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Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE

Calidus Holding Group, Hameem Technologies and Aergility announced a strategic partnership to develop and produce the ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in the UAE. The agreement establishes local manufacture of the two runway‑independent vertical take‑off and landing platforms.

2026-01-23T06:11:36.154532-08:00

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Luxembourg greenlights GovSat‑2 financing to boost sovereign secure satcom for national, EU and NATO use

2026-01-23T01:14:48.265193-08:00

Air Data News

MBDA wins German order for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles

2026-01-23T02:30:01.697564-08:00

DefenseNews.com

Denmark fast-tracks Lockheed radars to boost surveillance around Denmark, the Faroe Islands and eastern Greenland

2026-01-23T01:13:03.783672-08:00

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eVTOL Insights

Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE Calidus Holding Group, Hameem Technologies and Aergility announced a strategic partnership to develop and produce the ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in the UAE. The agreement establishes local manufacture of the two runway‑independent vertical take‑off and landing platforms.

2026-01-23T06:11:36.154532-08:00

Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE

Air Data News

MBDA wins German order for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles MBDA has won a new contract to supply additional Meteor beyond-visual-range (BVR) air-to-air missiles to the German Armed Forces. The award expands Germany's long-range air-to-air strike inventory and supports ongoing modernization of its fighter fleet's armament, and underlines continued European demand for MBDA's advanced missile systems.

2026-01-23T02:30:01.697564-08:00

MBDA wins German order for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles

SpaceWatch Global

Luxembourg greenlights GovSat‑2 financing to boost sovereign secure satcom for national, EU and NATO use Luxembourg's Chamber of Deputies has approved funding to acquire, launch and operate GovSat‑2, extending the state's sovereign secure-satellite communications capacity. The programme is framed as a capability for Luxembourg's national requirements and to support EU and NATO security and defence uses.

2026-01-23T01:14:48.265193-08:00

Luxembourg greenlights GovSat‑2 financing to boost sovereign secure satcom for national, EU and NATO use

DefenseNews.com

Denmark fast-tracks Lockheed radars to boost surveillance around Denmark, the Faroe Islands and eastern Greenland Denmark has fast-tracked procurement of Lockheed-built early-warning radars to expand northern air surveillance, planning sites around Denmark, the Faroe Islands and possibly eastern Greenland. The move accelerates national and NATO sensing capability in high latitudes ahead of wider Arctic security investments.

2026-01-23T01:13:03.783672-08:00

Denmark fast-tracks Lockheed radars to boost surveillance around Denmark, the Faroe Islands and eastern Greenland

Reuters

Babcock CEO David Lockwood to retire; nuclear chief Harry Holt named successor Babcock said chief executive David Lockwood will retire by the end of 2026, with Harry Holt — the company’s head of its nuclear division and a former Rolls‑Royce executive — named as his successor. The planned handover establishes an internal candidate to lead the UK engineering and defence services group.

2026-01-23T00:30:20.335538-08:00

Babcock CEO David Lockwood to retire; nuclear chief Harry Holt named successor

FlightGlobal

SOF Week 2026 to debut dedicated aviation demo space for UAS, counter‑UAS and airborne mission systems SOF Week 2026 in Tampa, Florida will for the first time host a dedicated aviation demonstration space, spotlighting uncrewed aircraft, counter‑UAS systems and airborne mission equipment. The demo area gives special operations and industry a hands‑on venue for live displays, testing and direct engagement.

2026-01-22T16:26:55.867518-08:00

SOF Week 2026 to debut dedicated aviation demo space for UAS, counter‑UAS and airborne mission systems

SpaceNews.com

Space Force acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts The Space Force's acquisition arm is scrambling to rebuild its contracting workforce after recent civilian reductions, accelerating hiring and backfilling to restore contracting capacity. Officials warn the gap risks slowing procurement execution and complicating oversight as the service implements broader acquisition reforms.

2026-01-22T16:13:29.931516-08:00

Space Force acquisition arm races to rebuild contracting workforce after civilian cuts

Aviation Today

Next‑Gen Pilot Headsets Go Digital as Thales Fields TopOwl for NH90 Crews Innovations showcased at CES and in research labs signal a step‑change for pilot headsets — devices are becoming smaller, more connected and sensor‑rich — while Thales is fielding its TopOwl digital display helmet for NH90 crews to boost situational awareness, safety and mission efficiency.

2026-01-22T14:51:07.881577-08:00

Next‑Gen Pilot Headsets Go Digital as Thales Fields TopOwl for NH90 Crews

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Calidus, Hameem and Aergility partner to build ALRASID and ALTARESH unmanned VTOLs in UAE

Luxembourg greenlights GovSat‑2 financing to boost sovereign secure satcom for national, EU and NATO use

MBDA wins German order for additional Meteor beyond-visual-range air-to-air missiles

Denmark fast-tracks Lockheed radars to boost surveillance around Denmark, the Faroe Islands and eastern Greenland

News Timeline