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NATO to expand MQ-4C Triton and move toward Saab GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, alongside pooled A400M transport

NATO leaders say a group of four northern European allies has signed up to buy potentially up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed maritime surveillance drones. Separately, NATO confirmed Saab GlobalEye as the E-3A AWACS successor, with negotiations planned for up to 10 aircraft—while unveiling a pooled multinational Airbus A400M transport fleet modeled on A330 MRTT sharing.

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2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

Reuters

Denmark to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic and North Atlantic anti-submarine missions

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2026-07-07T00:15:46.553622-07:00

New York Times

Trump expected to signal Turkey’s return to the F-35 program ahead of NATO summit in Ankara

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2026-07-06T16:28:58.149383-07:00

Aerospace Testing Intnl

Edgewing awarded €4.6bn (US$6.1bn) to advance GCAP into detailed design and testing, with demonstrator flight targeted before en

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2026-07-06T03:28:51.812856-07:00

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NATO to expand MQ-4C Triton and move toward Saab GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, alongside pooled A400M transport NATO leaders say a group of four northern European allies has signed up to buy potentially up to five Northrop Grumman MQ-4C Triton uncrewed maritime surveillance drones. Separately, NATO confirmed Saab GlobalEye as the E-3A AWACS successor, with negotiations planned for up to 10 aircraft—while unveiling a pooled multinational Airbus A400M transport fleet modeled on A330 MRTT sharing.

2026-07-07T00:45:35.454324-07:00

NATO to expand MQ-4C Triton and move toward Saab GlobalEye for AWACS replacement, alongside pooled A400M transport

Reuters

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Denmark to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic and North Atlantic anti-submarine missions Denmark has decided to buy two Boeing P-8A Poseidon land-based maritime patrol aircraft to strengthen surveillance and anti-submarine warfare around Greenland and across the North Atlantic. Defence Minister Jeppe Bruus said the decision—announced during the NATO Summit in Ankara—partly accepts US acquisition terms for the aircraft type.

2026-07-07T00:15:46.553622-07:00

Denmark to acquire two Boeing P-8A Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft for Arctic and North Atlantic anti-submarine missions

New York Times

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Trump expected to signal Turkey’s return to the F-35 program ahead of NATO summit in Ankara Hours before the NATO summit in Ankara, reporting says President Donald Trump is prepared to tell Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan he can restore Turkey’s access to the F-35 stealth fighter program, including fifth-generation jets and related engines. Separate reports say Netanyahu is pressuring Trump to block Turkish F-35 participation as Ankara readies a public signal of renewed readiness to rejoin.

2026-07-06T16:28:58.149383-07:00

Trump expected to signal Turkey’s return to the F-35 program ahead of NATO summit in Ankara

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First Czech Embraer C-390 Millennium lands in Prague as delivery begins Embraer’s first C-390 Millennium for the Czech Republic has arrived in Prague following delivery from the Brazilian manufacturer, marking the initial aircraft for the new customer. The airlifter is the first example delivered under Prague’s two-aircraft acquisition to expand medium airlift and support mission capability.

2026-07-06T13:30:36.946656-07:00

First Czech Embraer C-390 Millennium lands in Prague as delivery begins

FlightGlobal

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MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield The US Air Force flew the uncrewed MQ-28 Ghost Bat alongside an F-15EX during Valiant Shield exercises based in the Northern Mariana Islands. The MQ-28 also conducted airborne refueling from a HC-130J, demonstrating side-by-side teaming and sustainment with existing fighter and tanking assets in a live training scenario.

2026-07-06T10:15:44.380916-07:00

MQ-28 Ghost Bat uncrewed test flight supports F-15EX operations, tanker refuels during Pacific Valiant Shield

FlightGlobal

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UK MoD commits to a Watchkeeper WK450 successor by 2027 as Thales legacy uncrewed surveillance platform nears withdrawal The UK Ministry of Defence says it will field a replacement uncrewed surveillance platform by 2027, as Thales Watchkeeper WK450 is set to be withdrawn from service earlier than March next year. Procurement officials must select and stand up a new system before the current fleet is retired.

2026-07-06T09:16:21.644992-07:00

UK MoD commits to a Watchkeeper WK450 successor by 2027 as Thales legacy uncrewed surveillance platform nears withdrawal

Aerospace Testing Intnl

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Edgewing awarded €4.6bn (US$6.1bn) to advance GCAP into detailed design and testing, with demonstrator flight targeted before en Edgewing has been awarded a €4.6 billion (US$6.1 billion) contract to move the UK–Italy–Japan Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP) fighter into its next major design and testing phase. A demonstrator aircraft is now due to fly before the end of 2027.

2026-07-06T03:28:51.812856-07:00

Edgewing awarded €4.6bn (US$6.1bn) to advance GCAP into detailed design and testing, with demonstrator flight targeted before en

Air Data News

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Su-57 observed in high-payload configuration with external missiles, trading stealth for ordnance capacity Reporting indicates the Su-57 can be seen carrying external missiles in a high-payload configuration. The use of external stores increases the aircraft’s radar signature and erodes one of the Su-57’s key stealth advantages, highlighting a payload-vs.-signature trade in operational loadouts.

2026-07-05T07:51:06.282927-07:00

Su-57 observed in high-payload configuration with external missiles, trading stealth for ordnance capacity

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