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Hydrosat Selected for NOAA's Ten-Year Environmental Monitoring Contract Vehicle
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Hydrosat Selected for NOAA's Ten-Year Environmental Monitoring Contract Vehicle

September 24, 2026 9:00 AM

Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, today announced its selection under the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Space-Based Environmental Monitoring Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (SBEM IDIQ) contract. The selection positions Hydrosat to bring its high-resolution multispectral and thermal imagery and AI-driven intelligence to a broader range of NOAA forecasting,...

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Detroit Defense Announced Its Acquisition of Athenix Solutions Group
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Detroit Defense Announced Its Acquisition of Athenix Solutions Group

September 24, 2026 6:30 AM

Detroit Defense announced today its acquisition of Athenix Solutions Group, bringing together two national security mission-focused organizations to deliver expanded, end-to-end advanced systems integration and technology development capabilities for the nation's most critical defense and intelligence requirements. This acquisition strengthens Detroit Defense's ability to deliver integrated, mission-ready capability across the full operational...

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Vietnam Airlines Partners with Visa and AWS to Advance Digital Transformation and AI
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Vietnam Airlines Partners with Visa and AWS to Advance Digital Transformation and AI

September 24, 2026 5:51 AM

During the visit to the United States by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam's Central Committee and President To Lam, accompanied by a high-level Vietnamese delegation, Vietnam Airlines exchanged signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoUs) with Visa and Amazon Web Services (AWS) to strengthen cooperation in payments, travel, technology and data. Mr. Le Truong Giang, Member of the BOD of Vietnam Airlines (second from right), and...

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Chromalloy and Lufthansa Technik Achieve Fifth V2500 Select PMA Approval with New High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blade
Aerospace & DefenseProduct Announcements

Chromalloy and Lufthansa Technik Achieve Fifth V2500 Select PMA Approval with New High Pressure Turbine Stage 1 Blade

September 22, 2026 7:00 AM

Chromalloy, a global leader in aftermarket engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aviation, defense, and energy sectors, today announced FAA certification of a new Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) High Pressure Turbine (HPT) Stage 1 blade for the V2500 Select engine - the fifth V2500 PMA approval delivered through its development agreement with Lufthansa Technik. Chromalloy has invested over $100 million in the blade's design,...

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Helio Acquires Full Scale Thermal Vacuum Chamber, Accelerating Qualification of Space Based Systems
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Acquires Full Scale Thermal Vacuum Chamber, Accelerating Qualification of Space Based Systems

September 22, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today announced the acquisition of a full-scale thermal vacuum chamber on loan from a leading academic institution, a capability upgrade that positions Helio to dramatically accelerate the design, testing, and qualification central to its space based solar power and lunar...

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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base
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FQ-42 Vengeance Finds New Home at Creech Air Force Base

September 21, 2026 11:00 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) congratulates the U.S. Air Force (USAF) on the pace of progress for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft program, which features the FQ-42 Vengeance designed and produced by GA-ASI. The latest milestone took place Sept. 18, when a new FQ-42 Vengeance was delivered to Creech AFB, Nev., to continue operations with test and evaluation units. "The CCA program's rate of progress has been incredible,"...

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FII Institute Announces Bombardier as a Strategic Partner
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FII Institute Announces Bombardier as a Strategic Partner

September 21, 2026 10:35 AM

The Future Investment Initiative (FII) Institute and Bombardier today announced a mutual expansion of their partnership, transitioning Bombardier from Summit Partner to Strategic Partner under a new three-year agreement. FII Institute Announces Bombardier as a Strategic Partner / Source: FII Institute (EZ Newswire) Building on Bombardier's successful participation at FII PRIORITY Miami 2026, the expanded partnership secures year-round engagement...

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Helio Delivers on IP Strategy with Four Patent Family Filings Across Core Space Technologies
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Delivers on IP Strategy with Four Patent Family Filings Across Core Space Technologies

September 21, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today announced its continued commitment to disciplined execution and long-term shareholder value creation, announcing four U.S. patent applications filed in just five months as the Company converts its engineering programs into a growing, diversified base of intellectual...

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Broward Families to Receive Free Hurricane Supplies During Peak Hurricane Season
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Broward Families to Receive Free Hurricane Supplies During Peak Hurricane Season

September 18, 2026 4:10 PM

Following a strong community turnout last year, the 2nd Annual Hurricane Preparedness Kit Giveaway hosted by Monarch Air Group is returning to Broward County to provide local families with free essential storm supplies during the heart of peak hurricane season. On Saturday, September 19, beginning at 9:30 a.m., families will have the opportunity to receive free hurricane preparedness kits at the Boys & Girls Club Lauderhill Club, 5455 NW 19th...

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GA-ASI Mojave First UAS To Complete Battlefield Short Field Ops
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GA-ASI Mojave First UAS To Complete Battlefield Short Field Ops

September 16, 2026 1:30 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems (GA-ASI) and Hanwha Aerospace have completed the first-ever flight operations from a simulated battlefield by a medium altitude, long endurance uncrewed aircraft. The partners proved that the Mojave Short Takeoff and Landing aircraft, or Mojave STOL, could land at a tank and artillery live-fire range during simulated combat conditions and then take off again to continue the mission. "This demonstration...

