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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

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CesiumAstro raises $470M to scale Element LEO, AI-driven defense satcom and U.S. manufacturing

2026-02-02T04:07:28.710086-08:00

Reuters

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

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

AeroTime

Boeing selects Australia's Ferra Engineering to build P-8A torpedo wing kits

2026-02-02T06:02:38.129072-08:00

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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

AeroTime

Boeing selects Australia's Ferra Engineering to build P-8A torpedo wing kits Boeing on Feb. 2 selected Australian supplier Ferra Engineering to produce wing kits for the P-8A Poseidon’s anti‑submarine torpedo, expanding a production agreement to locally build components that support weapons integration. The move boosts Australia’s industrial participation in the P‑8 supply chain and aims to improve crew safety during operations.

2026-02-02T06:02:38.129072-08:00

Boeing selects Australia's Ferra Engineering to build P-8A torpedo wing kits

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CesiumAstro raises $470M to scale Element LEO, AI-driven defense satcom and U.S. manufacturing CesiumAstro closed $470 million in growth capital — $270M in Series C equity and $200M in EXIM‑backed debt arranged with J.P. Morgan — to expand its Austin HQ and manufacturing, accelerate Element LEO satellite builds (including eight SpaceX rideshares) and scale AI-driven space and defense communications.

2026-02-02T04:07:28.710086-08:00

CesiumAstro raises $470M to scale Element LEO, AI-driven defense satcom and U.S. manufacturing

AINonline

People in Aviation: Berkshire promotes NetJets CEO Adam Johnson; General Dynamics elevates Danny Deep Berkshire Hathaway has promoted NetJets CEO Adam Johnson in a leadership reshuffle, while General Dynamics elevated Danny Deep to a senior role. The moves mark executive turnover across business aviation and defense contracting as firms refresh leadership ahead of strategic and operational priorities.

2026-02-02T03:18:10.209439-08:00

People in Aviation: Berkshire promotes NetJets CEO Adam Johnson; General Dynamics elevates Danny Deep

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South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar South Korea will expand operational modes of the KF-21's active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar to include dedicated air-to-ground and air-to-sea capabilities, enhancing the indigenous fighter's multi-role performance and maritime surveillance/strike potential as its sensor suite matures under KAI development.

2026-02-02T01:55:38.957006-08:00

South Korea to add air-to-ground and air-to-sea modes to KF-21 AESA radar

AINonline

Korea Aerospace Industries debuts two Collaborative Combat Aircraft models at Singapore Airshow Korea Aerospace Industries unveiled full-scale models of two Collaborative Combat Aircraft designs at the Singapore Airshow, marking their international debut. The exhibits put KAI's CCA concepts before global defence delegations and industry attendees, offering a first look for potential export and collaboration opportunities.

2026-02-01T23:48:02.163452-08:00

Korea Aerospace Industries debuts two Collaborative Combat Aircraft models at Singapore Airshow

AINonline

ST Engineering to lead Singapore Airshow 2026 as largest exhibitor, unveils AI, autonomy, space and nacelle demonstrators ST Engineering returns as the largest exhibitor at Singapore Airshow 2026, presenting AI, autonomy, space and smart‑city capabilities alongside SAFTI City urban military‑training demonstrations. The group also unveiled an experimental business‑jet thrust‑reverser demonstrator designed to complement existing engine nacelle systems.

2026-02-01T23:17:52.188175-08:00

ST Engineering to lead Singapore Airshow 2026 as largest exhibitor, unveils AI, autonomy, space and nacelle demonstrators

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

CesiumAstro raises $470M to scale Element LEO, AI-driven defense satcom and U.S. manufacturing

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

Boeing selects Australia's Ferra Engineering to build P-8A torpedo wing kits

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