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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus A350‑1000 demo as PLA J‑10s and Su‑30s make the event an Indo‑Pacific power and sales showcase

The 10th Singapore Airshow (Feb 3–8) opens with Airbus fielding A350‑1000, A220, A400M and H145M displays alongside unmanned systems while China’s PLA Bayi team arrived with J‑10 fighters and Malaysia showcased Su‑30MKMs, turning the event into both an OEM sales floor and an Indo‑Pacific airpower showcase.

2026-01-27T13:12:51.290640-08:00

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Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

Flying Magazine

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment

2026-01-26T07:35:46.103347-08:00

defencetoday.com

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus A350‑1000 demo as PLA J‑10s and Su‑30s make the event an Indo‑Pacific power and sales showcase The 10th Singapore Airshow (Feb 3–8) opens with Airbus fielding A350‑1000, A220, A400M and H145M displays alongside unmanned systems while China’s PLA Bayi team arrived with J‑10 fighters and Malaysia showcased Su‑30MKMs, turning the event into both an OEM sales floor and an Indo‑Pacific airpower showcase.

2026-01-27T13:12:51.290640-08:00

Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus A350‑1000 demo as PLA J‑10s and Su‑30s make the event an Indo‑Pacific power and sales showcase

Reuters

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share Airbus Helicopters recorded 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025 from 205 customers across 50 countries and delivered 392 aircraft, claiming 51% of the civil and public-service market and 50% of the medium twin segment — a performance underscored by Spain’s 100-aircraft procurement.

2026-01-26T09:05:27.316015-08:00

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

Flying Magazine

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment Federal authorities have judged an integrated network of counter-drone sensors and command systems ready for deployment across the U.S. National Capital Region, creating a coordinated detection-to-command architecture intended to improve situational awareness and accelerate mitigation of small‑UAS threats near critical infrastructure and government facilities.

2026-01-26T07:35:46.103347-08:00

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment

FlightGlobal

Air forces must overhaul doctrine to unlock the combat advantage of Collaborative Combat Aircraft Militaries rushing to introduce Collaborative Combat Aircraft risk failing to gain a meaningful combat edge unless they transform their entire operating concept, argues Fahad ibne Masood. He warns that without doctrinal, organisational and operational overhaul, CCA programmes will underdeliver on their promised force‑multiplying effects.

2026-01-26T01:52:25.821523-08:00

Air forces must overhaul doctrine to unlock the combat advantage of Collaborative Combat Aircraft

defencetoday.com

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache The UK Ministry of Defence has downselected seven companies, including BAE Systems, Leonardo and Tekever, to develop 'loyal wingman' unmanned helicopters under Project NYX. The autonomous drones will team with the Army's AH‑64E Apache Guardians to expand ISR, strike and electronic‑warfare capabilities while reducing crew risk.

2026-01-25T07:16:52.783706-08:00

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

AeroTime

Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics Zipline has raised $600 million to accelerate expansion of its autonomous drone delivery network across the United States, focusing on time-critical healthcare logistics and retail last-mile services. The financing aims to scale operations, regulatory approvals, and infrastructure to move from pilots to national commercial service.

2026-01-25T01:53:37.164000-08:00

Zipline raises $600M to scale U.S. autonomous drone delivery for healthcare and retail logistics

The War Zone

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan Anduril’s Bolt‑M loitering munition — a machine‑learning‑infused 'kamikaze' drone — has been ordered by the U.S. Marine Corps. This report explains how Bolt‑M’s autonomy and edge‑ML targeting work, and outlines Anduril’s manufacturing strategy to rapidly produce and field expendable strike systems at operational scale.

2026-01-23T10:11:53.478727-08:00

Inside Anduril’s Bolt‑M: USMC orders ML‑driven loitering munition and scale‑up plan

FlightGlobal

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA Elbit Systems UK has taken full ownership of the company established to deliver the British Army’s Watchkeeper tactical uncrewed aerial vehicle fleet, consolidating industrial control of sustainment, logistics and upgrade decisions. The move is presented as strengthening the UK as a hub for uncrewed technology supporting European and NATO defence.

2026-01-23T07:16:57.717584-08:00

Elbit Systems UK completes takeover of Watchkeeper industrial venture, gaining full ownership of UTacS/UTA

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Singapore Airshow 2026: Airbus A350‑1000 demo as PLA J‑10s and Su‑30s make the event an Indo‑Pacific power and sales showcase

Airbus Helicopters posts 544 gross (536 net) orders in 2025, captures 51% civil-market share

National Capital Region Declares Integrated Counter‑Drone Sensor Network Ready for Deployment

UK downselects seven firms for Project NYX to develop 'loyal wingman' drones for AH‑64E Apache

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