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Reuters • Julie Zhu, Jun Yong, Jun Yuan Yong, Tim Hepher

China's Singapore Airshow Push: Military Displays and Export Signalling Challenge U.S. Influence

At the Singapore Airshow this week Beijing staged a high‑profile showcase of military and civil aviation — including modern fighter displays alongside U.S. and Russian types — using public exhibitions and sales messaging to press its influence in Southeast Asia and intensify export competition.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

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Saab to fly fighter-sized uncrewed demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00

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Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s

2026-02-05T21:37:51.856245-08:00

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Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV jet-powered attack drone to enable mass low‑cost strike fleets

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00

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China's Singapore Airshow Push: Military Displays and Export Signalling Challenge U.S. Influence At the Singapore Airshow this week Beijing staged a high‑profile showcase of military and civil aviation — including modern fighter displays alongside U.S. and Russian types — using public exhibitions and sales messaging to press its influence in Southeast Asia and intensify export competition.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

China's Singapore Airshow Push: Military Displays and Export Signalling Challenge U.S. Influence

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Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s Top Aces is pursuing adversary‑air contracts across the Asia‑Pacific after holding talks with Singapore, Japan, Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia at the Singapore Airshow. The Canadian contractor operates more than 150 tactical aircraft, including F‑16s modified to replicate fifth‑generation threats for training.

2026-02-05T21:37:51.856245-08:00

Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s

FlightGlobal

Saab to fly fighter-sized uncrewed demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision Saab will fly a fighter-sized uncrewed demonstrator in 2027 under Sweden's Future Fighter System to test technologies for a next-generation combat aircraft. The airborne trials will inform Stockholm's decision due in 2030, with the programme's second phase focused on technology maturation and demonstration flights.

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00

Saab to fly fighter-sized uncrewed demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

Reuters

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV jet-powered attack drone to enable mass low‑cost strike fleets Kratos and Taiwan's NCSIST have tested the Mighty Hornet IV, a modified MQM‑178, reaching Mach 0.8 and sustaining high‑G maneuvers above 35,000 ft while demonstrating MUM‑T and loitering‑munition support. Taipei says the system is aimed at rapidly scaling low‑cost strike forces to deter China.

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV jet-powered attack drone to enable mass low‑cost strike fleets

SpaceNews.com

Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions The Pentagon is promoting its Golden Dome air‑and‑missile defense concept as a template for faster, more risk‑tolerant acquisition across defense programs. Officials want the model used to accelerate prototyping, fielding and contractor engagement while accepting higher developmental risk to shorten delivery timelines.

2026-02-05T16:27:21.464088-08:00

Pentagon pushes Golden Dome as model for faster, risk‑tolerant defense acquisitions

Breaking Defense

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order L3Harris has started militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea's airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) requirement, saying it has already received two aircraft to begin mission-system integration and that the AERIS solution has demonstrated program momentum and maturity. Jason Whitford told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-05T13:23:19.708689-08:00

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order

Space Intel Report

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month Sky Perfect JSat, a satellite fleet operator and expanding space-systems provider, reported higher revenue and operating income for the nine months ended Dec. 31. The company is also poised for a Japan Ministry of Defense ISR constellation contract expected to be awarded this month.

2026-02-05T11:35:28.578408-08:00

Sky Perfect JSat posts higher revenue and operating income for nine months to Dec. 31; Japan MoD ISR contract due this month

FlightGlobal

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth Saab posted record quarterly results in Q4 2025 and a record full-year 2025, driven by significant orders and contracts for its aeronautics and surveillance lines — notably Gripen E/F fighters and GlobalEye AEW&C sales. Strong demand prompted the company to raise its growth targets.

2026-02-05T08:34:59.562946-08:00

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth

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China's Singapore Airshow Push: Military Displays and Export Signalling Challenge U.S. Influence

Saab to fly fighter-sized uncrewed demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

Top Aces targets Asia‑Pacific with adversary air services using modified F‑16s

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV jet-powered attack drone to enable mass low‑cost strike fleets

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