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Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea enters final assembly

At the Singapore Airshow Embraer announced the first C-390 Millennium for the Republic of Korea Air Force has entered final assembly at its Brazilian facility. The milestone advances the programme toward an Asia debut and delivery preparations for ROKAF’s new tactical airlifter.

2026-02-03T00:34:39.018868-08:00

Reuters

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

2026-02-02T23:35:32.471439-08:00

FlightGlobal

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat heads to production as Australia eyes operational CCA in 2028

2026-02-02T20:34:38.420210-08:00

AINonline

Embraer confirms Uzbekistan as buyer of two KC-390/C-390 Millennium transports

2026-02-02T19:15:04.011224-08:00

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FlightGlobal

Syos Aerospace to pick UK site for SA200 production as it targets Project NYX 'loyal wingman' bids Syos Aerospace will soon name a UK location for a new production line to build its SA200 rotary‑wing unmanned aircraft, aligning industrial capacity with a bid to supply the Ministry of Defence's Project NYX 'loyal wingman' requirement. The move signals scaling from development toward production readiness.

2026-02-03T02:16:01.870794-08:00

Syos Aerospace to pick UK site for SA200 production as it targets Project NYX 'loyal wingman' bids

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Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea enters final assembly At the Singapore Airshow Embraer announced the first C-390 Millennium for the Republic of Korea Air Force has entered final assembly at its Brazilian facility. The milestone advances the programme toward an Asia debut and delivery preparations for ROKAF’s new tactical airlifter.

2026-02-03T00:34:39.018868-08:00

Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea enters final assembly

Reuters

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers Berlin is weighing a €35 billion military space spending plan to procure spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive laser systems aimed at countering growing orbital threats from Russia and China, the German space commander said. The proposal would substantially accelerate Germany's sovereign milsatcom and space-warfare posture.

2026-02-02T23:35:32.471439-08:00

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

Wall Street Journal

DHS spent $35 billion on deportation push and border-wall contracts, awarding major deals to Anduril and Fisher Sand The Department of Homeland Security has awarded roughly $35 billion in contracts since President Trump retook office, directing major deals to defense‑tech firm Anduril and construction company Fisher Sand. The spending is aimed at expanding deportation capacity and accelerating construction of border barriers.

2026-02-02T20:48:34.198133-08:00

DHS spent $35 billion on deportation push and border-wall contracts, awarding major deals to Anduril and Fisher Sand

FlightGlobal

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat heads to production as Australia eyes operational CCA in 2028 Boeing says its MQ-28 Ghost Bat Block II has entered ground testing and the company aims to begin assembling operational aircraft within two years, positioning Australia to field the world's first collaborative combat aircraft capability in 2028. Boeing is using that momentum to court international buyers for later blocks.

2026-02-02T20:34:38.420210-08:00

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat heads to production as Australia eyes operational CCA in 2028

AINonline

ST Engineering and Honeywell in talks to set up MRO centre for Honeywell avionics ST Engineering and Honeywell are discussing plans to establish an MRO centre to service Honeywell avionics, a move linked to defence modernisation efforts. The proposed facility could localise authorised repair and sustainment for Honeywell avionics systems and shorten logistics tails for operators in the region.

2026-02-02T19:49:11.219140-08:00

ST Engineering and Honeywell in talks to set up MRO centre for Honeywell avionics

AINonline

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Embraer confirms Uzbekistan as buyer of two KC-390/C-390 Millennium transports Embraer revealed at the Singapore Airshow that the previously undisclosed customer for two KC‑390/C‑390 Millennium military transports is the Republic of Uzbekistan. The Uzbekistan Air Force will begin operating the type, while Elbit Systems is promoting an airborne intelligence/sensor variant of the platform.

2026-02-02T19:15:04.011224-08:00

Embraer confirms Uzbekistan as buyer of two KC-390/C-390 Millennium transports

FlightGlobal

BIRD Aerosystems wins tens-of-millions SPREOS DIRCM deal for Asia‑Pacific helicopter upgrades BIRD Aerosystems has secured a contract valued at “tens of millions of dollars” to supply dozens of SPREOS directed infrared countermeasures for an Asia‑Pacific helicopter upgrade programme. The agreement includes technology transfer and strategic cooperation with a leading local defence company, the firm said on 2 February.

2026-02-02T18:27:40.964061-08:00

BIRD Aerosystems wins tens-of-millions SPREOS DIRCM deal for Asia‑Pacific helicopter upgrades

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Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for Republic of Korea enters final assembly

Germany proposes €35bn military space plan to field spy satellites, spaceplanes and offensive lasers

Boeing's MQ-28 Ghost Bat heads to production as Australia eyes operational CCA in 2028

Embraer confirms Uzbekistan as buyer of two KC-390/C-390 Millennium transports

News Timeline