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FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

NHIndustries markets 14 low-hour Norwegian NH90 naval helicopters to prospective buyers

NHIndustries says it is seeing strong interest from multiple nations in 14 “almost brand-new” NH90 maritime helicopters previously operated by Norway’s Royal Norwegian Air Force. The consortium is marketing the low-hour aircraft as it seeks new customers for the batch.

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2026-10-09T04:05:52.008263-07:00

Event UAV Development & Drone Programs Europe

DefenseNews.com • Jaroslaw Adamowski

Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

By DefenseNews.com: The Estonian company, which has announced a Shahed-like target drone, will show its products at this year's AUSA conference in Washington.

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2026-10-09T03:45:38.453094-07:00

Europe ESA Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

By SpaceWatch Global: IAC 2026 Day Four: Turkish Space Command, NASA’s SR-1 Freedom and lunar radioisotope power, Artemis II avatar organ chips, and protecting lunar science sites.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.130852-07:00

Event Satellite Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

By SpaceWatch Global: ND-Konferenz day two: dual use, launch, IRIS² and a frank industry panel show Germany's space bottleneck is clearances, not satellites.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.378479-07:00

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Breaking Defense • Michael Marrow, Valerie Insinna

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

By Breaking Defense: One source familiar with the negotiations expressed doubt that Lockheed "can successfully propose something that demonstrates long term cost savings.".

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2026-10-09T03:45:37.654218-07:00

Europe Military Aircraft Procurement Boeing

FlightGlobal • Craig Hoyle

RAF Lossiemouth gets second Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft as evaluation work continues

By FlightGlobal: Surveillance aircraft touches down at its new home in Scotland. The UK Royal Air Force’s (RAF’s) delayed new airborne early warning and control capability (AEW&C) has made its latest advance towards service entry, with a second Boeing E-7 Wedgetail AEW1 having arrived at its future operating base.

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2026-10-09T04:05:52.882646-07:00

Europe Launch Vehicles & Space Transportation Space Policy & International Cooperation Space Defense & Militarization

SpaceWatch Global • Torsten Kriening

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

By SpaceWatch Global: UK and Germany agree deeper space cooperation at the Berlin summit, naming SaxaVord Spaceport and targeting a Memorandum of Understanding in early 2027 on launch, assured access and defence.

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2026-10-09T03:35:32.167235-07:00

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ch-aviation • Luciano Braganca

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

By ch-aviation: Discover more news on Government of France at ch-aviation, the leading aviation news and data provider.

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2026-10-09T02:35:29.220010-07:00

NHIndustries markets 14 low-hour Norwegian NH90 naval helicopters to prospective buyers

Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

RAF Lossiemouth gets second Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft as evaluation work continues

UK and Germany Commit to Deeper Space Cooperation, with SaxaVord at the Centre

France leases Falcon 8X to cover gov't fleet maintenance

RAF Lossiemouth gets second Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft as evaluation work continues

NH Industries chief reports strong customer interest in buying ex-Norwegian NH90s

Estonia’s KrattWorks crafting Shahed-like dummy drone for target practice

Pentagon, Lockheed weigh multi-year F-35 production, sustainment deal

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: IAC 2026 Day Four: Space Commands, Nuclear Power and the Rules of the Moon

#SpaceWatchGL Recap: Intelligence for space, not just space for intelligence

Airbus exploring drone teaming/connectivity to build on success of H225M Super Puma

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

Romania signs €757 million deal for 12 Airbus H225M helicopters

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