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Unintentional go-around switch activation triggered ANA 787-9 tail-strike in Houston, NTSB finds
Unintentional go-around switch activation triggered ANA 787-9 tail-strike in Houston, NTSB finds A tail-strike involving an All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-9 at Houston earlier this year was caused by the captain inadvertently pressing the take-off/go-around (TOGA) switch during landing, according to findings by the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), the US accident investigation agency. The […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Palantir Touts New Partnership Aimed at Data Sovereignty, CEO Says
Palantir Touts New Partnership Aimed at Data Sovereignty, CEO Says Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) has added a new partner intended to strengthen data sovereignty capabilities, according to comments from the company’s chief executive reported this week. Data sovereignty — the principle that data remains subject to the laws and governance of the country where it […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Palantir Shifts the Spotlight to a Different Performance Metric
Palantir Shifts the Spotlight to a Different Performance Metric Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) has adjusted the headline figure it emphasizes when presenting its results to investors, a move reported by Yahoo Finance that has drawn attention to how the software company frames its financial performance. Companies frequently refine which metrics they highlight as their business […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 9, 2026Honeywell Aerospace CEO says firm acted “too late” on supplier strain that forced guidance cut
Honeywell Aerospace CEO says firm acted “too late” on supplier strain that forced guidance cut Honeywell Aerospace chief executive Jim Currier has acknowledged that the company moved too slowly to address supplier bottlenecks as demand surged after the pandemic, comments that shed light on why the newly independent aerospace group scaled back its 2026 financial […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris Lands $4.7 Billion Award to Expand PAC-3 Missile Output
L3Harris Lands $4.7 Billion Award to Expand PAC-3 Missile Output L3Harris Technologies has received a contract valued at approximately $4.7 billion from the U.S. Army to increase production of the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 Missile Segment Enhancement (PAC-3 MSE), the interceptor used in Patriot air and missile defence batteries. The award underscores sustained government demand for […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Two Routes to Orbit: How L3Harris and AST SpaceMobile Offer Different Space Plays
Two Routes to Orbit: How L3Harris and AST SpaceMobile Offer Different Space Plays A recent market commentary circulating via Yahoo Finance asks which company represents the “better” space stock: AST SpaceMobile, the satellite-to-mobile connectivity upstart, or L3Harris Technologies, the established aerospace and defence contractor. The comparison highlights two very different ways for investors to gain […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 9, 2026Dresden-based EFW lands direct maintenance role on German army’s NH90 fleet
Dresden-based EFW lands direct maintenance role on German army’s NH90 fleet EFW, the Dresden-headquartered maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist, has been awarded a seven-year contract to support the NH90 transport helicopters flown by the German army. The agreement covers scheduled inspections, component repairs and potential upgrades, with all work carried out at the company’s […]
Naval & Maritime · Sep 9, 2026Huntington Ingalls’ Virginia Shipbuilding Footprint Draws Spotlight in VEDP Feature
Huntington Ingalls’ Virginia Shipbuilding Footprint Draws Spotlight in VEDP Feature The Virginia Economic Development Partnership (VEDP) has published a feature on Huntington Ingalls Industries (HII) and its long-standing manufacturing presence in Virginia, underscoring the state’s role as a hub for American military shipbuilding. HII is the parent of two major Virginia shipyards: Newport News Shipbuilding, […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Ark Invest Trims Palantir and AMD Stakes While Adding Robinhood and Cerebras to Portfolios
Ark Invest Trims Palantir and AMD Stakes While Adding Robinhood and Cerebras to Portfolios Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest reported a series of portfolio adjustments that included reducing its positions in Palantir Technologies Inc. (PLTR) and Advanced Micro Devices while initiating or expanding holdings in Robinhood and AI chipmaker Cerebras, according to the firm’s latest disclosed […]
Air & Aerospace · Sep 9, 2026Tanker Strikes Escalate in Gulf as Iran and US Trade Largest Wave of Maritime Attacks Since War Began
Tanker Strikes Escalate in Gulf as Iran and US Trade Largest Wave of Maritime Attacks Since War Began Iran and the United States exchanged their most extensive declared round of attacks on commercial shipping of the six-month-old conflict, according to statements from both governments on Wednesday. Iran said it had struck 10 vessels near the […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris Prepares Counter-Drone System Deliveries for the U.S. Navy
L3Harris Prepares Counter-Drone System Deliveries for the U.S. Navy L3Harris Technologies has announced that it will deliver counter-drone systems to the U.S. Navy, according to a report from Military Embedded Systems. The news adds to a growing portfolio of counter-unmanned aircraft system (counter-UAS, or C-UAS) work across the defence industry, as navies and other services […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris Lands PAC-3 Work as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Investor Attention
L3Harris Lands PAC-3 Work as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Investor Attention L3Harris Technologies has received an award tied to the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) program, a Lockheed Martin-led air and missile defence effort, according to a report from The Globe and Mail. The development puts a fresh spotlight on the company’s Missile Solutions segment, which […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris Lands Role on PAC-3 Programme as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Focus
L3Harris Lands Role on PAC-3 Programme as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Focus L3Harris Technologies has secured a position on the Patriot Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) programme, a development that places the company’s missile-related operations in the spotlight. The PAC-3 is Lockheed Martin’s interceptor used with the Patriot air and missile defence system, and supplier awards tied […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris Lands PAC-3 Work as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Investor Attention
L3Harris Lands PAC-3 Work as Missile Solutions Segment Draws Investor Attention L3Harris Technologies has received an award related to the PAC-3 (Patriot Advanced Capability-3) missile program, a development that highlights the company’s growing footprint in the missile solutions space, according to a report from The Globe and Mail. The PAC-3 program, associated with Lockheed Martin’s […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Ark Invest Shifts Holdings Between Palantir and Rocket Lab in Latest Portfolio Moves
Ark Invest Shifts Holdings Between Palantir and Rocket Lab in Latest Portfolio Moves Cathie Wood’s Ark Invest has reallocated positions across its exchange-traded funds, trimming exposure to Palantir Technologies while adding to Rocket Lab, according to the firm’s daily trade disclosures, as reported by Yahoo Finance. Palantir Technologies (PLTR), the data analytics and software platform […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Picked by US Navy for Counter-Drone Role in Coastal Waters
L3Harris’ VAMPIRE System Picked by US Navy for Counter-Drone Role in Coastal Waters The US Navy has chosen L3Harris Technologies’ VAMPIRE system to address the growing challenge of unmanned aerial threats in littoral environments, according to a report by Naval News. The selection underscores how drone defense has moved from a niche requirement to a […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Palantir Shares Trail the Market as Trading Session Closes Lower
Palantir Shares Trail the Market as Trading Session Closes Lower Palantir Technologies Inc. (NASDAQ: PLTR) closed the latest session down 2.37%, finishing at $170.30 after opening from a prior close of $174.43. The decline outpaced the broader market’s move for the day, drawing attention from investors tracking the data-analytics firm that has been among the […]
C4ISR & Cyber · Sep 9, 2026Anduril doubles down on Poland with autonomous aircraft pitch for F-35, Apache
KIELCE, Poland — U.S. defense-technology company Anduril Industries has teamed up with Poland’s state-run defense giant PGZ for local assembly and production of the surface-launched Barracuda-500M cruise missile. Pending ongoing negotiations with the Polish Ministry of National Defence, the producer is also pitching its Fury autonomous combat aircraft and the Thunder autonomous attack rotorcraft to […]
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