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Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract

President Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping could clear the path for significant Boeing commercial aircraft purchases by Chinese customers, with potential implications for Boeing's order book and production planning. Separately, Honeywell has secured a Pentagon contract, reinforcing defence revenue momentum for the supplier sector.

2026-03-25T12:05:37.121813-07:00

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Brazil unveils first Embraer‑assembled F‑39E Gripen, the country’s first domestically built supersonic fighter

2026-03-25T08:41:20.748653-07:00

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RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00

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Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

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Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract President Trump's meeting with China's Xi Jinping could clear the path for significant Boeing commercial aircraft purchases by Chinese customers, with potential implications for Boeing's order book and production planning. Separately, Honeywell has secured a Pentagon contract, reinforcing defence revenue momentum for the supplier sector.

2026-03-25T12:05:37.121813-07:00

Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract

FlightGlobal

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials As part of efforts to extend service life of its F/A-18A Hornets, the Royal Canadian Air Force test-fired Raytheon's extended-range AMRAAM during upgrade trials at Tyndall AFB, Florida, employing crews and aircraft from 425 Tactical Fighter Squadron to evaluate weapon fit and performance.

2026-03-25T11:14:42.510600-07:00

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

FlightGlobal

Anduril UK surpasses 100 staff as demand for autonomous defence systems rises Anduril UK has expanded to more than 100 employees, up from roughly 20 two years ago, as demand for its autonomy and unmanned defence systems in the UK grows. The firm describes the increase as measured and managed while positioning to pursue multiple sovereign opportunities.

2026-03-25T10:24:45.775557-07:00

Anduril UK surpasses 100 staff as demand for autonomous defence systems rises

FlightGlobal

US Army awards $117M contract to field AV P550 long‑range VTOL reconnaissance UAS The US Army awarded a $117 million production contract to field the AV P550, a long‑range VTOL unmanned aerial system, to frontline combat units, procuring an unspecified quantity to provide enhanced reconnaissance, surveillance and target‑acquisition capabilities in near‑term operational deployments.

2026-03-25T10:24:45.703862-07:00

US Army awards $117M contract to field AV P550 long‑range VTOL reconnaissance UAS

SpaceNews.com

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut Telesat is conducting laser communications tests as it seeks to position its upcoming low‑Earth‑orbit service for defence users. The optical link trial aims to validate high‑capacity, low‑latency intersatellite and ground connections and to demonstrate military‑grade performance ahead of the constellation's debut.

2026-03-25T08:47:25.099195-07:00

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

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Brazil unveils first Embraer‑assembled F‑39E Gripen, the country’s first domestically built supersonic fighter Embraer and Saab presented Brazil’s first locally assembled F‑39E Gripen (registration 4109) on 25 March at Embraer’s Gavião Peixoto facility. The aircraft is the first supersonic fighter built on Brazilian soil, marking a key final‑assembly and industrialisation milestone for the Embraer–Saab partnership.

2026-03-25T08:41:20.748653-07:00

Brazil unveils first Embraer‑assembled F‑39E Gripen, the country’s first domestically built supersonic fighter

CNBC

AI and conflict are accelerating the military drone market; AeroVironment, Kratos flagged as potential winners Rising use of AI and ongoing conflicts are driving a rapid expansion in the military drone market, analysts say. Suppliers such as AeroVironment and Kratos Defense & Security Solutions are highlighted as potential industrial winners as governments scale procurement of autonomous and semi‑autonomous UAS for ISR and strike roles.

2026-03-25T08:21:25.032722-07:00

AI and conflict are accelerating the military drone market; AeroVironment, Kratos flagged as potential winners

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Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks Skylark Labs has installed fixed foreign-object debris (FOD) detection systems at airports to identify runway debris without routine vehicle patrols, while the Indian Navy trialled an AI-based FOD detection system on a carrier deck, enabling real-time debris tracking without disrupting flight operations.

2026-03-25T07:45:16.082209-07:00

Fixed and AI FOD detection systems deployed to spot debris at airports and on carrier decks

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Trump–Xi Meeting could unlock major Boeing China sales as Honeywell lands Pentagon contract

Brazil unveils first Embraer‑assembled F‑39E Gripen, the country’s first domestically built supersonic fighter

RCAF test-fires Raytheon extended-range AMRAAM from F/A-18A during Hornet upgrade trials

Telesat tests laser communications as it eyes a defence role ahead of LEO debut

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