Miami on 6 September in an accident that killed five people. The aircraft, which carried Prime Air branding and was flying on the retailer’s behalf, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Palantir Ties Up with Nebius in New Strategic Alliance
Palantir Ties Up with Nebius in New Strategic Alliance Data-analytics firm Palantir Technologies and Nebius Group — the Amsterdam-listed company that formerly housed Russian search giant Yandex before its divestment — have announced a strategic partnership, according to a joint release reported by Militarnyi. The two companies did not disclose financial terms of the arrangement. […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 14, 2026Palantir’s Foundry Platform Tapped in NVIDIA’s Supply Chain Operations, Report Says
Palantir’s Foundry Platform Tapped in NVIDIA’s Supply Chain Operations, Report Says Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) is playing a role in NVIDIA’s supply chain planning, according to a report by AI News, with the software company’s Foundry platform working alongside NVIDIA’s own cuOpt optimization engine to help the chipmaker allocate resources across its manufacturing and logistics […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 13, 2026Huntington Ingalls Shares Slip as Trading Session Opens
Huntington Ingalls Shares Slip as Trading Session Opens Shares of Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) came under modest pressure in the latest trading session, with the stock changing hands at $282.19, down 1.9% from the prior close of $287.67. The move came amid broader attention on the shipbuilder’s stock ahead of the market open, following reports […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 13, 2026L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Tapped by US Navy for Counter-Drone Role in Littoral Waters
L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Tapped by US Navy for Counter-Drone Role in Littoral Waters The US Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies’ VAMPIRE system to address unmanned aerial threats in littoral environments, according to a report by Aero-News.net. The selection underscores how quickly counter-drone technology has moved from a niche requirement to a core naval procurement priority. […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 13, 2026Investor Michael Burry Reportedly Exits Nvidia and Palantir Put Positions in New Regulatory Filing
Investor Michael Burry Reportedly Exits Nvidia and Palantir Put Positions in New Regulatory Filing Investor Michael Burry, best known for his public warnings about elevated valuations in technology stocks, has reportedly closed out put option positions tied to chipmaker Nvidia and data analytics firm Palantir Technologies, according to a report by TradingView citing recent disclosure […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 13, 2026L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Tapped by Navy for Coastal Counter-Drone Role
L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Tapped by Navy for Coastal Counter-Drone Role The U.S. Navy has selected L3Harris Technologies’ VAMPIRE counter-unmanned aircraft system for littoral defence applications, according to a report by Aero-News.net, adding a maritime dimension to a platform that has already drawn international attention. VAMPIRE — short for Vehicle-Agnostic Modular Palletized ISR Rocket Equipment — […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 13, 2026GE Aerospace Addresses a Key Certification Hurdle on the Boeing 777X Engine Program
GE Aerospace Addresses a Key Certification Hurdle on the Boeing 777X Engine Program GE Aerospace has resolved a longstanding engineering issue on the engine that will power Boeing’s 777X widebody family, according to a report by Simple Flying. The redesign, described in the report as a single targeted change, addresses what had been the most […]
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