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Brent Byng Demonstrates the Business Impact of Data-Driven Executive Leadership
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Brent Byng Demonstrates the Business Impact of Data-Driven Executive Leadership

June 29, 2026 3:45 PM

As organizations navigate increasing operational complexity, workforce challenges, and pressure to improve performance, leaders who can transform data into actionable business decisions are becoming essential to long-term success. Brent Byng, a senior military leader, operations executive, and doctoral candidate in Strategic Leadership, has built a career around helping organizations improve performance through analytics, disciplined execution,...

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Global Turbine Asia Strengthens Aerospace Talent Ecosystem Through Three Strategic Signings
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Global Turbine Asia Strengthens Aerospace Talent Ecosystem Through Three Strategic Signings

June 29, 2026 11:00 AM

Global Turbine Asia Sdn. Bhd. ("GTA" or the "Company"), a Malaysian-based engine maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") and support service provider serving military and civil operators in Malaysia, and a Certified Maintenance Centre ("CMC") for Safran Helicopter Engines, today formalised three strategic collaborations with Universiti Teknikal Malaysia Melaka ("UTeM"), AMRACE Sdn Bhd ("AMRACE") and PT3 Consultant Sdn Bhd ("PT3"), marking a...

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MicroVision Delivers MOVIA(TM) Sensors to Leading Artificial Intelligence Company and Hyperscaler for Evaluation Across Robotics and Advanced AI Applications
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MicroVision Delivers MOVIA(TM) Sensors to Leading Artificial Intelligence Company and Hyperscaler for Evaluation Across Robotics and Advanced AI Applications

June 29, 2026 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, automotive, security and defense applications, today announced deliveries of its MOVIA™ lidar sensors to a leading artificial intelligence company and hyperscaler as part of ongoing evaluation activities focused on robotics, autonomous systems, and next-generation AI applications.The shipments represent another milestone in MicroVision's strategy to expand...

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Unusual Machines Added to Russell 2000(R) Index
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Unusual Machines Added to Russell 2000(R) Index

June 29, 2026 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced it has been added to the Russell 2000® Index as part of the first 2026 Russell indexes reconstitution. The Company was previously included in the Russell Microcap® Index.The move reflects the Company's continued expansion as it increases U.S.-based manufacturing capacity and builds a more controlled, compliant drone component...

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NewSat North America Awarded $10 Million R2C2 Cyber Monitoring and Assessment Task Order with ENSCO
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NewSat North America Awarded $10 Million R2C2 Cyber Monitoring and Assessment Task Order with ENSCO

June 29, 2026 7:00 AM

NewSat North America announced today that it has been awarded a $10 million task order under the Space Rapid Capabilities Office's Rapid Resilient Command and Control (R2C2) contract vehicle. The task order will provide advanced cybersecurity support services for the R2C2 Satellite Operations (SatOps) Ground System platform and its associated authorization boundaries.NewSat North America will execute the effort alongside subcontractor ENSCO,...

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GTA Holdings Berhad Secures Bursa Malaysia's Approval for ACE Market Listing
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GTA Holdings Berhad Secures Bursa Malaysia's Approval for ACE Market Listing

June 26, 2026 5:40 AM

GTA Holdings Berhad ("GTA" or the "Company"), an investment holding company whose subsidiary is principally involved in the provision of aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO")-related services specialising in helicopter and fixed-wing engines, their parts and components, is pleased to announce that it has received approval from Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad ("Bursa Securities") for its listing on the ACE Market of Bursa Securities...

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Hydrosat and Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary Sign Agreement to Advance Satellite-Based Water Intelligence Across Kazakhstan and Central Asia
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Hydrosat and Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary Sign Agreement to Advance Satellite-Based Water Intelligence Across Kazakhstan and Central Asia

June 25, 2026 11:00 AM

Hydrosat, the leading provider of thermal infrared satellite data and AI-powered analytics, and JSC "NC "Kazakhstan Gharysh Sapary" (JSC "NC "KGS"), Kazakhstan's national space company, announced the signing of a Joint Activity Agreement during a ceremony held in Brussels on 23 June 2026. The agreement establishes the framework for a national-scale program to digitize water resources management using satellite-based thermal analytics and AI,...

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GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station to Fly MQ-9B
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GA-ASI Adapts Ground Control Station to Fly MQ-9B

June 25, 2026 10:00 AM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is working to adapt its Block 30 Ground Control Stations (GCS) to fly the company's newer model MQ-9B SkyGuardian® and SeaGuardian® Remotely Piloted Aircraft. When these upgrades are complete, they will enable current users of the Block 30 system, originally designed to fly the MQ-9A Reaper®, to keep that equipment and use it to operate the more capable aircraft. Current users include the...

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Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Glass Lewis Recommends MicroVision Shareholders Vote for Proposals at Upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders
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Independent Proxy Advisory Firms Glass Lewis Recommends MicroVision Shareholders Vote for Proposals at Upcoming Annual Meeting of Shareholders

June 25, 2026 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security, defense, and automotive applications, today announced that leading independent proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis & Co. ("Glass Lewis") has recommended that MicroVision shareholders vote "FOR" the Company's proposals at its Annual Meeting of Shareholders to be held on July 10, 2026 at 9:00 am PT (the "Annual Meeting").At the Annual Meeting,...

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Unusual Machines Expands Orlando Manufacturing Footprint to Support Battery Operations
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Unusual Machines Expands Orlando Manufacturing Footprint to Support Battery Operations

June 25, 2026 8:30 AM

Unusual Machines, Inc. (NYSE American:UMAC), a leading manufacturer of NDAA-compliant drone components, today announced the signing of a lease for approximately 14,000 square feet of manufacturing and operational space in Orlando, Florida. The facility will support the Company's growing battery business in connection with its planned acquisition of Upgrade Energy, which is expected to close by mid-third quarter of 2026.Upgrade Energy currently...

