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L3Harris to supply imager for South Korea's geostationary weather satellite

L3Harris has been selected to provide a spaceborne imaging instrument for South Korea's next geostationary weather satellite. The imager will support weather observation from GEO, enhancing Seoul's satellite-based forecasting and environmental monitoring for the Korean Peninsula and surrounding waters once the satellite is operational.

2026-01-22T09:47:51.909093-08:00

Reuters

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design

2026-01-22T07:07:56.355508-08:00

FlightGlobal

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet

2026-01-22T08:10:30.684429-08:00

AeroTime

Archer CCO: Anduril partnership, UAE commercial launch plans and LA 2028 operational build‑up

2026-01-22T01:54:58.608033-08:00

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L3Harris to supply imager for South Korea's geostationary weather satellite L3Harris has been selected to provide a spaceborne imaging instrument for South Korea's next geostationary weather satellite. The imager will support weather observation from GEO, enhancing Seoul's satellite-based forecasting and environmental monitoring for the Korean Peninsula and surrounding waters once the satellite is operational.

2026-01-22T09:47:51.909093-08:00

L3Harris to supply imager for South Korea's geostationary weather satellite

FlightGlobal

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet Shield AI has started wind‑tunnel testing of its X‑Bat tail‑sitting uncrewed tactical jet, three months after unveiling the platform. The aircraft will operate using the company’s Hivemind AI autonomy software as Shield pushes toward VTOL demonstrations and full flight testing milestones.

2026-01-22T08:10:30.684429-08:00

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet

Reuters

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design France's military has placed its first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design, aiming to build domestic production capacity. The procurement, prompted by lessons from Ukraine's conflict, marks a policy shift toward sovereign supply of expendable strike systems and faster fielding of tactical UAS.

2026-01-22T07:07:56.355508-08:00

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design

AeroTime

Archer CCO: Anduril partnership, UAE commercial launch plans and LA 2028 operational build‑up Archer's chief commercial officer Nikhil Goel said the company is collaborating with defense‑tech firm Anduril, intends to launch commercial eVTOL services in the UAE and is intensifying operational and regulatory preparations to support service during the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.

2026-01-22T01:54:58.608033-08:00

Archer CCO: Anduril partnership, UAE commercial launch plans and LA 2028 operational build‑up

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Safran flies Blacknaute INS aboard U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk Safran Federal Systems completed a successful flight demonstration of its Blacknaute inertial navigation system aboard a U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk, proving the INS on a rotary‑wing military platform. The sortie provides flight‑test validation of Blacknaute and supports Safran's ongoing development and qualification efforts.

2026-01-22T01:38:41.030663-08:00

Safran flies Blacknaute INS aboard U.S. Army UH-60 Black Hawk

FlightGlobal

UAE MoD awards EDGE/Anavia 168 HT-100 & HT-750 uncrewed helicopters On 22 January EDGE Group’s Swiss unit Anavia was awarded UAE Ministry of Defence contracts to deliver 168 uncrewed helicopters — 76 HT‑100 and 92 HT‑750 — in what EDGE described as a “globally significant” two‑contract agreement for supply and related systems/services.

2026-01-22T00:35:29.797211-08:00

UAE MoD awards EDGE/Anavia 168 HT-100 & HT-750 uncrewed helicopters

Vertical Mag

Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026 Airbus has appointed Matthieu Louvot, currently Executive Vice‑President for Strategy at Airbus, as CEO of Airbus Helicopters effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Bruno Even after an eight‑year tenure. Louvot will report to Guillaume Faury and join Airbus’s Executive Committee. The move signals a strategic leadership refresh at Airbus's rotorcraft unit.

2026-01-21T16:59:54.952515-08:00

Matthieu Louvot to succeed Bruno Even as Airbus Helicopters CEO on April 1, 2026

Reuters

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UK awards £453.5m to BAE for ECRS Mk2 AESA radar to upgrade RAF Tranche 3 Typhoons The UK Ministry of Defence has awarded BAE Systems a £453.5 million contract for full production of Leonardo’s ECRS Mk2 AESA radar, part of a >£650 million package to equip RAF Tranche 3 Eurofighter Typhoons. Operational fielding is planned late this decade.

2026-01-21T16:20:53.492245-08:00

UK awards £453.5m to BAE for ECRS Mk2 AESA radar to upgrade RAF Tranche 3 Typhoons

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L3Harris to supply imager for South Korea's geostationary weather satellite

France places first order for long‑range loitering munitions from MBDA and Aviation Design

Shield AI begins wind-tunnel testing of X‑Bat tail‑sitting autonomous tactical jet

Archer CCO: Anduril partnership, UAE commercial launch plans and LA 2028 operational build‑up

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