A US-UK trade deal has taken effect, reducing tariffs on certain imports. The deal removes 10% tariffs on aircraft engines and parts. However, steel and aluminum tariffs remain unresolved, with the UK potentially facing higher tariffs starting July 9 if no agreement is reached.

The NATO Communications and Information Agency has awarded Leidos an $87 million contract to develop a centralized IT solution using secure cloud technology. Leidos will lead a team that includes Thales and Leonardo on the project.

Raytheon has secured a $279.2 million contract from the US Army to support the Land-Based Phalanx Weapon System, which is a key element of the Counter Rocket, Artillery, and Mortar system. The system, adapted from a US Navy platform, has been operational since 2005.

The Army Materiel Command has awarded Northrop Grumman a contract worth up to $354.9 million to produce 120mm M1002 tank training ammunition through September 2026. The contract, which includes refurbishment of ammo cans, will be fulfilled at Northrop's Minneapolis facility.

New York photo tourism business FlyNyon will operate a fleet of five Beta Alia electric air taxis, with delivery expected by year's end. Beta's order book includes the Defense Department, UPS, Air New Zealand and Helijet.

A cybercriminal group known as Scattered Spider has breached computer networks at several airlines in the US and Canada, prompting the FBI to work with the aviation sector to address the threat. The cyberattacks have not affected operational safety, but Hawaiian Airlines and WestJet are assessing the fallout.

The US Defense Department has stopped sharing satellite weather data with forecasters, citing cybersecurity concerns. The data, crucial for real-time hurricane and sea ice monitoring, has been provided for over 40 years. NOAA says the change will not affect hurricane forecasts, but researchers are worried about gaps in real-time information.

Sierra Space has invested $45 million in a Colorado facility to produce solar array systems for satellites and defense applications. The 70,000-square-foot facility will initially deliver 40 satellite wings annually, with plans to increase to 100. The solar arrays use high-efficiency gallium arsenide triple-junction microcells and surface-mount technology to enhance productivity.