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cnbc.comworld23 hrs ago
Iranian State Media Reports Aerospace Force Strikes on U.S. Positions
Iranian state media reported that the Aerospace Force carried out strikes in waves 8, 9, and 10 of Operation Nasr 2. The reports remain unverified by independent sources.
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Yonhapworld1 day ago
Hanwha Aerospace Wins Contract to Supply Unmanned Ground Vehicles to Army
Hanwha Aerospace Co. secured the contract to deliver Arion-SMET unmanned ground vehicles. The initial phase is valued at 49.6 billion won, with service entry planned for 2027-2028.
abcnews.go.combusiness1 day ago
United States to Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Selected Brazilian Imports Starting July 22
The tariffs follow a yearlong Section 301 investigation that found unfair Brazilian trade practices. Exemptions cover coffee, beef, oranges, orange juice, some energy products, and aerospace components.
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Semaforpolitics2 days ago
Chinese Communist Party Removes Politburo Member Ma Xingrui
The Chinese Communist Party expelled Politburo member Ma Xingrui on Tuesday. He is the third such member removed since 2025. The move comes amid scrutiny of state aerospace and defense programs.
forbes.combusiness3 days ago
QuiX Quantum Delivers First Universal Photonic Quantum Computer Named Carina
Netherlands-based QuiX Quantum has delivered Carina, the first universal photonic quantum computer, to customers. The system uses single photons as qubits and operates at room temperature in standard data center racks. It was developed under a German Aerospace Center project.
indiatoday.inworld9 days ago
China Completes Two New Fixed Missile Launch Systems at Jilantai Training Site
Satellite images show two fixed launch systems under construction since 2022 at a desert training site east of Jilantai in Inner Mongolia. The shorter vertical tubes support short- and medium-range ballistic missiles plus cruise missiles, according to a China Aerospace Studies In…
interestingengineering.comworld13 days ago
Chinese Satellite Engine Runs More Than 14 Hours in Test, Exceeding Its 10-Hour Design Target
An upgraded engine from the China Academy of Aerospace Propulsion Technology operated continuously for over 14 hours during ground testing and completed 3.2 hours of firing in orbit. The engine placed a communications satellite at geostationary altitude in late June.
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Yonhapworld14 days ago
South Korea Sets 2035 Goal for Hundreds of Low-Earth Orbit Satellites and 2030 Lunar Lander Mission
The Korea AeroSpace Administration announced the initiatives on July 3 after approval by the National Space Council. The plans include launching 128 to 512 satellites by 2035 and advancing the first lunar landing by two years.
Yonhapworld14 days agoUpdated
President Lee Jae Myung Announces Aerospace Industry Plan for South Korea's Southern Coast
President Lee Jae Myung announced on July 3 plans to build an aerospace industry belt encompassing satellites, rockets and next-generation aircraft. The pledge forms part of three mega projects targeting semiconductors, physical AI and data centers in the southern region.
cnbc.comworld16 days ago
Honeywell Aerospace begins independent Nasdaq trading, shares fall on first day
Honeywell Aerospace started trading as a standalone company on the Nasdaq on June 29, 2026. The aerospace and defense unit was separated from Honeywell International in a three-way split announced in 2025. Shares closed lower on the first day of trading.
Japan Timesworld18 days ago
European Firm and Anduril Plan Drone Projects with Japan
A European aerospace company and U.S. defense firm Anduril Industries announced plans to develop and produce military drones in Japan. Ukrainian firms also brought unmanned technologies to Tokyo partners while the Defense Ministry considers a U.S. AI system.
Yonhapworld21 days ago
South Korean President Sets Targets for Innovative Defense Firms by 2030
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for expanding South Korea's defense industry beyond large corporations during a strategy meeting at Cheong Wa Dae. He pledged government support for companies in AI, drones, cybersecurity and aerospace.
upi.comfinance23 days agoUpdated
Alphabet to Join Dow Jones Industrial Average, Replacing Verizon
S&P Global said Alphabet will join the 30-stock index ahead of Monday's trading, replacing Verizon. The California-based company will join Nvidia, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft. Honeywell will remain under a new name after its aerospace spin-off.
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South Korean Defense Firm Opens Photo Exhibition on Korean War Veterans
LIG Defense & Aerospace opened a photo exhibition Friday at the War Memorial of Korea in Seoul. The show runs through July 12 and features images of Korean War veterans taken in several countries.
