Aerospace

Cambridge Aerospace plans Japanese production for its Skyhammer drone interceptor. The move would extend the British company’s manufacturing footprint into a market pursuing additional counter-UAS capacity.

Redwire has joined a $981 million Space Force contract vehicle. The ten-year NITE-STAR framework covers competitive task orders for national security space test and training infrastructure, with no guaranteed revenue from selection alone.

HawkEye 360 secured $18 million in Middle East contracts today. The awards cover space based signals intelligence data, analytics, and mission support for undisclosed defence and national security customers.

Saab has signed three partnerships around Swedish defence space integration. The MoUs with SSC Space, OHB Sweden, and Ericsson cover ground infrastructure, satellite platforms, and terrestrial and space communications.

WireMasters has appointed Shane Pokrifka to support aerospace defence customers. His engineering background spans missile propulsion, hypersonics, flight testing, supplier management, and technical business development.

Mexico has ordered a second C-130J-30 Super Hercules transport aircraft. The follow-on acquisition continues recapitalisation of the Mexican Air Force’s longstanding tactical airlift capability.

Dassault has opened Rafale industrial cooperation talks with Portuguese industry. The agreement with AED Cluster Portugal accompanies its bid to replace the Portuguese Air Force’s F-16 fleet.

RAF creates Britain’s first dedicated military unit for space effects. No. III Space Effects Squadron will counter hostile activity threatening UK access to critical orbital services and infrastructure.

Vexos Vietnam has achieved AS9100D certification for defence manufacturing operations. East West + Vexos says the approval expands qualified Asian capacity for aerospace and defence production.

India has ordered 160 SAT-SAAW glide weapons from Bharat Dynamics. The ₹810.79 crore programme carries 60% indigenous content, with deliveries scheduled through 2028–29.