Europe – October 27, 2026 -- The European Space Agency (ESA) has commissioned OHB System AG, a subsidiary of OHB SE, to run feasibility and preliminary design studies for OASIS (Outpost for Advanced Scientific Investigation Station), a shared infrastructure platform for long-term experiments and technology demonstrations on the lunar surface.

Mainz – October 27, 2026 -- The Eu-BEST (European Bench for Engine and Stage Testing) project has delivered a modular, mobile rocket test bench, funded with EUR 4.96 million under the EU's Horizon Europe programme. The project closed after final acceptance of the complete test stand at the Mainz site of OHB Digital Connect.

Eu-BEST started on 1 November 2023. Representatives of the European Commission, the European Space Agency (ESA), French space agency CNES, German aerospace centre DLR and the project partners attended the closing.

Bremen – October 27, 2026 -- OHB will acquire 25 percent of MediaMobil Communication GmbH through a capital increase, under a strategic partnership agreed between the two Bremen-based companies. The announcement does not disclose the transaction value.

United States – October 27, 2026 -- The Pentagon's suspension of CMMC Phase II third-party assessment requirements has made contractors' own self-attestations the main compliance record, raising their exposure under the False Claims Act (FCA). Mandatory C3PAO certifications remain on hold following the Department of War's class deviation, but Phase I self-attestation is still fully active.

Dallas – October 27, 2026 -- XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) appointed Dr. Allan Evans, CEO of rival-adjacent drone company Unusual Machines (NYSE American: UMAC), as a director and Chairman of its Board, restoring the board to five members.

Fort Lauderdale – October 27, 2026 -- Evolver DFR, a brand of XTI Aerospace (NASDAQ: XTIA) powered by its Drone Nerds division, has launched a Drone as First Responder (DFR) program that lets police, fire and emergency agencies buy a multi-year, multi-location system on a single purchase order with no recurring subscription fees for the contracted solution.

FORT LAUDERDALE – October 27, 2026 -- XTI Aerospace (Nasdaq: XTIA) reported preliminary third-quarter revenue of $35.3 million, in line with its 2026 outlook of $125 million to $130 million. The company is still working to restructure its acquisition-related notes and cure defaults under its credit facility.

The figure is unaudited. It remains subject to quarter-end closing procedures and review by the company's independent registered public accounting firm, and actual results may differ materially.

MILTON KEYNES – October 27, 2026 -- Three SMT Corp executives presented at the Counterfeit Awareness & Trusted Supply Chains Workshop, held at BSI's headquarters on September 24, 2026, where aerospace and defence professionals examined counterfeit risk across multi-tier supply chains.

SMT Corp President Mike Schwarm, Vice President of Business Development and Marketing Mark Broadhead, and Vice President of Technology Dr. Nicholas Williams covered supply chain assurance, real-world counterfeit cases, and component authentication and testing.

Kuala Lumpur – October 27, 2026 -- CTruk Boats Sdn Bhd and Integris signed a memorandum of understanding at Defence Services Asia 2026 (DSA 2026) to co-develop lightweight composite armour for CTruk's new 40m Surface Effect Ship (SES) Fast Patrol Craft.

France – October 27, 2026 -- Integris and TR Equipment have delivered a maritime ballistic protection system for ship gunners to the Marine Nationale, the French Navy, with 360-degree shielding and protection up to STANAG Level 2.

System scales beyond Level 2 for higher-threat missions

The system is built from lightweight composite armour and a modular design that can be configured for specific missions. It covers weapon stations, torso and lower body. Configurations for higher threat levels are available as options.