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RTX Corporation reported third quarter 2026 sales of $25.0 billion, an 11% increase compared to the same period last year, signaling continued momentum in the defense and aerospace sectors. The company also raised its full-year 2026 adjusted sales outlook to a range of $97.0 to $97.5 billion, up from a prior forecast of $95.0 to $96.0 billion.

Deutsche Lufthansa AG, along with other major carriers, is experiencing a substantial reduction in flight routes and frequencies from German airports compared to pre-pandemic levels, according to a recent industry association report. The number of available routes is projected to fall to 1,544 in the current year, down from 1,678 in 2019, with flight volume decreasing from 1.7 million to approximately 1.4 million.

European space exploration is poised for a significant leap forward as OHB System AG, a subsidiary of OHB SE, has been contracted by the European Space Agency (ESA) to conduct feasibility and preliminary design studies for OASIS – an Outpost for Advanced Scientific Investigation Station. The contract, announced October 19, 2026, signals a commitment to establishing a long-term, shared infrastructure on the lunar surface, designed to support sustained scientific research and technological innovation.

Zijin Gold International, a subsidiary of Zijin Mining, reported a substantial 70% year-on-year increase in revenue, reaching US$5.81 billion for the nine months through September 30, 2026. This growth reflects increased gold production – up approximately 28% to 41 tonnes – and refined operational management, as highlighted in a company announcement. Profit attributable to owners of the parent followed suit, surging 123% to US$2.01 billion over the same period.

• OHB has secured a nearly €1 billion order for the IRIS² program, bolstering its position in secure satellite communications. | • Analyst expectations for future contracts—including Sentinel and SATCOMBw 4—have increased, potentially adding billions in revenue for the company.

• New research demonstrates a persistent backdoor attack on AI models that survives knowledge distillation, a common defense mechanism. | • The ‘DAR’ method exploits naturally occurring patterns and label poisoning to maintain backdoor functionality even after data purification.

2 billion, driven by strong performance in its health & wellness, entertainment, and ASEAN businesses. 90 trillion, while it continues to pursue a mid-term business plan focused on portfolio optimization and capital efficiency.

• A new analysis argues current US data portability regulations prioritize service providers over individual users. | • The report advocates for a human-centric data approach, empowering individuals to control and aggregate their personal data for AI applications.

• A new GAO report finds the Department of Defense’s Responsible AI efforts are challenged by inconsistent collaboration and a severely understaffed division. | • The Responsible AI Working Council, intended to foster collaboration, lapsed for a period and risks future disruption due to a lack of formal chartering.

• Traton SE, along with Daimler Buses and MAN, could be impacted by a planned 70% cut in German government funding for electric buses starting in 2027. | • The reduction in subsidies threatens the EU’s target of 65% electric bus fleets by 2030 and could lead to increased reliance on non-EU manufacturers, particularly from China.