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Brandon Torres Declet Says Robotics Must Work Without the Cloud
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Brandon Torres Declet Says Robotics Must Work Without the Cloud

September 16, 2026 11:08 AM

As robots move out of controlled settings and into mines, industrial facilities, infrastructure sites, and defense environments, technology executive Brandon Torres Declet believes the industry needs to reconsider one of its most common assumptions: that connectivity will always be available. Cloud computing has transformed modern technology, but autonomous machines increasingly operate in places where sending information to a remote system and...

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Hydrosat Unveils Osiris Constellation, The Future of Thermal Intelligence
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Hydrosat Unveils Osiris Constellation, The Future of Thermal Intelligence

September 16, 2026 2:00 AM

Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, today announced Osiris, its next-generation Earth observation constellation designed to deliver wide-area, high resolution intelligence for water and food security, critical infrastructure, and national security missions. At the core of each Osiris satellite is Hydrosat's next-generation thermal infrared payload, developed to collect high-resolution...

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Helio Corporation Highlights Federal SBSP Investment, Fourth Patent Filing, and Southwest Investor Roadshow as Momentum Accelerates
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Corporation Highlights Federal SBSP Investment, Fourth Patent Filing, and Southwest Investor Roadshow as Momentum Accelerates

September 11, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power ("SBSP") and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today provided a corporate update outlining a week of significant developments which range from new federal tailwinds for the SBSP industry, to an expanding intellectual property portfolio, to an upcoming four-city investor roadshow across the Southwest. Together,...

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GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Roles
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GA-ASI Unveils Wildfire UAS for Military, Civil and Commercial Roles

September 10, 2026 9:00 AM

The world leader in Uncrewed Aircraft Systems, General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is pleased to announce its groundbreaking Wildfire UAS, a clean-sheet aircraft designed to maximize future investments in large uncrewed aircraft that incorporates lessons learned over decades of large-scale global UAS operations. Wildfire draws upon more than 30 years of delivering more than 1,600 world-changing uncrewed aircraft, including the...

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Helio Expands IP Position in Rapidly Growing Lunar Technology with Fourth Patent Filing
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Helio Expands IP Position in Rapidly Growing Lunar Technology with Fourth Patent Filing

September 10, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today announced its fourth patent filing, a U.S. provisional patent application covering technology designed to help scientific instruments operate on the Moon. Developed by the Company's Heliospace subsidiary, the filing marks another milestone in Helio's fast-growing...

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Cubic Defense to Demonstrate Integrated Training, Data and Resilient Communications Capabilities at AFA 2026
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Cubic Defense to Demonstrate Integrated Training, Data and Resilient Communications Capabilities at AFA 2026

September 9, 2026 12:00 PM

Cubic Defense, a recognized leader in advanced training and C5ISR solutions, will demonstrate air combat training, secure communications and tactical edge compute capabilities at AFA's Air, Space & Cyber Conference, Sept. 14-16 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. Cubic Defense will exhibit at booth 111. Aligned with AFA's focus on building and sustaining the forces required for air and space...

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Chromalloy Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Chromalloy Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification

September 9, 2026 9:15 AM

Chromalloy, a global leader in aftermarket engineering and manufacturing solutions for the aviation, defense, and energy sectors, announced today it has achieved Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Level 2, validating the company's ability to safeguard sensitive information and support the cybersecurity requirements of aerospace and defense customers. CMMC is a U.S. Department of Defense program designed to strengthen cybersecurity...

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Unusual Machines Invests an Additional $20 Million in XTEND AI Robotics, Bringing Total Investment to $27.5 Million
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

Unusual Machines Invests an Additional $20 Million in XTEND AI Robotics, Bringing Total Investment to $27.5 Million

September 9, 2026 8:00 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced an additional $20 million strategic investment in XTEND AI Robotics Inc. (NYSE:XTND), a Physical AI company and existing Unusual Machines customer. The additional $20 million brings Unusual Machines' total investment in XTEND to $27.5 million and is part of, and not in addition to, the $110 million financing, which closed in...

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DOE & DOD New and Large Investments in Space-Based Solar Signal a New Energy Era
Aerospace & DefenseCompany Update

DOE & DOD New and Large Investments in Space-Based Solar Signal a New Energy Era

September 9, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced Space-Based Solar Power and engineering technologies pioneering commercial lunar hardware, today highlighted multimillion-dollar investments by the U.S. Department of Energy and Department of Defense in space-based solar power (SBSP) technology as a growing federal commitment to advancing the SBSP industry. Helio expects to submit an application for this DOE R&D...

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Unusual Machines to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Aerospace & DefenseConferences

Unusual Machines to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

September 8, 2026 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced participation in the following investor conferences during the months of September, October, and November 2026. 32nd Annual Gabelli Aerospace & Defense Symposium September 10, 2026, NYC H.C. Wainwright 28th Annual Global Investment Conference September 12-14, 2026, NYC Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference September 12-14,...

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