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Bloomberg • Anthony Capaccio

Pentagon may deploy a third aircraft carrier near Iran as Trump weighs escalation

The Pentagon may soon send an additional aircraft carrier to the Persian Gulf, a U.S. official said, potentially placing three American carriers near Iran. The move would expand military commanders’ options in the Middle East if President Donald Trump directs an escalation of attacks on Iran.

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2026-10-01T11:51:26.602887-07:00

M&A Defense Industry & Major Contractors BAE Systems

Reuters • Amy-Jo Crowley

EXCLUSIVE: BAE weighs bid for Robin Radar in possible $2.3 billion deal, sources say

By Reuters: BAE Systems is among the potential bidders that are in the early stages of exploring an offer for Robin Radar Systems, three people familiar with the matter told Reuters.

1 Source

2026-10-01T10:50:06.431139-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Boeing

The Aviationist • Stefano D'Urso

RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet Spotted with AIM-260 During Gray Flag Test Event

By The Aviationist: A RAAF Super Hornet was spotted with an inert AIM-260 missile during the Gray Flag 2026 test event, few weeks after Australia announced the procurement of the new weapon.

Also: The War Zone

2 Sources

2026-10-01T03:51:07.786430-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals Embraer

Economic Times

Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India

By Economic Times: Embraer and Mahindra are considering establishing a final assembly line for the C-390 Millennium in Nagpur, India. This project is dependent on the selection of the aircraft for the Indian Air Force's Medium Transport Aircraft programme.

Air Data News

Embraer picks Indian aerospace hub for potential C-390 assembly line

Economic Times

Embraer C-390 Millennium explained: Key specifications and capabilities of the Brazilian military transport aircraft

6 Sources

2026-10-01T09:49:55.445141-07:00

MRO Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Orders Aircraft Manufacturing (OEMs) Airbus

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

Kazakhstan poised to receive second Airbus A400M airlifter

By FlightGlobal: Kazakhstan's second Airbus A400M Atlas is undergoing final technical acceptance at the Airbus Defence and Space facility in Seville, Spain.

Aviation Week

UK Contract With Airbus Aims To Grow A400M Fleet Availability

Janes

UK contracts Airbus to increase A400M availability

Also: UK Defence Journal

5 Sources

2026-10-01T09:20:46.005215-07:00

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Bloomberg • Amy Thomson, Paula Doenecke

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

By Bloomberg: Nokia Oyj and satellite startup Iceye are planning to build secure European communication systems in orbit for defense and security matters, taking advantage of the growing urgency on the continent for sovereign services.

DefenseNews.com

Space Force picks two companies to build new ‘space-to-space’ satellites by 2028

defence-blog.com

ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

Also: SpaceNews.com, Reuters, Aviation Week, ANI News Agency and 11 more

19 Sources

2026-09-30T23:49:59.002959-07:00

Defense Industry & Major Contractors Defense Policy

Washington Post • Faiz Siddiqui

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

By Washington Post: Musk will join Anduril founder Palmer Luckey and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich on a panel for what the Defense Department is calling Project Meridian.

1 Source

2026-10-01T06:19:54.984100-07:00

eVTOL Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors

eVTOL Insights • Thomas Sleightholm

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

By eVTOL Insights: REGENT Craft has extended its collaboration with the U.S. Marine Corps Warfighting Lab adding $5 million in mission funding and bringing the total value of the agreement to $19.25 million.

1 Source

2026-10-01T05:06:42.583520-07:00

Pentagon may deploy a third aircraft carrier near Iran as Trump weighs escalation

EXCLUSIVE: BAE weighs bid for Robin Radar in possible $2.3 billion deal, sources say

RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet Spotted with AIM-260 During Gray Flag Test Event

Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India

Embraer picks Indian aerospace hub for potential C-390 assembly line

Embraer C-390 Millennium explained: Key specifications and capabilities of the Brazilian military transport aircraft

Kazakhstan poised to receive second Airbus A400M airlifter

UK Contract With Airbus Aims To Grow A400M Fleet Availability

UK contracts Airbus to increase A400M availability

Nokia, Iceye to Launch Sovereign Satellite Service for Defense

Space Force picks two companies to build new ‘space-to-space’ satellites by 2028

ICEYE and Nokia team up on sovereign satellite internet

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

REGENT Expands U.S. Marine Corps Seaglider Contract to $19.25 Million

US May Soon Base Three Carriers Near Iran, Official Says

EXCLUSIVE: BAE weighs bid for Robin Radar in possible $2.3 billion deal, sources say

RAAF F/A-18F Super Hornet Spotted with AIM-260 During Gray Flag Test Event

Embraer, Mahindra choose Nagpur for potential C-390 assembly line in India

Kazakhstan poised to receive second Airbus A400M airlifter

Elon Musk to return his attention to government, advise Pentagon on future of war

US to provide three King Air surveillance aircraft to the Philippine Coast Guard

What Europe's military air fleets will look like in 30 years

Elon Musk, Palmer Luckey and Newt Gingrich to help Pentagon with warfare initiative, Hegseth says

What will Golden Dome actually defend? Senators press for answers

Two aviators eject after EA-18G Growler landing mishap aboard USS Dwight D. Eisenhower

Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

Boeing expands St. Louis facilities as F-47 production ramps up

Raytheon wins up to $20.7 billion contract to produce AMRAAM missiles at record rates

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