Airbus DS has awarded a $260m contract to Elbit Systems to deliver its J-MUSIC Directed Infrared Counter Measures (DIRCM) systems.

The US space force and the Air Force Rapid Capabilities Office are preparing to launch the eighth mission of the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle.

The UK is interested in deploying a constellation of high altitude balloons for ISR coverage from the stratosphere after a successful trial.