⚙️ Redwire Completes Acquisition of Edge Autonomy to Expand Robotics Portfolio

📬 In Today’s Defense Brief

🔧 GE Pushes for Faster Fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP Engines LINK

🧠 Planet Labs Inks Seven‑Figure Deal with NATO for AI‑Enhanced Surveillance LINK

⚙️ Redwire Completes Acquisition of Edge Autonomy to Expand Robotics Portfolio LINK

☢️ China’s Nuclear Arsenal Surges 20% in One Year, Reaching Over 600 Warheads LINK

🚀 Ursa Major Secures $32.9 M Contract to Supply Engines for U.S. Hypersonic Tests LINK

🎱 Plus 10 other news stories you may like

📰 Full Breakdown

🔧 GE Pushes for Faster Fielding of Army’s ITEP, Air Force’s NGAP Engines LINK

• General Electric is urging accelerated timeline for the Army's Improved Turbine Engine Program (ITEP) and the Air Force’s Next-Generation Adaptive Propulsion (NGAP) efforts.

• GE emphasizes the strategic importance of these engines for future readiness in next-gen combat platforms.

• The company is pushing industry-government collaboration for rapid certification and field deployment.

🧠 Planet Labs Inks Seven‑Figure Deal with NATO for AI‑Enhanced Surveillance LINK

• Planet Labs has signed a multimillion-dollar contract to deliver AI-augmented satellite imagery services to NATO.

• The deal includes the integration of automated analytics and real-time monitoring tools.

• NATO officials say the contract will boost allied situational awareness over contested regions.

⚙️ Redwire Completes Acquisition of Edge Autonomy to Expand Robotics Portfolio LINK

• Redwire announced the acquisition of Edge Autonomy, a company specialized in robotic systems for space operations.

• The purchase strengthens Redwire’s capabilities in space robotics and autonomous satellite servicing.

• Redwire plans to integrate Edge Autonomy’s technologies across current and future space missions.

☢️ China’s Nuclear Arsenal Surges 20% in One Year, Reaching Over 600 Warheads LINK

• According to SIPRI’s 2025 report, China increased its nuclear warhead stockpile by over 20% in the past year, now totaling more than 600.

• The report highlights rapid Chinese expansion across land, sea, and air-based nuclear platforms.

• Analysts warn the growth narrows the gap with U.S. and Russian arsenals and signals changing strategic ambitions.

🚀 Ursa Major Secures $32.9 M Contract to Supply Engines for U.S. Hypersonic Tests LINK

• Ursa Major was awarded a $32.9 million contract to provide Hadley rocket engines for hypersonic vehicle testing.

• The contract supports military programs focused on scramjet and boost-glide technologies.

• Deliveries are scheduled through 2026, with testing backed by the DoD and national security programs.

🌏 Other Important News

• US Navy Ships to Respond if Israel Attacked by Iran, Says US Official LINK

• Japan Warns China Over Unusual J‑15 Maneuvers Near Surveillance Aircraft LINK

• USS Nimitz Sailing West Through Strait of Malacca LINK

• Senate Republicans Very Close to Deal to Protect Key DoD Spectrum in Reconciliation Language LINK

• House Appropriators Pass $831.5B Fiscal 26 Defense Bill, No White House Input LINK

• Israel’s Biggest Defense Firms Exhibiting at Paris Air Show Despite Iran Conflict LINK

• General Atomics Teams with Saab on AEW, Unveils New Air-Launched Effect LINK

• USAF Explores Possible Minuteman III Development & Sustainment Program LINK

• Lockheed Believes It Has Finished F‑35 TR‑3 Upgrade, Executive Says LINK

• MBDA Unveils One‑Way Drone Eyeing 1,000‑Unit‑a‑Month Production Rate LINK

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