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Qatar's Barzan converts part of £5m loan into equity to deepen stake in Aeralis

Qatar’s state-owned Barzan Holdings has converted part of a previously issued £5 million loan into shares, increasing its stake in UK modular trainer developer Aeralis. The loan-to-equity move alters Aeralis’s capital structure and brings a state-backed investor closer to the company’s trainer programme.

2026-01-09T09:25:21.877516-08:00

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Trump’s 'bully pulpit' raises political risk for defense firms — threats to RTX buybacks and investor deals

2026-01-09T06:45:28.523190-08:00

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Space Force to accelerate acquisitions and systems integration in 2026

2026-01-09T06:06:08.426077-08:00

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US Navy digitally integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment

2026-01-09T05:28:00.902972-08:00

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Qatar's Barzan converts part of £5m loan into equity to deepen stake in Aeralis Qatar’s state-owned Barzan Holdings has converted part of a previously issued £5 million loan into shares, increasing its stake in UK modular trainer developer Aeralis. The loan-to-equity move alters Aeralis’s capital structure and brings a state-backed investor closer to the company’s trainer programme.

2026-01-09T09:25:21.877516-08:00

Qatar's Barzan converts part of £5m loan into equity to deepen stake in Aeralis

Reuters

Trump’s 'bully pulpit' raises political risk for defense firms — threats to RTX buybacks and investor deals President Trump has publicly threatened to bar defense contractors — singling out $250 billion RTX — from executing share buybacks and to curb major investors’ property purchases. While such measures would face legal and political hurdles, companies say executives will divert time and resources responding to the threat.

2026-01-09T06:45:28.523190-08:00

Trump’s 'bully pulpit' raises political risk for defense firms — threats to RTX buybacks and investor deals

SpaceNews.com

Space Force to accelerate acquisitions and systems integration in 2026 The U.S. Space Force will speed up acquisition and integration of systems in 2026, compressing procurement timelines to deliver capabilities to operators more quickly across its portfolio. The move represents a deliberate shift toward faster fielding and more rapid incorporation of new space systems next year.

2026-01-09T06:06:08.426077-08:00

Space Force to accelerate acquisitions and systems integration in 2026

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Space Canada urges Ottawa to speed defence procurement to open market for domestic space firms Space Canada released a 17‑page position paper Wednesday urging Ottawa to accelerate defence procurement to align with global practice and unlock defence and dual‑use contract opportunities for Canadian space companies. The paper proposes policy and acquisition reforms designed to shorten program timelines and improve industry access.

2026-01-09T05:28:03.206188-08:00

Space Canada urges Ottawa to speed defence procurement to open market for domestic space firms

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US Navy digitally integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment The U.S. Navy has integrated autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) with Lockheed Martin F‑35 fighters inside the Joint Simulation Environment, enabling F‑35 pilots in simulation to operate unmanned CCAs as the service develops manned–unmanned tactics ahead of fielding uncrewed fighters alongside conventional aircraft.

2026-01-09T05:28:00.902972-08:00

US Navy digitally integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment

CNBC

Truist upgrades Lockheed Martin to Buy, says stock is attractively valued Truist upgraded Lockheed Martin to Buy from Hold, saying the defense prime is attractively valued to start the year. The bank's call signals a revised view on Lockheed's share-price outlook and could prompt investors to reassess positions heading into 2026.

2026-01-09T04:58:25.132998-08:00

Truist upgrades Lockheed Martin to Buy, says stock is attractively valued

Reuters

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms and jet deal for Sudan as civil war intensifies Pakistan is in the final phases of a roughly $1.5 billion agreement to supply weapons and combat aircraft to Sudan, former senior air force officials and three sources say. The package would significantly strengthen the Sudanese army in its fight against the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces.

2026-01-09T04:38:00.977346-08:00

Pakistan nears $1.5 billion arms and jet deal for Sudan as civil war intensifies

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Belgium’s top court annuls Ministry of Defence VIP transport contract Belgium’s top court has annulled the Ministry of Defence’s VIP transport contract, voiding the award and forcing the ministry to reassess how official transport for government and military leaders is procured. The decision raises immediate operational and procurement questions for short-term VIP flight arrangements.

2026-01-09T04:17:11.403333-08:00

Belgium’s top court annuls Ministry of Defence VIP transport contract

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Qatar's Barzan converts part of £5m loan into equity to deepen stake in Aeralis

Trump’s 'bully pulpit' raises political risk for defense firms — threats to RTX buybacks and investor deals

Space Force to accelerate acquisitions and systems integration in 2026

US Navy digitally integrates autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft with F-35s in Joint Simulation Environment

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