Euronewspolitics25 days ago
China Imposes Export Controls on 10 U.S. Defense and Aerospace Firms
China's Commerce Ministry announced Monday that exporters may no longer supply dual-use items to 10 listed American companies. The Finance Ministry separately barred government purchases from 46 U.S. firms including Lockheed Martin and Raytheon.
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U.S. Air Force Awards Contracts for AI-Piloted Combat Aircraft
The service selected General Atomics, Anduril, Collins Aerospace and Shield AI for the Collaborative Combat Aircraft program on June 18, 2026.
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Hanwha Aerospace to buy additional KAI shares for 500 billion won
Hanwha Aerospace announced plans to acquire 3.38 million shares in Korea Aerospace Industries by year-end. The purchase will raise its stake to 10 percent and is valued at 500 billion won.
yahoo.comworld31 days ago
Twelve Die in Missouri Skydiving Plane Crash Near Butler Memorial Airport
A Pacific Aerospace 750XL crashed shortly after takeoff from Butler Memorial Airport on June 14, 2026. The National Transportation Safety Board will investigate.
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Hanwha Aerospace forms safety committee after Daejeon factory fire
Hanwha Aerospace said it created an 11-member independent committee to review safety practices after a factory fire killed five workers. The company also reported a sharp rise in safety spending and outlined further investment plans.
finance34 days ago
Three U.S. aerospace startups advance electric air taxi prototypes toward 2026 certification
Joby Aviation, Archer Aviation, and Beta Technologies are developing eVTOL aircraft with differing designs and timelines. Joby and Archer target commercial passenger flights this year while Beta focuses on cargo operations first.
apnews.comworld34 days ago
South Korea Grounds 47 Attack Helicopters After Routine Inspections Find Engine Corrosion
The military grounded the helicopters following April inspections that revealed corrosion and cracks in engines assembled by Hanwha Aerospace. Officials plan to review quality systems.
france24.compolitics34 days ago
Canada and France Sign Agreement to Share Classified Defence and AI Intelligence
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Emmanuel Macron signed a general security of information agreement in Paris on Friday. The deal covers classified exchanges in defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
forbes.comworld35 days ago
Honeywell to Spin Off Aerospace Unit June 29
Honeywell plans to complete the separation of its aerospace business on June 29. CEO Vimal Kapur said the company began planning the split before receiving an activist investor letter in 2024.
Euronewspolitics35 days ago
EU-US Trade Deal Faces Risk as Aerospace Truce Nears Expiration
A senior European Parliament member warned that the Airbus-Boeing subsidy dispute could jeopardize a recently concluded EU-US trade agreement if the five-year aerospace truce expires without extension. Lawmakers are scheduled to vote on the agreement next week.
rove.meworld38 days ago
South Africa to Host 13th Africa Aerospace and Defence Exhibition at Air Force Base Waterkloof
South Africa marks 100 days until the five-day trade show at Air Force Base Waterkloof, with targets of 300 exhibitors and 60,000 visitors.
rediff.comai38 days ago
Israel Aerospace Industries Licenses Harpy Loitering Munitions to U.S. Firm Palladyne AI for Domestic Production and Army Bid
Palladyne AI will build and upgrade Harpy, Harop and Mini-Harpy loitering munitions in the United States under an exclusive licensing deal announced June 8, 2026. The company plans to compete for the Army’s Long Range Precision Munitions program this fall.
koreatimes.co.krworld39 days ago
Hanwha Aerospace CEO Booked Over Fatal Daejeon Plant Explosion as Police Launch Full Investigation
Labor authorities booked Sohn Jae-il on suspicion of violating the Serious Accidents Punishment Act. Three company officials, including the CEO and plant head, are barred from leaving South Korea.
koreatimes.co.krworld41 days ago
First Funeral Held for Victim of Fatal Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Factory in Daejeon
The initial service for one of five workers killed in the June 1 explosion took place Saturday morning. Company officials said workers were cleaning propellant residue when the blast occurred.
koreatimes.co.krworld43 days ago
Labor authorities raid Hanwha Aerospace over Daejeon factory explosion
Workplace safety officials searched the company's Seoul headquarters and Daejeon plant on Thursday. The raid is part of an investigation into a Monday explosion that killed five workers and injured two others.