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Statement Regarding Social Media Footage of a Freighter Pre-Delivery Test Flight
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Statement Regarding Social Media Footage of a Freighter Pre-Delivery Test Flight

June 25, 2026 8:20 AM

We are aware of a video circulating on social media showing a freighter aircraft conducting a low-pass flight in a manner that does not reflect operational standards.While the aircraft is painted in Qatar Airways livery, it was not owned or operated by Qatar Airways, did not carry a Qatar Airways registration, and the pilots on board were not Qatar Airways pilots.The aircraft was undergoing a final pre‑delivery test flight prior to its planned...

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Spirit Electronics: Velocity, Agility, Capacity
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Spirit Electronics: Velocity, Agility, Capacity

June 24, 2026 9:00 AM

In the Spirit Electronics' Phoenix headquarters, a nearly finished jigsaw puzzle sits on a table. Surrounding it are engineers pausing between meetings, shifting pieces into place while debating wafer yields, board redesigns, or satellite payload requirements. On the walls, more than 20 completed puzzles are framed, because at Spirit Electronics solving puzzles is a way of thinking.Since 2017, owner and CEO Marti McCurdy, a U.S. Air Force...

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Privatejet.com LLC Becomes a WYVERN Registered Broker
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Privatejet.com LLC Becomes a WYVERN Registered Broker

June 23, 2026 5:30 AM

Privatejet.com, the leading domain in private aviation, has earned the designation of WYVERN Registered Broker, reflecting its commitment to the highest standards of safety in private jet charter.The WYVERN distinction reflects PrivateJet.com's commitment to making safety the foundation of every charter flight. It strengthens the company's safety management practices and provides access to enhanced trip verification tools, including aircraft and...

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New Order for Over 35m€ Signed with MBDA in France
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New Order for Over 35m€ Signed with MBDA in France

June 18, 2026 12:30 PM

Under the existing framework agreement with MBDA in France, Avio S.p.A. ("Avio" or the "Company") signed a production order for the supply of solid rocket motors and related aerodynamic surfaces for the ASTER 30 defense system, with a total value exceeding €35 million.The order covers a four-year production period.This transaction confirms the positive momentum in Avio's defense propulsion business and further strengthens the Company's...

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Helio Executes Two Strategic Partnership Agreements to Build Global Sales and Marketing Network for Space-Based Solar Power
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Helio Executes Two Strategic Partnership Agreements to Build Global Sales and Marketing Network for Space-Based Solar Power

June 18, 2026 11:35 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced the formation of a growing global sales and marketing organization designed to originate future power purchasers, identify pilot program candidates, and support the commercialization of its Space-Based Solar Power (SBSP) platform. The initiative is intended to...

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MicroVision Business Update and Shareholder Q&A on June 25, 2026
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MicroVision Business Update and Shareholder Q&A on June 25, 2026

June 18, 2026 9:20 AM

MicroVision, Inc. (NASDAQ:MVIS), a leader in advanced perception solutions for industrial, security and defense, and automotive applications, today provides additional information and details for participation in its previously announced Business Update and Shareholder Q&A. The event will be held via conference call and webcast for shareholders on June 25, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.MicroVision invites shareholders and interested investors to...

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Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy
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Applied Energetics Announces Strategic Collaboration with Former Acting Secretary of the Army Patrick J. Murphy

June 18, 2026 8:00 AM

Applied Energetics, Inc. (OTCQB:AERG), a developer of advanced directed-energy and ultrashort-pulse laser technologies for defense and national security applications, today announced a strategic collaboration with The Honorable Patrick J. Murphy, former Acting Secretary of the U.S. Army and the first Iraq War veteran elected to Congress.Murphy will support the company's national security positioning, stakeholder engagement, ecosystem...

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U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA
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U.S. Air Force Awards GA-ASI Production Contract for FQ-42A CCA

June 17, 2026 6:10 PM

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has received a production contract from the U.S. Air Force (USAF) for the FQ-42A Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA). The initial order is a significant milestone, beginning the delivery of production aircraft to the warfighter. GA-ASI designed, developed and flight-tested FQ-42A on an accelerated schedule unlike any fighter in recent history. "This is an exciting day for our company and the...

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The New Ariane 6 with 4 P160C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon LEO Satellites
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The New Ariane 6 with 4 P160C Boosters Successfully Launches Amazon LEO Satellites

June 17, 2026 12:30 PM

Avio's new P160C solid rocket boosters successfully powered Ariane 6 flight VA269, enabling the launcher to deploy 36 Amazon Leo satellites into low Earth orbit and marking a major step forward in the ramp-up of Europe's new-generation launch system.Developed by Europropulsion, the joint venture between Avio and ArianeGroup, the P160C builds on the proven P120C technology and introduces a significant performance increase while preserving...

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Helio Announces Western Investor Roadshow as Commercial Momentum, Lunar Expansion and Financial Transformation Converge
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Helio Announces Western Investor Roadshow as Commercial Momentum, Lunar Expansion and Financial Transformation Converge

June 17, 2026 6:00 AM

Helio Corporation (OTCID:HLEO) ("Helio" or the "Company"), a developer of advanced space power and engineering solutions supporting next-generation space infrastructure, today announced a multi-city Western U.S. investor roadshow across Salt Lake City, Seattle, Scottsdale, and Phoenix from June 29 through July 1, 2026, offering investors an opportunity to discuss the rapidly evolving space industry and recent Company developments across its...

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