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As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role
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As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role

Gen. Shawn Bratton, the Space Force’s vice chief of space operations, spoke with SpaceNews’ Sandra Erwin as part of an event focused on the Space Force 2040 at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center on Jan. 21. Here are six takeaways from their conversation: Planning for 2040 means more space superiority A long-range planning initiative […] The post As satellites become targets, Space Force plans a broader role appeared first on SpaceNews.

SpaceNews • Feb 04, 2026
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France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army
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France delivers 1,000 infantry reconnaissance drones to Army

France’s defense procurement agency, the Direction générale de l’armement, has delivered 1,000 low-cost “drone du combattant” systems to the Armée de Terre, marking the first tranche of a rapid acquisition program launched last year. According to the DGA, the 1,000 micro-drones were delivered following an order placed on June 30, 2025, with French company Harmattan […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 04, 2026
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Uzbekistan named as Embraer C-390 Millennium customer, first operator in Central Asia
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Uzbekistan named as Embraer C-390 Millennium customer, first operator in Central Asia

Embraer has revealed the Republic of Uzbekistan as the previously undisclosed customer for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, making the Uzbek Air Force the first operator of the type in Central Asia. The aircraft will be primarily used for transport and humanitarian missions, significantly enhancing Uzbekistan’s airlift and operational capabilities. Embraer highlighted the selection […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Op Sindoor aftermath? Indians to Turkey dropped by 25% in 2025
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Op Sindoor aftermath? Indians to Turkey dropped by 25% in 2025

One often wonders if the online “Boycott” calls and hashtags have any effect on the ground or just vanish in thin air. Indian visitors to Turkey were down 25% in 2025, data released by the Turkish tourism ministry. This comes as an aftermath of Operation Sindoor when Turkish military equipment helped Pakistan and repeated push […]

Network Thoughts • Feb 04, 2026
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Indonesia moves to buy Leonardo M-346F light fighters
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Indonesia moves to buy Leonardo M-346F light fighters

Leonardo announced at the Singapore Airshow that it has signed a Letter of Intent with PT ESystem Solutions Indonesia and the Ministry of Defence of the Republic of Indonesia to cooperate on the supply and support of M-346F “Block 20” aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force. According to Leonardo, the Letter of Intent follows the […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 04, 2026
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Embraer advances first South Korean C-390 as final assembly milestone reached
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Embraer advances first South Korean C-390 as final assembly milestone reached

Embraer has confirmed that the first C-390 Millennium for the Republic of Korea Air Force has entered the final stage of assembly, marking a key milestone in Korea’s Large Transport Aircraft (LTA-II) programme. The aircraft will now move to production flights ahead of the integration of ROKAF-specific systems. The development underscores rapid progress in Embraer’s […]

Aviation24.be • Feb 04, 2026
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Vietnam signs deal for Israel-made Firefly loitering munition
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Vietnam signs deal for Israel-made Firefly loitering munition

Vietnam’s Ministry of Defense has reportedly signed an agreement with Rafael Advanced Defense Systems to equip the Vietnamese army with the “Maoz” drone, known as the Spike Firefly loitering munition, in a deal valued at approximately $250 million. According to a report by Intelligence Online, the agreement includes the establishment of a production facility in […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 03, 2026
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Florida firm AIR unveils DrN-600 uncrewed cargo aircraft
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Florida firm AIR unveils DrN-600 uncrewed cargo aircraft

A Florida-based advanced air mobility company, AIR, on Monday announced the public debut of the DrN-600, a sub-600 kg maximum takeoff weight uncrewed electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, developed in partnership with ST Engineering, marking a new step toward regulated electric cargo operations in Europe and Asia. The announcement was made through a company […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 03, 2026
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Philippines buys additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft
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Philippines buys additional A-29 Super Tucano aircraft

The Philippine Air Force has been confirmed as the customer behind an undisclosed order for six A-29 Super Tucano light attack aircraft, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced on February 3 at the Singapore Airshow. The newly disclosed contract brings the Philippine Air Force’s total A-29 fleet to 12 aircraft, following an earlier acquisition of six […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 03, 2026
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Uzbekistan buys C-390 military transport aircraft
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Uzbekistan buys C-390 military transport aircraft

Embraer confirmed on February 3, 2026, that the Republic of Uzbekistan is the customer behind a previously undisclosed order for the C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft, marking the country’s entry into the program and making it the first Central Asian nation to operate the platform. According to Embraer, the Uzbek Air Force will employ the […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 03, 2026
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Embraer unveils first C-390 for Republic of Korea Air Force
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Embraer unveils first C-390 for Republic of Korea Air Force

On February 3, 2026, Brazilian aerospace company Embraer announced at the Singapore Airshow that the first C-390 Millennium military transport aircraft for the Republic of Korea Air Force has reached the final stage of assembly, marking a key milestone in Seoul’s Large Transport Aircraft II (LTA-II) acquisition program. According to the company, the aircraft will […]

Defence Blog Aviation • Feb 03, 2026
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Multi-Aircraft Networking with Sniper NTP
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Lockheed Martin Demonstrates Multi-Aircraft Networking with Sniper NTP

Lockheed Martin completed the first demo of the Sniper Networked Targeting Pod, validating the new real-time data sharing capability between F-16s and ground stations. Lockheed Martin has completed a multi-aircraft flight demonstration of its new Sniper Networked Targeting Pod (NTP), validating the new capability to exchange targeting data in real-time between two F-16 fighters and […]

The Aviationist • Feb 03, 2026
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Faulty Fokker: The Troubled Dr.1 Triplane
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Faulty Fokker: The Troubled Dr.1 Triplane

Carrying a mystic of almost invincibility and pure terror, the Red Baron’s famous mount was anything but perfect, with several faults limiting it below its anticipated performance. Although built in somewhat limited numbers and in service for a short period of time, the most famous mount of the world’s most famous ace, Germany’s Manfred von […]

The Aviationist • Feb 02, 2026
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