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Via Satellite • Tereza Pultarova

Russia’s RASSVET LEO deployment sharpens calls for Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. space security

As Russia begins deploying its RASSVET low Earth orbit constellation, defense experts warn that Europe remains too dependent on the United States for space security. The deployment highlights a strategic gap as Europe confronts growing pressure to strengthen its own space capabilities.

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2026-10-07T09:08:44.640834-07:00

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Axios • Colin Demarest

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

By Axios: "Now they've got to be able to execute," said Jerry McGinn at CSIS. "That's always the trick.".

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2026-10-07T07:28:52.580854-07:00

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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.

Breaking Defense

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

AeroTime

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225Ms to start replacing its Pumas

Also: defence-blog.com, Air Data News, Janes, defensetalks.com, FlightGlobal and 5 more

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

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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.

AeroTime

First Brazilian-built Gripen E takes flight as local production ramps up

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

FlightGlobal • Greg Waldron

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

By FlightGlobal: Drone concept reflects cooperation between France, Germany, and Spain. MBDA has completed the preliminary design review for its Remote Carrier Compact (RC) demonstrator, a developmental drone designed to support other aircraft in a range of missions.

Also: AeroTime

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2026-10-07T02:05:56.541019-07:00

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Via Satellite • Mark Holmes

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

By Via Satellite: Key stakeholders in Germany's space industry weigh in on Germany’s work to increase space capabilities to protect its Eastern flank.

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2026-10-07T09:08:41.268339-07:00

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DefenseNews.com • Anjana Pasricha

Embraer, Lockheed Martin vie for India’s $10.5B military transport aircraft deal

By DefenseNews.com: The Indian government wants one of its biggest military aviation contracts to deepen the country’s local aerospace industrial base.

Also: news.ssbcrack.com and iadb.in

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2026-10-07T06:04:56.884552-07:00

Military Aircraft Procurement Defense Industry & Major Contractors Boeing

Bloomberg • Thomas Black

Boeing’s Stealth-Fighter Coup Is a Turning Point

By Bloomberg: Boeing Co.’s Chief Executive Officer Kelly Ortberg must be pinching himself.

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2026-10-07T06:06:04.392426-07:00

Russia’s RASSVET LEO deployment sharpens calls for Europe to reduce reliance on U.S. space security

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

Romania confirms SAFE-backed order for 12 H225M helicopters

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225M multirole helicopters

Romania orders 12 Airbus H225Ms to start replacing its Pumas

First Gripen built outside Sweden makes maiden flight in Brazil

First Brazilian-built Gripen E takes flight as local production ramps up

MBDA presses ahead with Remote Carrier Compact drone

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

Embraer, Lockheed Martin vie for India’s $10.5B military transport aircraft deal

Boeing’s Stealth-Fighter Coup Is a Turning Point

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

Germany’s Push to Boost its Space Defense Capabilities

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

First Gripen built outside Sweden makes maiden flight in Brazil

Boeing’s Stealth-Fighter Coup Is a Turning Point

UAE’s EDGE unveils sovereign MK 82 Penetrator munition

UAE’s EDGE unveils sovereign MK 82 Penetrator munition

Swedish Air Force retires sole G550

Swedish Gripen jets back Poland during Russian attack on Ukraine

Dawn Aerospace Expands into Germany Amid Growing Space Defense Investment

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

U.S. rapidly withdraws all 12 B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after security warnings

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

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