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Last Updated: Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025, 10:42 PM PST
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Canadian start-up Landing Zones Canada reveals balloon-launched glider for long-range strike
By FlightGlobal: Alberta-based Landing Zones Canada has completed development and flight testing of the Eagle Advanced Payload Delivery System, a low-observable glider that deploys from stratospheric altitudes via balloon to deliver lethal effects over significant distances.

US Space Force Spending Too Big on Laser Comms According To Government Accountability Office
By Air & Space Forces Mag: The Space Force is investing in satellite laser communications but has not fully proved it works, the Government Accountability Office said.
Political Trends Could Complicate US Defense Industrial Base Progress, Report Says
By National Defense: JUST IN: Political Trends Could Complicate Defense Industrial Base Progress, Report Says.

General Dynamics NASSCO Wins $654M Navy Contract for Aircraft Carrier Maintenance
By news.clearancejobs.com: General Dynamics NASSCO-Bremerton has secured a $654 million Navy contract for Aircraft Carrier shipyard availabilities.

US imposes sanctions on more Hong Kong firms for aiding Iran drone makers
By South China Morning Post: Treasury Department alleges six companies obtained components for Iranian drones and missiles in violation of US bans.

Boeing to axe Little Bird once current production run ends
By FlightGlobal: Boeing is likely to cease production of the AH-6i Little Bird once it completes deliveries of the light-attack helicopter to its sole remaining customer Thailand.

'Let's be frank': US Defense Secretary Hegseth's budget shakeup will be 'painful' but there's 'hope,' US Air Force official says
By Breaking Defense: As questions hang over the future of the service’s Next Generation Air Dominance stealth jet, Maj. Gen. Joseph Kunkel, the Air Force’s director of force design and wargaming, said that “the fight looks much better when NGAD is in it.” .