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Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo to build helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India to meet 100‑per‑year requirement

Adani Defence & Aerospace has formed a strategic partnership with Italy’s Leonardo to develop, manufacture and sustain a helicopter production ecosystem in India, potentially including final assembly of AW169M and AW190 TrekkerM. The programme targets the Indian armed forces’ demand for roughly 100 new‑generation helicopters per year over the next decade (~1,000 aircraft).

2026-02-03T00:37:35.469348-08:00

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Airbus and Singapore secure world‑first INTA certification for automatic air‑to‑air refuelling on A330 MRTT

2026-02-03T18:53:27.968883-08:00

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Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones

2026-02-03T19:53:57.301804-08:00

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Singapore confirms first F-35 deliveries scheduled by year‑end

2026-02-03T17:38:16.066490-08:00

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Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones Rafael says its Iron Beam high‑energy laser air‑defence system has achieved operational status after being deployed to intercept Iranian missile and drone attacks. The announcement marks a key milestone for laser-based air defence after roughly 30 years of development and trials.

2026-02-03T19:53:57.301804-08:00

Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones

AINonline

CAE bids to provide Singapore military rotary‑wing training CAE has submitted a bid to provide Singapore's military with rotary‑wing training and associated training systems, competing to meet a national requirement for helicopter pilot and crew instruction. The move extends CAE's regional training footprint and targets defence training demand in Singapore.

2026-02-03T19:43:00.293767-08:00

CAE bids to provide Singapore military rotary‑wing training

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Airbus and Singapore secure world‑first INTA certification for automatic air‑to‑air refuelling on A330 MRTT Airbus and the Republic of Singapore — in partnership with the RSAF — have secured world‑first full certification of Automatic Air‑to‑Air Refuelling (A3R) on the A330 MRTT, granted by Spain’s INTA after an extensive qualification and flight‑test campaign announced at the Singapore Airshow.

2026-02-03T18:53:27.968883-08:00

Airbus and Singapore secure world‑first INTA certification for automatic air‑to‑air refuelling on A330 MRTT

AINonline

Singapore confirms first F-35 deliveries scheduled by year‑end Singapore confirmed its first F-35 deliveries are scheduled by year‑end, with the initial batch of aircraft slated to be handed over before the close of the year. The announcement fixes a concrete delivery timetable for Singapore's entry into the F‑35 fleet.

2026-02-03T17:38:16.066490-08:00

Singapore confirms first F-35 deliveries scheduled by year‑end

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US Navy issues RFI for commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors on sensor‑ready satellites The U.S. Navy's Naval Research Laboratory has issued an RFI seeking commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors for installation on sensor‑ready satellites, targeting hosted‑payload opportunities to rapidly field space‑based nighttime ISR capabilities. Responses will inform potential procurement and integration pathways.

2026-02-03T14:08:04.683173-08:00

US Navy issues RFI for commercial nighttime Earth‑imaging sensors on sensor‑ready satellites

TechCrunch

Skyryse raises $300M at $1.15B valuation to scale FlightOS and pursue FAA certification Skyryse closed a $300 million Series C at a $1.15 billion valuation to scale FlightOS, a universal flight operating system that automates helicopter operations, with investors including Autopilot Ventures, Fidelity, ArrowMark and the Qatar Investment Authority. The company is pushing for FAA certification to address safety gaps and pilot shortages.

2026-02-03T10:35:55.361901-08:00

Skyryse raises $300M at $1.15B valuation to scale FlightOS and pursue FAA certification

Breaking Defense

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US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports President Trump’s spat with Canada could threaten aircraft certifications, cross‑border sustainment and procurement programmes — potentially imperiling US military aircraft access and planned foreign sales such as proposed Saudi F‑35s. The Watchlist also flags new naval technologies and export sensitivities highlighted on the global defense‑expo circuit.

2026-02-03T10:02:30.625711-08:00

US–Canada diplomatic row threatens military aircraft certifications, Saudi F‑35 sales and naval tech exports

The War Zone

F-16V upgrades and Block 70/72 new‑builds drive a Fighting Falcon resurgence in Europe A new training centre, widescale F-16V (Viper) upgrade packages and fresh-build Block 70/72 aircraft are reinvigorating F-16 operations across Europe. Nations are pairing avionics and EW modernisations with production buys and sustainment investments to restore frontline capacity and NATO interoperability.

2026-02-03T09:15:40.045658-08:00

F-16V upgrades and Block 70/72 new‑builds drive a Fighting Falcon resurgence in Europe

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Adani Defence & Aerospace and Leonardo to build helicopter manufacturing ecosystem in India to meet 100‑per‑year requirement

Airbus and Singapore secure world‑first INTA certification for automatic air‑to‑air refuelling on A330 MRTT

Rafael declares Iron Beam operational after battlefield use against Iranian missiles and drones

Singapore confirms first F-35 deliveries scheduled by year‑end

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