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Reuters

NATO to deploy more patrol aircraft, radar and drones to Black Sea after attacks on shipping

NATO said it will send additional maritime patrol aircraft, radar systems and drones to the Black Sea following a series of deadly drone attacks on shipping in the region, apparently linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine. The move adds surveillance and monitoring capacity amid heightened risks to maritime traffic.

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airBaltic faces $293 million claim from Russian insurance agency

European Spaceflight

Space Rider test model lost following failed drop test

Reuters

EU Arctic strategy prioritizes satellite surveillance, undersea cable monitoring and icebreakers

The European Union presented a new Arctic strategy focused on the region’s security, pledging to boost satellite surveillance, increase monitoring of undersea cables and help member states acquire icebreakers. The measures reflect a broader effort to strengthen awareness and capabilities in a region the bloc considers increasingly important to its security.

FlightGlobal

Netherlands receives penultimate pair of remanufactured AH-64E Apaches

The Dutch defense ministry has taken delivery of two upgraded Boeing AH-64E attack helicopters, bringing its remanufacturing program close to completion. The aircraft arrived at Woensdrecht Air Base aboard a NATO C-17; the final helicopters are due to be handed over next year, equipped with advanced sensors, communications and flight systems.

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Spain receives its third Airbus A330 MRTT, completing a €675 million three-aircraft order

Airbus has delivered the final A330 MRTT to Spain’s Air and Space Force, completing the three-aircraft purchase approved in 2021 for €675 million. The tankers provide aerial refueling, strategic air transport and medical evacuation capabilities, concluding a fleet modernization program for Spain’s strategic transport force.

Bloomberg

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UK to deploy RAF Typhoons, tanker and transport aircraft for defensive support to Saudi Arabia

The UK will deploy Royal Air Force Typhoon fighters to help protect Saudi cities from Houthi missile and drone attacks, while ruling out offensive strikes. The package also includes an A330 Voyager tanker and an A400M transport aircraft, extending British operational support for Riyadh.

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Wizz Air eyes expanded Spanish domestic flying and a 50-aircraft fleet by 2031

Wizz Air is considering a larger presence in Spain’s domestic market as it targets a fleet of 50 aircraft by 2031. The reported plans point to potential growth in both the airline’s Spanish operations and its longer-term fleet footprint.