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 US Army support for Golden Dome missile shield takes shape  - A U.S. Army air defense unit has been "earmarked" for support of the Golden Dome for America project, an Army official confirmed.

 AFRL demonstrates Rocket Cargo delivery with SpaceX Starfall reentry capsule  - The Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) tested Rocket Cargo point-to-point delivery (P2D) capabilities aboard a commercial rideshare launch from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station on Oct. 20.

 SMC 26 unites computing leaders to accelerate discovery  - The Smoky Mountains Computational Sciences and Engineering Conference brought together leaders from government, academia, industry and the national laboratory community to explore how high-performance computing and quantum technologies can accelerate scientific discovery.

 Spike NLOS Live‑Fire Validates Infantry Use and ISV-U Platform Integration  - WASHINGTON, Oct. 20, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) successfully completed a live-fire demonstration of the Spike Non-Line-of-Sight (NLOS) system from an Infantry Squad Vehicle – Utility...

 Another Round Against Iran Will Break What Is Left of the Gulf  - Washington and Israel are talking again about “finishing the job” in Iran. Before they do, someone should take a hard look at the bill for the jobs already done. My…

 LLNL’s Wei Jia Ong wins Department of Energy early-career award  - Wei Jia Ong, a staff scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), was named a 2026 recipient of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) Office of Science Early Career Research Program award. With support from the award, Ong will pursue an integrated approach to understanding the origins...

 Thiele receives NIH award for innovative chemistry research to fight cancer  - Nikki Thiele has received a 2026 NIH Director’s New Innovator Award. The five-year National Institutes of Health grant supports innovative research with the potential for broad impact on biomedical and behavioral science.

 U.S. FAA certifies Boeing 737-10, largest member of 737 MAX family  - Certification program included nearly 1,000 total test flights and extensive safety assessments and design reviews. Regulatory approval clears Boeing to deliver a single-aisle jet with the best...

 Cartels, Cameras, and Commercial Data: Nonstate Actors and Ubiquitous Technical Surveillance  - The most advanced nation-states can exploit ubiquitous technology, data, and connectivity to advance intelligence and military aims—but now, cartels and violent criminal organizations can too.

 Boeing Introduces Dataliner, a New Aircraft Data Intelligence Platform  - New AI-powered platform combines aviation data with Boeing's aircraft insights to deliver fleet-wide intelligence and effective operational decisions Built with Microsoft data and AI solutions and...

 ER GMLRS Advances Toward Operational Fielding and Expanded Production  - DALLAS, Oct. 19, 2026 – Lockheed Martin (NYSE:LMT) is advancing the Extended-Range GMLRS rocket into production and fielding following two successful Soldier-led operational tests. The shift...

 Space Superiority and the Military Tools to Secure It  - Space superiority requires credible military options to protect U.S. forces and counter adversaries’ use of space. Integrating space control capabilities into joint operations can strengthen deterrence and preserve U.S. advantage.

 US arms firm Anduril could make interceptors in Europe, executive says  - U.S. defense firm Anduril could eventually manufacture its newly unveiled Steelfin interceptor missiles in Europe, a company executive said.

 ORNL, Fermilab and MEEA partner to develop retrofit strategy for aging buildings  - The U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory and the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop a strategic approach for improving the energy performance of aging buildings at Fermilab Village in Batavia,...

 Russian satellite stalked ICEYE spacecraft in potentially dangerous on-orbit maneuvers  - The DIU solicitation said that it wants USVs outfitted with “mature hard-kill Counter-Air effectors and clutter-resilient sensor suites.”

 Pentagon, BAE sign deal for up to 25,000 precision-guided munition kits a year  - The Pentagon and BAE Systems signed a framework agreement for up to 25,000 Advanced Precision Kill Weapon System, or APKWS, guidance kits a year.

 Europe’s Diesel Winter Is Coming, and Washington Is About to Make It Worse  - Saudi Arabia went looking for allies against Ansar Allah, and so far it has gotten statements of support. Egypt has declared its readiness to back the Kingdom, but its statement…


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