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World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

AeroTime

flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services

2026-02-08T03:04:11.443930-08:00

Space.com

US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy

2026-02-08T03:08:20.471850-08:00

AINonline

U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

2026-02-06T08:55:56.835115-08:00

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World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations The World Defense Show opened today, filling exhibition halls with full‑scale military platforms — from F‑35 displays to full‑sized naval vessels — and attracting delegations from around the world. The event functions as a marketplace for procurement, industry partnerships and capability demonstration.

2026-02-08T12:33:31.846019-08:00

World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

Space.com

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US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy As Washington and Beijing accelerate national lunar programs, private firms are racing to build the commercial infrastructure—landers, habitats, resource extraction and cislunar logistics—that will determine market positions and access on the Moon. The competition increasingly blurs civil, commercial and strategic lines for operators and suppliers.

2026-02-08T03:08:20.471850-08:00

US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy

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flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services Saudi low-cost carrier flynas has signed an agreement with Syria’s civil aviation authority to form 'flynas Syria', a joint venture with 51% Syrian ownership. The new carrier is targeting launch in Q4 2026 and plans to serve markets across the Middle East, Africa and Europe as part of Syria’s civil aviation rebuild.

2026-02-08T03:04:11.443930-08:00

flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services

Associated Press

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said parts of the Ukrainian air force’s performance are “unsatisfactory” as Russian drone barrages intensify across multiple regions. The remark highlights leadership concern about Kyiv’s ability to sustain air-defence and combat aviation operations under heavy one‑way UAV pressure.

2026-02-07T22:07:18.631136-08:00

Zelensky: Ukrainian air force performance 'unsatisfactory' as Russian drone barrages intensify

CNBC

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities At the Singapore Airshow, governments signalled a drive for sovereign defence posture, prioritising capabilities and sustainment that are 'close at hand' to shorten response times and reduce external dependencies. Exhibits and delegations emphasised on‑regional access to equipment, support and industrial partnerships.

2026-02-07T01:48:29.432793-08:00

Sovereignty Takes Center Stage at Singapore Airshow as Nations Prioritize Local Defense Capabilities

Reuters

Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine Poland temporarily halted commercial operations at Rzeszów and Lublin after large-scale Russian strikes on Ukraine prompted NATO and Polish military aircraft to operate in Polish airspace. Authorities restricted flights to keep runways and airspace clear for military sorties; both airports reopened once missions concluded.

2026-02-07T01:03:39.423857-08:00

Poland suspends — then reopens — Rzeszów and Lublin airports after NATO jets scrambled amid Russian strikes on Ukraine

Air Data News

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence Vietnam is in talks with Dassault Aviation to evaluate acquiring Rafale fighters, potentially becoming a new international customer as Hanoi reviews decades‑long reliance on Russian Sukhoi jets. The move aims to strengthen the air force’s strike and surveillance capability and represents a strategic procurement shift.

2026-02-06T09:49:15.166123-08:00

Vietnam evaluates Dassault Rafale as Hanoi reconsiders decades of Sukhoi dependence

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U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman Rising prospects of U.S.–Iran military confrontation are forcing carriers to reassess Persian Gulf routings and safety protocols, with some considering suspensions, reroutes and heightened risk-management measures. The development coincides with a USAF C-40B VIP flight to Muscat ahead of high-stakes talks with Iranian counterparts.

2026-02-06T08:55:56.835115-08:00

U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

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World Defense Show 2026 opens with F‑35s, full‑scale naval vessels and global delegations

flynas to launch 'flynas Syria' JV, targeting Q4 2026 restart of Syrian commercial services

US–China moon rivalry sparks private-sector scramble to build the lunar economy

U.S.–Iran tension forces carriers to reassess Gulf routings as USAF C-40B flies to Oman

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