Breaking Defenseworld43 days ago
Air Force Awards GE Aerospace Firm-Fixed-Price Engine Contract and Selects Rolls-Royce for Medium-Thrust Drone Propulsion
The U.S. Air Force has awarded contracts to GE Aerospace and Rolls-Royce to advance engine designs for Medium Thrust Class Autonomous Collaborative Platforms. The selections focus initially on drones but may extend to other aircraft with similar propulsion needs.
japantimes.co.jpworld45 days ago
Explosion and fire at South Korean defense plant kills five
An explosion and fire at a Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon killed five workers and injured two others on Monday. Officials have not released the cause or identified the victims.
benzinga.comfinance45 days ago
Firefly Aerospace Prices $192 Million Public Offering at $48 Per Share
Firefly Aerospace priced a public offering of 12 million shares at $48 each. The stock declined on Monday while broader indexes rose.
koreatimes.co.krworld46 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
Five workers died and two others were injured in a blast at the Hanwha Aerospace facility in Daejeon on June 1, 2026. Authorities have not yet identified the victims, and one of the injured remains in critical condition.
Japan Timesworld46 days ago
Explosion at Hanwha Aerospace Plant in Daejeon Kills Five, Injures Two
An explosion and fire occurred Monday at a Hanwha Aerospace factory in Daejeon, South Korea. Five workers died and two others were injured during operations involving rocket propellant production.
koreatimes.co.krworld46 days ago
South Korean Party Leaders Urge Scaled-Back Campaigning After Factory Explosion
Ruling and opposition party leaders directed candidates to suspend or tone down campaign activities after an explosion at a Hanwha Aerospace factory killed five people. The blast occurred two days before scheduled local elections.
New York Postpolitics49 days ago
EPA Provides Air Monitoring After Chemical Leak Prompts Evacuations in Garden Grove
The Environmental Protection Agency deployed air monitors at a Garden Grove aerospace facility after a pressurized storage tank began heating. Officials lifted evacuation orders for roughly 50,000 residents after ruling out an explosion risk.
TechCrunchtechnology49 days ago
StrictlyVC Los Angeles Event Scheduled for June 18
TechCrunch announced an evening event on June 18 at The Aerospace Corporation Campus in El Segundo. The program includes sessions on defense technology and physical AI.
The Interceptpolitics50 days ago
California Plant Linked to Chemical Leak Also Makes F-35 Jet Parts
A Garden Grove facility operated by GKN Aerospace released a chemical last week, prompting evacuation orders for up to 50,000 residents. The same site produces acrylic canopies for F-35 fighter jets under subcontracts with Lockheed Martin.
Benzingafinance50 days ago
Institutional Investors Increase Activity in Technology and Aerospace Stocks
TradePulse data for May 27, 2026 shows elevated institutional order flows across multiple sectors. Technology, aerospace, and cybersecurity names appear among the highest-ranked stocks by aggregate flow score.
thestreet.comfinance50 days ago
Analysts Initiate Coverage on Three Biotech and Aerospace Stocks
Mizuho, Roth Capital, and an unnamed GE Aerospace analyst started coverage on Century Therapeutics, BioAge Labs, and GE Aerospace with positive ratings and price targets.
fastcompany.comscience50 days ago
NASA Moon Base Plans Reported to Lift Space Contractor Stocks
Reports indicate that NASA’s updated moon base approach is linked to gains in shares of companies working on lunar projects. Blue Origin and Firefly Aerospace are among the firms cited as beneficiaries of the Artemis program.
New York Postpolitics51 days ago
GKN Aerospace Issues Statement on Garden Grove Chemical Tank Incident
GKN Aerospace released a statement Sunday regarding a chemical tank in Garden Grove that began heating uncontrollably last week. About 40,000 residents were evacuated, and some have since returned after temperatures cooled.
Los Angeles Timesscience51 days ago
Garden Grove Evacuation Continues After Aerospace Plant Tank Overheats
Roughly 16,000 of 50,000 residents remain displaced after a chemical storage tank at GKN Aerospace overheated on Thursday. Officials stated the risk of explosion has largely passed but continue monitoring air quality and drainage systems.
michaelwest.com.aupolitics52 days ago
Orange County Chemical Tank Stabilized, Evacuation Zone Cut 65 Percent
Officials said Monday that overnight testing eliminated the threat of a catastrophic explosion at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove. Evacuation orders for nearly 50,000 residents were reduced to about 16,000 people.
upi.compolitics52 days ago
Trump Approves Federal Emergency Declaration for Orange County Chemical Leak
President Trump approved a federal emergency declaration for Orange County after a chemical leak at a Garden Grove aerospace facility prompted evacuations of nearly 50,000 residents. California crews completed an overnight operation Monday that eliminated the threat of a large ex…
The Bbcscience52 days agoUpdated
Orange County Officials Say Chemical Tank Explosion Threat Eliminated
Fire officials confirmed a crack in a pressurized tank of methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove aerospace plant reduced internal pressure and lowered temperature. Evacuation orders for roughly 50,000 residents remain in effect while crews continue monitoring.
world52 days ago
Evacuation Orders Issued for 50,000 Orange County Residents After Chemical Leak
Authorities ordered nearly 50,000 residents in Orange County, California, to leave their homes after a chemical leak was reported from a tank at GKN Aerospace. Residents described uncertainty about the duration of the evacuation.
