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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s fiscal 2027 budget request for defense spending was the first to hit the $1 trillion mark, and over one third of that sum — expected to be $1.5 trillion after reconciliation funding is added — is for research, development, testing and evaluation. Should Congress approve the budget, the Army will be allocated $18.75 billion to push forward some of its most high profile programs, a small increase from FY26’s $18.34 billion. The programs taking up the majority of the Army’s RDT&E funding include the Future Long Range Reconnaissance Aircraft (FLRAA), Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD),…
Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attends Rocketsan production facility opening ceremony, 7 April 2026. Credit: Directorate of Communications. Türkiye’s President Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of a new munitions production facility in Ankara Erdoğan was quick to stress the strategic autonomy of Türkiye’s sovereign defence industry But recent the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles in Turkish airspace demonstrates the the nation’s close coordination with Nato’s air defence architecture Türkiye’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan attended the opening ceremony of a new munitions production facility in Ankara on 7 April, where he extolled the state-run company Roketsan and accented the autonomy of…
Skyroot Aerospace, the Hyderabad-based space technology pioneer, has successfully completed the final pre-flight separation test of the payload fairing for its Vikram-1 rocket.This milestone represents one of the last major technical hurdles before the vehicle’s highly anticipated maiden orbital launch. The test was designed to validate the mechanism that protects satellites during the intense atmospheric ascent and ensures their safe exposure to space once the rocket exits the Earth’s atmosphere.The payload fairing, often referred to as the “nose cone,” utilizes a sophisticated two-piece clamshell design. During the demonstration, the pneumatic separation system functioned flawlessly, discarding the protective shields in a…
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CCG Wealth Management LLC boosted its stake in Invesco QQQ (NASDAQ:QQQ – Free Report) by 68.0% during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 17,986 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock after acquiring an additional 7,277 shares during the period. Invesco QQQ accounts for about 4.7% of CCG Wealth Management LLC’s holdings, making the stock its 5th biggest position. CCG Wealth Management LLC’s holdings in Invesco QQQ were worth $11,049,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. Other institutional investors have also…
The flight test will provide insights into how a low-cost precision weapon could be integrated in the aircraft. Credit: © BAE Systems. BAE Systems has confirmed the successful test firing of the APKWS laser-guidance kit from a Eurofighter Typhoon aircraft at its flight test development centre in Warton, Lancashire. The Royal Air Force (RAF) provided the Typhoon test and evaluation aircraft for the launch, which struck a ground-based target at a UK military range. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more Manufactured by BAE…
Israel’s ambassador to India, Reuven Azar, has publicly questioned Pakistan’s credibility as a mediator in the ongoing ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran.In a recent interview with ANI, Azar stated that Israel does not consider Islamabad a credible player in the diplomatic process. He suggested that while Washington has chosen to facilitate talks through Pakistan for its own specific reasons, Israel remains sceptical of the choice.The ambassador drew comparisons to previous American diplomatic efforts involving states he described as problematic, such as Qatar and Turkey, which have been used to broker deals with groups like Hamas.Despite these reservations,…
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Cypress Funds LLC trimmed its stake in Broadcom Inc. (NASDAQ:AVGO – Free Report) by 20.1% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 115,766 shares of the semiconductor manufacturer’s stock after selling 29,088 shares during the period. Broadcom makes up approximately 6.6% of Cypress Funds LLC’s portfolio, making the stock its 7th biggest holding. Cypress Funds LLC’s holdings in Broadcom were worth $40,067,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Brighton Jones LLC grew its…
Raytheon is expanding production to meet global Patriot demand. Credit: © RTX. Raytheon, a business unit of RTX, secured a $627m agreement to provide the Netherlands with additional Patriot air and missile defence system equipment. The Dutch Ministry of Defence confirmed that the new contract, signed on 7 April 2026, includes the delivery of a “Fire Unit”, which features a radar, fire control centre, several missile launchers, spare parts, and logistical reserve. Discover B2B Marketing That Performs Combine business intelligence and editorial excellence to reach engaged professionals across 36 leading media platforms. Find out more The new Patriot system will…