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Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia as 180-Aircraft Market Emerges

Embraer's C-390 tactical transport is gaining traction across Asia as regional air forces pursue fleet modernization, presenting a potential market of roughly 180 aircraft over the next two decades. The development underscores growing procurement momentum for the type in the region.

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

Bloomberg Law

Hegseth brings 'Arsenal of Freedom' pitch to Blue Origin, seeks Bezos' help to remake Pentagon procurement

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00

Space Intel Report

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

Aviation Week

Singapore buys ex‑Spanish C-130Hs as interim Hercules replacement

2026-02-02T08:03:04.279998-08:00

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Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia as 180-Aircraft Market Emerges Embraer's C-390 tactical transport is gaining traction across Asia as regional air forces pursue fleet modernization, presenting a potential market of roughly 180 aircraft over the next two decades. The development underscores growing procurement momentum for the type in the region.

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

Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia as 180-Aircraft Market Emerges

FlightGlobal

BIRD Aerosystems wins multi‑million‑dollar Asia‑Pacific contract to fit SPREOS DIRCM on helicopters BIRD Aerosystems has won a multi‑million‑dollar Asia‑Pacific contract to supply dozens of SPREOS directed infrared countermeasures (DIRCM) for a regional helicopter upgrade programme, enhancing rotary‑wing self‑protection. The deal includes technology transfer to enable local production and sustainment across multiple helicopter platforms.

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

BIRD Aerosystems wins multi‑million‑dollar Asia‑Pacific contract to fit SPREOS DIRCM on helicopters

Space Intel Report

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Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo Airbus Defence and Space CEO Michael Schoellhorn publicly weighed the benefits and risks of a potential merger with Thales and Leonardo. He said such a tie‑up could boost scale, systems integration and European defence competitiveness but would face steep industrial governance, antitrust and integration hurdles.

2026-02-02T12:34:45.403458-08:00

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Bloomberg Law

Hegseth brings 'Arsenal of Freedom' pitch to Blue Origin, seeks Bezos' help to remake Pentagon procurement U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited Blue Origin’s Merritt Island/Kennedy Space Center site on Feb. 2 as part of his 'Arsenal of Freedom' tour, delivered remarks to employees, praised the Bezos‑backed firm and urged industry support for procurement reforms that prioritize quality over lobbying.

2026-02-02T10:58:09.443593-08:00

Hegseth brings 'Arsenal of Freedom' pitch to Blue Origin, seeks Bezos' help to remake Pentagon procurement

Air Data News

India opens talks with Ecuador to source retired Sepecat Jaguars and extend IAF fleet to mid‑2030s The Indian Air Force has opened discussions with Ecuador over the possible transfer of retired Sepecat Jaguar attack aircraft, seeking airframes and spares to keep the type flying into the mid‑2030s. The move follows earlier Jaguar transfers from Oman and is framed as a fleet sustainment step.

2026-02-02T09:56:56.981456-08:00

India opens talks with Ecuador to source retired Sepecat Jaguars and extend IAF fleet to mid‑2030s

Aviation Week

Singapore buys ex‑Spanish C-130Hs as interim Hercules replacement The Republic of Singapore Air Force has acquired pre‑owned Lockheed Martin C-130H transports as an interim refresh for its ageing C-130B/H fleet, receiving three of four ex‑Spanish airframes from Blue Aerospace. RSAF chief Maj. Gen. Kelvin Fan says the C-130 will meet requirements for the next 15–20 years.

2026-02-02T08:03:04.279998-08:00

Singapore buys ex‑Spanish C-130Hs as interim Hercules replacement

FlightGlobal

Honeywell unveils SkyShot 1600 turbofan for Asia's uncrewed fighter / CCA market Honeywell Aerospace has launched the SkyShot 1600, a small turbofan developed for uncrewed Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) and light autonomous fighters in Asia. The engine aims to plug a regional shortage of suitable powerplants and position Honeywell as a supplier to emerging manned–unmanned teaming programmes.

2026-02-02T06:34:43.713484-08:00

Honeywell unveils SkyShot 1600 turbofan for Asia's uncrewed fighter / CCA market

Reuters

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays Workers at British defence group BAE Systems in northwest England will stage strikes from February 2 to at least February 20 over pay and conditions, the union said. The union warned the industrial action could cause delays to defence production at affected sites.

2026-02-02T06:22:48.610240-08:00

BAE Systems workers in northwest England to strike Feb 2–20 over pay, risking defence production delays

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Embraer C-390 Building Momentum in Asia as 180-Aircraft Market Emerges

Hegseth brings 'Arsenal of Freedom' pitch to Blue Origin, seeks Bezos' help to remake Pentagon procurement

Airbus CEO weighs potential merger with Thales and Leonardo

Singapore buys ex‑Spanish C-130Hs as interim Hercules replacement

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