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Orange County Firefighters Eliminate Explosion Risk at Aerospace Facility Tank
More than 50,000 residents remain under evacuation orders after a chemical leak at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove. Officials reported that the risk of a boiling liquid expanding vapor explosion has been removed, though the possibility of a toxic leak persists.
joemygod.comworld52 days ago
California Officials Evacuate 50,000 Residents Near Leaking Chemical Tank
Emergency crews responded to a leaking tank at GKN Aerospace in Garden Grove containing an estimated 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate. Officials issued mandatory evacuation orders and declared a state of emergency while working to reduce pressure and temperature inside the ta…
winnipegfreepress.comworld52 days ago
Damaged Chemical Tank Prompts Evacuation of 50,000 in Garden Grove
A storage tank holding 6,000 to 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate at GKN Aerospace overheated last week and developed a crack. Officials continue cooling operations and monitoring air quality while residents remain under evacuation orders.
New York Postworld53 days ago
Class-Action Lawsuit Filed Against GKN Aerospace Over Garden Grove Chemical Tank
A class-action lawsuit was filed against GKN Aerospace over a pressurized chemical tank in Garden Grove, California. The suit seeks compensation for evacuation costs and related damages after a leak was reported.
Washington Examinerpolitics53 days ago
EPA Administrator Says Low-Volume Release Likely in Garden Grove Tank Incident
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin stated Sunday that a low-volume release is the most likely outcome from an overheating tank at a Garden Grove aerospace facility. Orange County remains under a state of emergency declared by Governor Gavin Newsom.
BBC Newsworld53 days ago
California Governor Declares Emergency After Toxic Chemical Leak
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a tank holding about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate developed a potential crack at a Garden Grove aerospace facility. Thousands of residents were placed under evacuation orders while crews work to cool the tank and c…
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BBC Newsworld53 days ago
California Governor Declares Emergency Over Chemical Tank Leak in Garden Grove
Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency after a tank holding about 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate developed a potential crack at a GKN Aerospace facility. Thousands of residents received evacuation orders while crews sprayed water on the tank to reduce temperatu…
New York Postpolitics53 days ago
Disneyland Remains Open During Chemical Tank Emergency in Garden Grove
Disneyland stated the theme park is outside the evacuation zone and continues normal operations. Emergency crews have worked for several days to stabilize an overheated chemical storage tank at a nearby aerospace facility.
nypost.comworld53 days ago
GKN Aerospace Plant in Garden Grove Faces Overheating Chemical Tank
A storage tank holding 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove has been overheating since Thursday. Officials expanded evacuation orders across six Orange County cities, affecting an estimated 40,000 to 50,000 residents.
Los Angeles Timessports53 days ago
Orange County Fire Crews Respond to Toxic Chemical Leak at Aerospace Facility
Around 40,000 residents in parts of Orange County were ordered to evacuate after a 34,000-gallon tank began leaking methyl methacrylate at a Garden Grove business. Firefighters have been spraying the tank with water to prevent an explosion or major spill.
nypost.comworld54 days ago
Garden Grove Chemical Tank Temperature Rises Despite Cooling Efforts
Orange County fire officials reported Saturday that a tank of methyl methacrylate at a GKN Aerospace facility continued to heat up. Evacuations affecting about 40,000 residents remain in place under a state of emergency declared by Gov. Gavin Newsom.
Los Angeles Timesworld54 days ago
Evacuation Order Covers Parts of Six Orange County Cities After Chemical Leak
Residents in Garden Grove, Cypress, Stanton, Anaheim, Buena Park and Westminster left their homes after a chemical leak at an aerospace plant. Officials said a tank remains at risk of explosion and shelter capacity has been reached.
nypost.comworld54 days ago
Orange County DA Opens Probe Into GKN Aerospace Over Chemical Tank Incident
Orange County prosecutors launched an investigation into GKN Aerospace after a chemical tank at its Garden Grove facility overheated, prompting evacuations across multiple cities. Officials declared a state of emergency as crews worked to stabilize the tank containing methyl meth…