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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said the Republic of China Air Force will buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports from the United States, cancelling a planned modernization of its ageing C-130H fleet after a cost-based reassessment that favoured new airframes over upgrades.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

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World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

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Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

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

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said the Republic of China Air Force will buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules transports from the United States, cancelling a planned modernization of its ageing C-130H fleet after a cost-based reassessment that favoured new airframes over upgrades.

2026-02-08T20:18:23.681170-08:00

Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade

Breaking Defense

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

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Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings Rotor Maxx Support Limited was named the successful bidder in the Canadian government's competitive sale of CH-124 Sea King helicopters, acquiring ex-RCAF/RN maritime anti-submarine airframes. The purchase transfers legacy Sea King assets to a civilian support specialist and alters disposition of Canada’s naval rotary-wing inventory.

2026-02-08T11:12:30.587989-08:00

Rotor Maxx Support acquires Canadian CH-124 Sea Kings

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Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle The U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command awarded Starfish Space $54.5 million to build a second Otter satellite‑servicing vehicle, funding a GEO‑capable on‑orbit servicing and mobility platform. Starfish says it leverages large‑scale simulations and Google Cloud machine learning to develop autonomous rendezvous, docking and mobility functions.

2026-02-07T08:07:20.728950-08:00

Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

CNBC

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities At the Singapore Airshow, governments signalled a drive for sovereign defence posture, prioritising capabilities and sustainment that are 'close at hand' to shorten response times and reduce external dependencies. Exhibits and delegations emphasised on‑regional access to equipment, support and industrial partnerships.

2026-02-07T01:48:29.432793-08:00

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

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Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

SpaceNews.com

How we helped usher in the modern era of AI at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency A first‑person account of how modern artificial intelligence was introduced at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency, describing the authors' role in that transition and its implications for geospatial intelligence capabilities. It examines operational impacts, data workflows and workforce adaptation during NGA's AI modernization.

2026-02-06T09:08:22.720443-08:00

How we helped usher in the modern era of AI at the U.S. National Geospatial‑Intelligence Agency

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Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore At the Singapore Airshow Shield AI and ST Engineering announced a partnership to integrate Shield's Hivemind autonomy into Singaporean drone operations, using AI to optimise drone‑to‑drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming. The work will tune swarm behaviour and human–drone interactions for military operational use.

2026-02-06T06:58:33.555370-08:00

Shield AI and ST Engineering to integrate Hivemind for AI‑driven drone swarms and manned–unmanned teaming in Singapore

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Taiwan to buy 10 Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules, cancels C-130H upgrade

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

Space Force awards Starfish Space $54.5M for second Otter on‑orbit servicing vehicle

Singapore Airshow 2026 opens with 35 static displays as China showcases military, civil and Luanniao near‑space concept

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