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Military Aircraft Procurement

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Air Force Test Center plans blended live and digital testing for F-47

The Air Force Test Center is preparing to combine real-world flight tests with digital testing as the F-47 program moves toward first flight. The evolving approach is intended to shape how the next-generation fighter’s development and test campaign is conducted.

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2026-10-07T13:28:54.832896-07:00

Geopolitical Developments & Conflict Impact Export Controls & Trade Compliance

Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

UPS Worker Missed Security Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

By Bloomberg: China managed to get a hold of parts from an F-35 stealth fighter jet after a United Parcel Service Inc. employee missed an email warning not to route the shipment through Hong Kong, according to a person briefed on the incident.

Also: Bloomberg and Seeking Alpha

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2026-10-07T13:05:19.414943-07:00

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Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Paraguay displays seven new aircraft in rare Air Force renewal cycle

By Air Data News: Six A-29 Super Tucanos and the first Cessna SkyCourier were presented together after decades of limited purchases of Paraguayan Air Force (FAP) brought together its six Embraer A-29 Super Tucanos and newly arrived Cessna 408 SkyCourier at a ceremony that highlighted an unusual period of fleet renewal for the service.

3 Sources

2026-10-07T13:35:11.243530-07:00

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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Romania confirms SAFE-backed order for 12 H225M helicopters

By FlightGlobal: Bucharest had in June signaled intention to order new Caracal fleet alongside technology transfer agreement. Romania has confirmed an order for 12 Airbus Helicopters H225M heavy-twins, with the government-to-government deal with France to be funded through the European Commission’s SAFE financing programme.

aviationnews.eu

Canada and European Union Prepare Joint Purchase of 50 De Havilland Water Bombers

Breaking Defense

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

Also: AeroTime, defence-blog.com, Aviation24, FlightGlobal, Air Data News, Janes, defensetalks.com, Aviation Week and 10 more

38 Sources

2026-10-07T05:06:02.550274-07:00

UAV Development & Drone Programs Defense Policy

The War Zone • Joseph Trevithick

Glaring Lack Of Investment In Aircraft Shelters Highlighted By B-1B's Sudden Retreat From U.K. Airbase

By The War Zone: At this point, it could take a disaster for the USAF to invest in giving its prized assets sitting in the open on flightline physical cover from drone attacks.

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2026-10-07T11:28:56.532507-07:00

NASA

The War Zone • Howard Altman, Thomas Newdick, Tyler Rogoway

Could NASA's SR-71 Blackbird Be Modified To Reach Mach 4?

By The War Zone: The SR-71's airframe is capable of going beyond its known top speed and NASA may have good reason to push its limits via new engines.

1 Source

2026-10-07T11:06:05.753736-07:00

SAAB Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Embraer

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

First Gripen built outside Sweden makes maiden flight in Brazil

By Air Data News: Saab fighter assembled by Embraer begins acceptance campaign ahead of delivery to the Brazilian first Gripen E produced in Brazil made its maiden flight on Tuesday, Saab announced.

aviationnews.eu

First Brazilian-Built Gripen Fighter Jet Completes Historic Maiden Flight in São Paulo

FlightGlobal

First Brazilian-made Gripen E takes flight

Also: AeroTime, aviation-defence-universe.com, warsight.com and aeromorning.com

19 Sources

2026-10-07T07:05:02.213927-07:00

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Bloomberg • Alex Wickham, Ellen Milligan, Gerry Doyle

UK Sees Trump’s Bomber Jets Move Boosting Iran and Russia

By Bloomberg: President Donald Trump’s decision to move US B-1B bombers from a UK airbase citing terror threats may embolden Iran and Russia’s use of proxies to carry out sabotage attacks, according to current and former British officials.

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2026-10-07T11:06:12.445359-07:00

Air Force Test Center plans blended live and digital testing for F-47

UPS Worker Missed Security Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

Paraguay displays seven new aircraft in rare Air Force renewal cycle

Romania confirms SAFE-backed order for 12 H225M helicopters

Canada and European Union Prepare Joint Purchase of 50 De Havilland Water Bombers

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

Glaring Lack Of Investment In Aircraft Shelters Highlighted By B-1B's Sudden Retreat From U.K. Airbase

Could NASA's SR-71 Blackbird Be Modified To Reach Mach 4?

First Gripen built outside Sweden makes maiden flight in Brazil

First Brazilian-Built Gripen Fighter Jet Completes Historic Maiden Flight in São Paulo

First Brazilian-made Gripen E takes flight

UK Sees Trump’s Bomber Jets Move Boosting Iran and Russia

How The Groundwork For F-47 Flight Testing Is Being Laid

Paraguay displays seven new aircraft in rare Air Force renewal cycle

UPS Worker Missed Security Email, Letting China Get F-35 Parts

Glaring Lack Of Investment In Aircraft Shelters Highlighted By B-1B's Sudden Retreat From U.K. Airbase

Could NASA's SR-71 Blackbird Be Modified To Reach Mach 4?

UK Sees Trump’s Bomber Jets Move Boosting Iran and Russia

Russia’s LEO Advances Put New Pressure on Europe to Bolster its Space Security

U.S. military GPS upgrades stretching into 2040s

A "clean sweep" for Boeing in next-gen Navy and Air Force fighters

From directed energy to AI and hardening, JIATF-401 is widening counter-UAS options

British Airways to remove 52 seats in major A380 cabin overhaul, expanding premium economy and business class

Boeing wins $14.7 billion, seven-year Lockheed Martin contract to triple PAC-3 MSE seeker output

At IAC 2026, Türkiye pitches space partnerships, independent access and homegrown satellite capability

U.S. awards Boeing $14.7B Patriot seeker contract as DoD funds Kymeta terminal upgrades and Rheinmetall-Iceye starts German SAR

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