By Editor , 19 September 2026

Paris – September 18, 2026 -- Intellian Technologies Inc. and Network Innovations have signed a strategic partnership to jointly develop and distribute what they describe as the world's first tactical ground terminal capable of simultaneous Mil-X, Mil Ka-band, and commercial Ka and Ku-band connectivity for military and government customers.

By Editor , 19 September 2026
Axon Prices $1 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes Due 2031

Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 18, 2026 -- Axon Enterprise Inc. (Nasdaq: AXON) has priced $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2031, with underwriters holding an option to purchase up to an additional $150.0 million to cover over-allotments.

By Editor , 19 September 2026
Cherokee Federal Names Ex-Serco CEO Tom Watson as President

Tulsa, Okla. – September 18, 2026 -- Cherokee Federal, the federal contracting division of Cherokee Nation Businesses, has named Tom Watson as president, effective Oct. 1, to lead a $1 billion-plus portfolio of tribally owned federal contracting companies employing more than 5,000 people.

By Editor , 19 September 2026
BAE Systems Launches Shadow EW for Small Airborne Platforms

Nashua, N.H. – September 18, 2026 -- BAE Systems has launched Shadow EWTM, a family of compact electronic warfare systems built to equip small airborne platforms with situational awareness and self-defense capabilities in contested environments.

By Editor , 18 September 2026
Becklin Holdings Acquires FAA-Certified Chief Avionics in Oregon

Grants Pass, Ore. – September 18, 2026 -- Becklin Holdings has acquired Chief Avionics, an FAA-certified avionics repair station based at Grants Pass Airport (3S8) in Southern Oregon, adding certified aircraft maintenance capabilities and a physical airport footprint to its aerospace and defense portfolio. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

By Editor , 18 September 2026
Obsidian Sensors Cuts Thermal Camera Costs Tenfold via Glass-Substrate MEMS

San Diego – – September 18, 2026 -- Obsidian Sensors has secured a contract under the DUTCH project to deliver high-resolution thermal cameras at attritable price points for the Drone Dominance program, using a manufacturing process the company says will eventually cut costs by an order of magnitude versus incumbent suppliers.

By Editor , 18 September 2026
Electra Taps Atlas Group to Build EL9 Airframes for 2027 Delivery

Manassas, Va. and Wichita, Kan. – September 18, 2026 -- Electra and The Atlas Group have signed an airframe manufacturing agreement for the EL9 Ultra Short aircraft, with Atlas set to build and assemble airframes for Electra's flight test and certification program starting this month.

By Editor , 18 September 2026
Axon Plans $1 Billion Zero-Coupon Convertible Notes Offering Due 2031

Scottsdale, Ariz. – September 18, 2026 -- Axon Enterprise, Inc. (Nasdaq: AXON) intends to offer $1.0 billion in aggregate principal amount of 0% convertible senior notes due 2031, subject to market conditions, the public safety technology company announced.