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China showcases military and civil aviation at Singapore Airshow; unveils near‑space 'Luanniao' concept

At the Singapore Airshow this week Beijing staged a broad display of military and civil aviation—from modern fighters displayed alongside U.S. and Russian types to conceptual systems—seeking regional influence and export opportunities. State‑linked exhibitors also revealed the Luanniao near‑space 'flying aircraft carrier' concept, though experts questioned its practical feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

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Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00

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Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00

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Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

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China showcases military and civil aviation at Singapore Airshow; unveils near‑space 'Luanniao' concept At the Singapore Airshow this week Beijing staged a broad display of military and civil aviation—from modern fighters displayed alongside U.S. and Russian types to conceptual systems—seeking regional influence and export opportunities. State‑linked exhibitors also revealed the Luanniao near‑space 'flying aircraft carrier' concept, though experts questioned its practical feasibility.

2026-02-05T23:29:00.278108-08:00

China showcases military and civil aviation at Singapore Airshow; unveils near‑space 'Luanniao' concept

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Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision Saab will conduct the first flight of a fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 under Sweden’s government‑funded Future Fighter System programme. The 2027 airborne tests will mature technologies and deliver data to inform Stockholm’s planned decision on its next combat aircraft by 2030.

2026-02-05T19:54:45.052759-08:00

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

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Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems Kratos and Taiwan's NCSIST integrated a custom payload and mission system into the jet‑powered Mighty Hornet IV (a modified MQM‑178) and flight‑tested it to Mach 0.8, sustaining high‑G manoeuvres above 35,000 ft. The trials demonstrated MUM‑T support and compatibility with loitering munitions to scale low‑cost strike capacity.

2026-02-05T19:08:14.500278-08:00

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems

Breaking Defense

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order L3Harris has started militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea's airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) requirement, saying it has already received two aircraft to begin mission-system integration and that the AERIS solution has demonstrated program momentum and maturity. Jason Whitford told Breaking Defense.

2026-02-05T13:23:19.708689-08:00

L3Harris begins militarizing Bombardier business jets for South Korea AEW&C order

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Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth Saab posted record quarterly results in Q4 2025 and a record full-year 2025, driven by significant orders and contracts for its aeronautics and surveillance lines — notably Gripen E/F fighters and GlobalEye AEW&C sales. Strong demand prompted the company to raise its growth targets.

2026-02-05T08:34:59.562946-08:00

Saab posts record 2025 results as Gripen E/F and GlobalEye orders fuel growth

Breaking Defense

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say Israel is increasing its Apache helicopter fleet after two years of continuous conflict, a move analysts say reflects battlefield lessons about close air support, survivability and precision strike requirements. The expanded purchase signals a shift toward stronger rotary‑wing attack and sustainment posture.

2026-02-05T08:24:41.292782-08:00

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

Aviation Today

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard The U.S. Air Force has awarded Boeing up to $2.8 billion to modernize South Korea’s F‑15K “Slam Eagle” fleet. The package upgrades radars, electronic‑warfare systems, cockpits and weapons integration to bring the F‑15K closer to the F‑15EX Eagle II configuration, increasing payload and combat mass.

2026-02-05T06:48:05.390769-08:00

USAF awards Boeing up to $2.8B to upgrade South Korea's F-15K fleet toward F-15EX standard

Aviation Today

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration Lockheed Martin's F-35 nose radar mountings differ between the installed Northrop Grumman AN/APG-81 and the planned AN/APG-85, a mismatch that threatens integration of the new sensor onto fleet aircraft. The issue raises potential schedule, engineering and retrofit challenges for the program and supplier.

2026-02-05T06:36:04.131473-08:00

F-35 nose mounting mismatch threatens Northrop Grumman AN/APG-85 radar integration

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China showcases military and civil aviation at Singapore Airshow; unveils near‑space 'Luanniao' concept

Saab to fly fighter‑sized unmanned demonstrator in 2027 to inform Sweden's 2030 Future Fighter decision

Kratos and Taiwan test Mighty Hornet IV (modified MQM‑178): Mach 0.8, high‑G performance and integrated mission/payload systems

Israel’s expanded Apache purchase reflects lessons from two years of war, analysts say

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