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Military Aircraft Procurement Asia-Pacific (APAC) Defense Deals

Air Data News • Ricardo Meier

Singapore linked to U.S. contract for customer-specific F-35 configuration

U.S. Department of Defense procurement records point to Singapore as the unidentified foreign customer behind a contract to develop a tailored F-35 configuration. The link emerges as Singapore approaches delivery of its first fighter, though the available information does not detail what the configuration changes or when they will be delivered.

1 Source

2026-10-19T09:35:21.213849-07:00

aviation Honeywell AI

DefenseNews.com • Daniel Terrill

Shield AI software cuts autonomous flight development to six weeks

By DefenseNews.com: Shield AI said this week that its Hivemind software helped Honeywell Aerospace achieve autonomous flight after six weeks, down from 54 weeks.

2 Sources

2026-10-19T08:05:41.804253-07:00

Helicopter Sikorsky Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Deals

FlightGlobal • Lizzie Rix

New Zealand signs for five MH-60R Seahawks

By FlightGlobal: The deal advances Seahawk capability across Australasia, as Sikorsky Australia celebrates a decade of its purpose-built facility.

Also: militaryleak.com

2 Sources

2026-10-19T07:05:29.280874-07:00

Space Force AI

Payload • Douglas Gorman

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

By Payload: EraDrive won a $13M DoD award, under which the Space Force will buy an undisclosed number of the company’s Era-Node autonomy modules.

Also: SpaceNews.com

2 Sources

2026-10-19T06:05:27.893855-07:00

Space Force Space Defense & Militarization Defense Policy

SpaceNews.com • Charles Galbreath

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

By SpaceNews.com: mage by Michala Garrison The past three decades have seen a marked increase in the capability, capacity and integration of American space capabilities to enhance and conduct combat operations.

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2026-10-19T06:19:30.669663-07:00

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

By FlightGlobal: Work will inform company’s efforts to develop larger, more advanced collaborative combat aircraft. Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) has flown its uncrewed Adaptable Aerial Platform (AAP) in formation with an FA-50 light combat jet.

Also: FlightGlobal

2 Sources

2026-10-19T01:04:56.224352-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

DefenseNews.com • Hope Hodge Seck

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

By DefenseNews.com: Northrop Grumman’s new multi-mission radar system has earned high marks from Marine Corps leadership. The U.S. Army has taken notice.

news.ssbcrack.com

Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Also: Army Times, marinecorpstimes.com and Military Times

5 Sources

2026-10-19T04:05:39.220654-07:00

Missile Systems & Strategic Weapons Defense Industry & Major Contractors

CNBC • Hugh Son

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

By CNBC: With $5 billion already deployed off its balance sheet, JPMorgan Chase is racing ahead on direct investments in defense tech, hardware and supply chains.

1 Source

2026-10-19T03:04:38.456150-07:00

Singapore linked to U.S. contract for customer-specific F-35 configuration

Shield AI software cuts autonomous flight development to six weeks

New Zealand signs for five MH-60R Seahawks

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

KAI uncrewed aircraft in milestone formation flight FA-50

US Army showing interest in G/ATOR missile-killing radar, Northrop says

Northrop Grumman's G/ATOR Radar System Gains Interest from U.S. Army Following Marine Corps Success

Robot factories and hypersonic missiles: JPMorgan Chase's first $5 billion of defense investments

Singapore emerges as customer behind secret F-35 variant development program

Shield AI software cuts autonomous flight development to six weeks

New Zealand signs for five MH-60R Seahawks

Exclusive: EraDrive Lands $13M DoD Award For Autonomy Module

The space superiority imperative to increase ground and network resilience

How to stop Putin’s missiles before they even leave Russia

How to stop Putin’s missiles before they even leave Russia

HawkEye 360 Announces $36 Million in International Contracts Across Q3 2026

South Korea starts process to acquire P-3CK replacement

Spain to retire 2 VIP A310s for 2 mixed-configuration MRTT+

Starlink restrictions constrain Ukraine’s military communications and drone interception

Starlink access for Ukraine reportedly throttled as U.S. official warns Zelensky against claims; Lithuania gateway faces arson a

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