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Breaking Defense • Mike Yeo

South Korea inducts first locally developed fighter jet into air force

South Korea has inducted its first locally developed fighter jet into service, marking a milestone for the country’s domestic defense industry. The move underscores Seoul’s progress in developing and fielding indigenous combat aircraft for its air force.

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2026-09-25T11:05:33.338091-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Defense Industry & Major Contractors Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

C-390 originally built for Brazilian Air Force delivered to Uzbekistan

By Air Data News: Aircraft once earmarked as FAB 2861 has become UK39010, the first of two Millennium transport aircraft ordered by the Central Embraer has delivered the first C-390 Millennium to the Uzbekistan Air Force , an aircraft originally intended for the Brazilian Air Force before being reassigned to the Central Asian customer.

Aviation24

Embraer hands over Uzbekistan’s first C-390 transport aircraft

FlightGlobal

Embraer renews push for US Air Force KC-390 order with ‘Multi-Mission Airlift and Tanker’ pitch

7 Sources

2026-09-25T09:50:37.038118-07:00

F-16 Accident Aviation Safety & Regulation

FlightGlobal • David Kaminski-Morrow

Thunderbirds F-16 crashed after misaligned engine vanes led to blade fracture

By FlightGlobal: Pilot ejected as jet lost thrust during formation flight practice over California desert. Investigators have attributed the loss of a Lockheed Martin F-16CM from the US Air Force Thunderbirds aerobatic team to engine compressor blade failure arising from the airflow disruption caused by misaligned variable vanes.

aviationnews.eu

Investigation Finds Engine Thrust Loss Caused Thunderbirds F-16 Crash Near Trona, California

Also: Military Times

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2026-09-25T08:50:12.228561-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

Canada, Saab to enter full negotiations for six GlobalEye AEW&C aircraft

By FlightGlobal: Development follows May announcement of Saab as preferred supplier for new surveillance capability. Canada intends to acquire six Saab GlobalEye airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft, with Ottawa set to advance into full negotiations to purchase the type.

Air Data News

Canada moves closer to buying six Saab GlobalEye surveillance aircraft

Wings

Ottawa takes next step in negotiations on possible GlobalEye purchase from Saab

6 Sources

2026-09-25T07:50:05.011719-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact

AeroTime • Clement Charpentreau

Ukraine’s troops order 590,000 drones; interceptors overtake FPVs

By AeroTime: Ukraine’s troops have ordered more than 590,000 drones through Brave1 Market during 2026, with interceptors becoming the most frequently ordered category.

The War Zone

Marines Rushing To Equip Amphibious Combat Vehicles With New Anti-Drone Jammers

Also: Aviation Week

3 Sources

2026-09-25T08:06:22.235755-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Anjana Pasricha

US F-35 fighters to debut in Indian multinational air exercise

By DefenseNews.com: The participation of F-35 stealth fighters in the Indian drills signals that New Delhi’s and Washington’s defense ties remain steady.

defensemirror.com

First Collaborative Combat Aircraft Arrive at Creech, Advancing U.S. Air Force Integration

Key.Aero

Exercise Red Flag-Alaska 26-2

Also: AirForceTimes and 4 more

8 Sources

2026-09-25T03:36:10.724491-07:00

Satellite Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors Space Defense & Militarization

Bloomberg • Sana Pashankar

SpaceX-Focused Pentagon Contracts Leave Rivals Feeling Squeezed

By Bloomberg: Satellite company York Space Systems Inc. told investors in its initial public offering this year that getting a piece of the $185 billion Golden Dome missile defense project would fuel growth.

Also: SpaceNews.com

2 Sources

2026-09-25T05:06:07.807970-07:00

Europe Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Defense Policy